The Montreal Canadiens have traded Shea Weber’s contract to the Vegas Golden Knights for forward Evgenii Dadonov. The trade was one-for-one.
The Canadiens have traded defenseman Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov.https://t.co/e54vQSalzC
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 16, 2022
Since the Montreal Canadiens’ miracle run to the Stanley Cup Final, it became clear that Weber’s playing future was in doubt. A culmination of serious injuries after a lengthy career made it impossible for Weber to suit up for the Habs this past season, and it kicked off a firestorm of rumours that Montreal would attempt to move his contract off their books.