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Vegas Golden Knights: Five Trade Deadline Targets

By Richard 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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Mark Letestu

TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 10: Mark Letestu #55 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2017, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – DECEMBER 10: Mark Letestu #55 of the Edmonton Oilers skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Air Canada Centre on December 10, 2017, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Mark Letestu is a solid player for any contender that’s looking to bolster forward depth. He matches the Vegas Golden Knights every need, bottom six forward, right-handed,  penalty kill specialist. What more can you want from the 33-year-old veteran?

Letestu’s numbers are down this year just like everyone else on the Oilers roster. The Elk Point, Alberta native, has tallied eight goals, ten assists and 18 points in 57 games played. His offensive prowess won’t blow you away, but his hockey IQ is his strongest attribute.

Overall, it won’t take much to acquire Letestu. A low draft pick should get it done for McPhee and the Golden Knights. He would be a great addition to this Golden Knights team that’s ready for the run.

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All in all, these are the five players I see as the most likely to come to Sin City. Although, the Vegas Golden Knights are pretty stable and may not make any moves at the deadline. We can’t be mad if McPhee decides to stick with the current group and hold onto his picks and prospects. He has pushed all the right buttons, so why question the future general manager of the year now?

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