Vadim Shipachyov did not make the cut Tuesday. But look for him on the ice Friday when the Golden Knights make their NHL debut at the Dallas Stars.
The 30-year-old Russian free-agent center was one of three players left off the Knights’ 23-man roster, which was turned into the league office at the 2 p.m. Tuesday deadline.
Because Shipachyov didn’t have to clear waivers, he was technically able to be reassigned to the Chicago Wolves, the Knights’ American Hockey League affiliate. Same for defenseman Shea Theodore and right wing Alex Tuch.
By making the moves, Knights general manager George McPhee was roster compliant while buying time to make changes before Friday’s season opener.