The Vegas Golden Knights have traded forward Cody Eakin to the Winnipeg Jets for a conditional 4th round pick.
If the Jets make the playoffs or if they re-sign Eakin the pick becomes a 3rd.
The 28-year old Eakin was drafted 85th overall in the 3rd round of the 2009 draft by the Capitals.
Eakin carries a $3.85 million cap hit and will be a UFA after the season.
Thoughts from the media
Chris Johnston: “There was no salary retained in the Cody Eakin trade, so Vegas just freed up cap space that can be put to use in another deal.