Speculation about the fate of Nikita Gusev and how the Vegas Golden Knights could sign him given their current salary cap issues ended abruptly on Monday.
The Devils acquired left-wing Nikita Gusev from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for New Jersey’s third-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft and the club’s second-round pick in the 2021 NHL Draft.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 29, 2019
The price tag is hefty for the New Jersey Devils. Nine million over two years for a 27-year-old winger without any professional experience on North American ice.