Interesting Depth Option Emerges for the Golden Knights in Potential Trade
Teams are always looking to add more depth for a deep playoff run, and the Golden Knights are in that group, having eyes for a Seattle Kraken player.
His signature wide-eyed stare has been a crowd favorite throughout the hockey universe, looking like someone who has just seen something completely amazing.
Brandon Tanev linked to Vegas
The Vegas Golden Knights, with GM Kelly McCrimmon, would be the perfect team for a player such as Brandon Tanev to join in their pursuit of a second Stanley Cup.
At $3.5 million on the cap, Tanev provides steady secondary scoring with eight goals and seven assists this year. But his worth goes beyond offense; he's a blue-collar winger who thrives in defensive systems, blocks shots, and plays tough.
McCrimmon has already shown he's not shy about making some noise at the trade deadline, particularly if there is salary retention involved.
He managed to get players like Anthony Mantha and Noah Hanifin last year, with the teams that traded them retaining 50% of their salaries.
Such a trade with the Kraken would see Tanev make his way to Vegas and his high-energy vibes with him to the roster.
Tanev, who is playing with a contract expiring at the end of this season, may not be as caught off guard by a trade as his infamous headshot reactions would indicate.
As much as he is a fan favorite in Seattle, the Kraken may seek to shop him around if an extension does not appear imminent.
The other teams said to have interest in Tanev are Toronto, Washington, the New York Rangers, and Columbus, according to David Pagnotta of 'The Fourth Period'.
