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Vegas Golden Knights: Five Trade Deadline Targets

ByRichard Cardinale|
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 18: Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers reacts after scoring a goal in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 18: Rick Nash #61 of the New York Rangers reacts after scoring a goal in the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Madison Square Garden on January 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jared Silber/NHLI via Getty Images)
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Michael Grabner

ST. PAUL, MN – FEBRUARY 13: New York Rangers Left Wing Michael Grabner (40) dumps the puck into the zone during an NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers on February 13, 2018, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Wild defeated the Rangers 3-2.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ST. PAUL, MN – FEBRUARY 13: New York Rangers Left Wing Michael Grabner (40) dumps the puck into the zone during an NHL game between the Minnesota Wild and New York Rangers on February 13, 2018, at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN. The Wild defeated the Rangers 3-2.(Photo by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Do you remember this player folks? This was one of the players many fans thought the Golden Knights would pick in the expansion draft. Instead, McPhee decided to roll with the potential of Oscar Lindberg, and it hasn’t panned out with him thus far.

Michael Grabner is one of the streakiest goal scorers in the entire NHL. When Grabner is crashing the net and making plays, he’s one of the most dangerous players on the ice. The Villach, Austria native has notched 25 goals, six assists and 31 points in 59 games played.

The 30-year-old would be a dependable addition to the third line of the Vegas Golden Knights. Not only could he be used at even strength but he’s also a fantastic penalty killer as well. Grabner is a cheaper rental piece than Nash, and he would be a great fit here for a low cost. If any New York Ranger is coming to Vegas, its Grabner.

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