Boy, how much a year can change everything, eh? One year after signing a six-year deal worth $6.25 AAV in March 2025, the Vegas Golden Knights seem to be having buyer's remorse for a former Stanley Cup hero.
No, it's not Jonathan Marchessault since he's already moved on to Honky-Tonk Land (even though he's having some regrets). It's not Mark Stone or Jack Eichel, either. Instead, it's none other than Adin Hill. Yes, the Golden Knights have second thoughts about handing a six-year extension to the Game 1 hero who changed the momentum of the Stanley Cup Final in 2023.
"They're probably gonna trade Adin Hill in the summer."David Pagnotta on Hello Hockey
You know what that means, dear reader. And yes, I've been saving this up for this exact moment.
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There's a good reason for that, too. The former Stanley Cup hero had a GAA of 3.04 and a save percentage of .871 this past regular season. But the advanced statistics tell a far grimmer story: Hill had a Goals Saved Above Expected of -14.2, the worst on the Golden Knights in 2025-26.
Not only that, but a slew of lower-body injuries have kept the former hero out of commission throughout his Golden Knights' residency. This past regular season was no different, where he suffered a groin injury on October 14, followed by another injury on October 22.
The Golden Knights have a future that doesn't include Adin Hill in their plans
When Bruce Cassidy was around as the Vegas Golden Knights' head coach, his No. 1 goaltender was Adin Hill. He pulled Logan Thompson out of the 2024 first round series against the Dallas Stars for Hill, which was a successful move... to an extent.
Now that Cassidy has been relieved of his duties, there isn't much reason to keep the former Stanley Cup hero around. The Golden Knights have seen Carter Hart flourish during the Stanley Cup playoff run with a GAA of 2.30 and a save percentage of .923.
He's been part of the reason why the Golden Knights are one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. His butterfly style has stymied opposing offensive juggernauts, ranging from the Colorado Avalanche to the Anaheim Ducks. In turn, it's left the door open for Golden Knights' comebacks, leaving opposing fanbases in a heap of tears.
Plus, you have a slew of viable goaltending options waiting in the wings. You're looking at Carl Lindbom, Cameron Whitehead, and Pavel Moisevich, who can take the reins in net. Is there a need for an oft-injured netminder who had one good season with the Golden Knights? No, which is why it makes sense to dump the contract.
Of course, obstacles remain for moving said contract. First, a $6.25 million salary cap hit isn't the easiest to move. Even teams who need to avoid the salary floor would think twice about acquiring him, especially with his 10-team no-trade list.
But if there's one man that can get the job done, it's Kelly McCrimmon. The general manager is great at finding the right deal for a player, specifically if that player isn't performing. Don't be surprised if the former Stanley Cup hero is given a proper farewell this summer.
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