Vegas Golden Knights Acquire Cole Smith, Trade Sedoff

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NHL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The Vegas Golden Knights just picked up forward. Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators in a trade before the deadline. In return, Nashville gets a third-round draft pick in 2028 and defenseman Kristoffer set off. This marks Nashville's second deal in hours after sending Michael McCarran to the Minnesota Wild earlier. Smith, a 30-year-old Minnesota native, has six goals and four assists in 41 games this season, but he's known for his physical play with. 119 hits, second on the preads. Fans and analysts see Smith fitting right into Vegas' bottom-six forward group, bringing the grit they need for a deep playoff push. Contenders like the Knights often thrive with players who battle hard in the corners. Meanwhile, set off as a promising defenseman drafted in 2020, showing better skating and passing lately. That future pick gives Nashville more ammo as they stockpile assets.

1:02With the deadline still open until Friday, expect more moves from the selling predators, possibly even involving big names like Stephen Stamcoes, shaking up the market for tough forwards. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor, see the episode description, headphones in a pillow. Simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.