3 potential trade targets for the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2024-25 season

Let's look into the crystal ball and see what the Vegas Golden Knights can do trade-wise. Who else would be viable targets for Kelly McCrimmon?

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Frank Vatrano

Similar to the Kirill Marchenko proposal, Frank Vatrano is a good top-line option for the Vegas Golden Knights should Victor Olofsson not work out. Last season, the Anaheim Duck winger scored 37 goals, with 13 coming on the power play. Fans can imagine the creative plays Jack Eichel and Vatrano will come up with, making the top unit much more destructive.

Like Marchenko, the Ducks star will constitute a sizable cap hit for the upcoming season ($3.65 million). However, he's in the last year of his current deal, which would be more plausible if they were serious about winning a Stanley Cup now. But if Vegas wanted to keep their contention window longer, the Columbus winger would be the better option compared to Vatrano.

There was plenty of speculation regarding Vatrano becoming a Golden Knight. He adds scoring on the man advantage and even strength and doesn't carry a no-move clause. If Anaheim isn't contending by March, expect them to move more pieces like the veteran winger. That's where Vegas will be waiting to scoop up a top line option.

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