“Don’t ever play yourself” - DJ Khaled
Now that the dust is starting to settle on yesterday’s wild three team trade that saw the Pittsburgh Penguins acquire Derick Brassard, one hanging question is just what in the world were the Vegas Golden Knights thinking?
Vegas took on Ryan Reaves and the prorated remainder of his $1.1 million salary for the rest of the season. They are also retaining 40% of Brassard’s contract. By doing this, they ensured the Pens could get Brassard, because you know the cheap err frugal Ottawa Senators weren’t going to keep money.