Misfit Reilly Smith who was with the Golden Knights since Day 1, was traded to the Pirrsburgh Penguins Wednesday in exchange for a 2024 3rd round draft pick. That move clear enough cap space for VGK to sign top line winger Ivan Barbeshev to a five-year $5-million AAV contract. Barbeshev scored 18 points including 7 goals in the playoffs for VGK and fit in with the top line, almost immediately. He was the missing piece on the line with Jack Eichel and Jonathan Marchessault. Smith scored 26 goals in the regular season. He was signed to an extension last year. GM Kelly McCrimmon said he is trying no to bring in any players from the outside. He said he wants to keep this roster together as much as possible. We also talked about why Adin Hill hasn't signed his reported contract extension. And, according to reports Tuesday night, teams hve been inquiring about Logan Thompson. Could there be a goalie contraversy brewing? Who's crease is it? And we tell you about the VGK lone draft pick on Wednesday, David Edstrum, a 6-3 Swedish center. He is who VGK wanted to draft, according to Kevin Weekes.
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