2. Nic Hague
This is a roster transaction that I can actually see happening.
After all, Nic Hague has a dollop of NHL experience already having recorded 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) in 38 games this year before being sent down to the AHL.
Despite a shaky start to his NHL career, Hague actually impressed in the big leagues and he played his best hockey alongside Shea Theodore.
It is expected of course that the Vegas Golden Knights will trade for a defenseman at the Trade Deadline, so that will be one roster spot taken up.
However, if the Knights were to trade Nick Holden in order to create cap space, then Hague should be the first defenseman called up from the Wolves in order to provide depth.
He’s tried and tested in the NHL, he has good chemistry with Theodore and he was getting better with each game.
Plus, boasting arguably the hardest release on the Knights and with huge reach and a hulking frame, Hague would be ideal for the kind of playoff hockey that transpires down the stretch.
Hague has five points (one goal, four assists) in nine games with a -2 rating for the Chicago Wolves, but his two-way play would be a valuable asset to the Golden Knights down the stretch and he wouldn’t cost much against the cap.