In a blockbuster move, the Golden Knights are working on a trade to acquire all-star center Tomáš Hertl from the Sharks, per TSN’s Bob McKenzie. Live on ESPN’s “The Point,” Kevin Weekes reports that the Sharks are retaining a significant portion of Hertl’s contract. TSN’s Darren Dreger reports the Sharks will receive the Golden Knights’ 2025 first-round pick and 2023 first-round choice David Edstrom. Dreger clarifies that a 2025 third-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick are heading to Vegas from San Jose with Hertl, not the other way around. The Sharks are retaining 17% of Hertl’s deal, bringing his cap hit down to $6.75MM for Vegas.
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