James O’Brien of NBC Sports: The Vegas Golden Knights have just under $9.5 million salary cap space, and have David Clarkson‘s $5.25 million for LTIR if need be.
The gave up assets for Max Pacioretty, but still have some they could offer for Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson.
Before they moved Nick Suzuki, the Golden Knights had the fourth best prospect pool according to Corey Pronman of The Athletic. Cody Glass could headline a Karlsson trade.
The Golden Knights have nine draft picks in each of the next two drafts and could include players and prospects without mortgaging their future.