First reported by Darren Dreger of TSN, the Vegas Golden Knights are dealing Eakin to the Jets for a conditional fourth-round pick in 2021, that could morph into a third-round selection if Winnipeg either make the playoffs or re-sign the forward.
Given that the Jets currently occupy a Wild Card and are making moves, it is very possible that the Golden Knights will be getting a third-round pick for an expiring contract, which is a stunning return.
That is an absolute steal by the Knights, and you have to give a lot of credit to General Manager Kelly McCrimmon for getting that kind of return for a pending UFA.