Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) skates against the Calgary Flames. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
The Vegas Golden Knights have traded Nate Schmidt to the Vancouver Canucks.
Today was the day the long wait finally came to an end as the Vegas Golden Knights finally announced the blockbuster arrival of elite defenseman Alex Pietrangelo.
The former St. Louis Blues Captain signed a seven-year $61.6 million contract with the Golden Knights, taking him through the 2026-27 season.
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However, there was one negative consequence with popular defenseman Nate Schmidt being dealt immediately after.