The Vegas Golden Knights have traded center Marcus Kruger to the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2018 5th round pick.
Kruger was drafted 149th overall in the 5th round of the 2009 draft by the Blackhawks.
Kruger carries a $3,083,333 salary cap hit that runs through 2018-19.
The Golden Knights had just acquired Kruger on July 2nd from the Blackhawks for future considerations.
Vegas Golden Knights: Draft picks the Golden Knights have acquired through 2020.
2018 (6 total):
Vegas’ picks in rounds 1, 2, 5 and 6
Pittsburgh’s fourth-round pick, Carolina’s fifth-round pick
2019 (12):
Vegas’ picks in rounds 1-7
Columbus’ second-round pick, New York Islanders’ second-round pick, Winnipeg’s third-round pick, Nashville’s third-round pick, Montreal’s fifth-round pick
2020 (9):
Vegas’ picks in rounds 1-7
Pittsburgh’s second-round pick, Dallas’ second-round pick
John Matisz: “Really like what Hurricanes have done lately.