The Vegas Golden Knights captured hockey’s ultimate prize a few short nights ago. I thought for the occasion this would be a great time to look at just how this team was built since it is undoubtedly unusual. This list won’t include every player but it will include the 19 in the lineup from the Stanley Cup final and a few other players that made good contributions throughout the season even if they didn’t crack the lineup at the end.
The Captain
Mark Stone:
Acquired from Ottawa in 2019. Vegas sent top prospect Erik Brannstrom, Oskar Lindberg and a 2020 2nd round pick for Mark Stone and Tobias Lindberg
The Original Six Misfits
Jonathan Marchessault and Reilly Smith:
The Panthers sent Jonathan Marchessault to Vegas in exchange for Vegas to take Reilly Smith in the expansion draft.
William Karlsson:
Columbus sent a 2019 1st and 2nd round picks and injured forward with a bad contract David Clarkson to Vegas so they would take William Karlsson over any other player they left unprotected in the expansion draft.
William Carrier:
Selected by Vegas in the expansion draft from the Sabres.
Shea Theodore:
The Anaheim Ducks sent him to Vegas in the expansion draft in exchange for Vegas taking Clayton Stoner instead of defenseman Josh Manson, who was left unprotected.
Brayden McNabb:
Selected by Vegas in the expansion draft from the Kings.
The Rest (Forwards)
Jack Eichel:
Acquired from the Sabres in 2021. Vegas sent Alex Tuch, top prospect Peyton Krebs along with 1st and 2nd round picks for Jack Eichel and a 3rd round pick.
Chandler Stephenson:
Acquired in 2019 from the Capitals. Vegas sent a 5th round pick in the 2021 draft for Chandler Stephenson.
Ivan Barbashev:
Acquired in 2023 from the Blues. Vegas sent top prospect Zach Dean for Ivan Barbashev.
Nicolas Roy:
Acquired in 2019 from the Hurricanes. Vegas sent Erik Haula to the Hurricanes for Nicolas Roy and a conditional 5th round pick in 2021.
Keegan Kolesar:
Acquired in 2017 from the Blue Jackets. Vegas sent a 2nd round pick in 2017 in exchange for Keegan Kolesar.
Brett Howden:
Acquired in 2021 from the New York Rangers. Vegas sent Nick DeSimone and a 4th round pick in 2022 in exchange for Brett Howden.
Michael Amadio:
Claimed off waivers in 2021 by Vegas after being placed on waivers by the Maple Leafs.
The Rest (Defensemen):
Alex Pietrangelo:
Signed as a free agent in 2020 after playing for the Blues.
Alec Martinez:
Acquired in 2020 from the Kings. Vegas sent 2nd round picks in 2020 and 2021 in exchange for Alec Martinez.
Zach Whitecloud:
Signed as a free agent in 2018 to an entry-level contract.
Nic Hague:
Drafted by Vegas in the 2nd round (34th overall) in 2017.
The Goaltender:
Adin Hill:
Acquired in 2022 from the Sharks. Vegas sent a 2024 4th round pick in exchange for Adin Hill.
Other contributors:
Phil Kessel:
Signed in 2022 after previously playing for the Coyotes.
Laurent Brossoit:
Signed in 2021 after previously playing for the Jets.
Logan Thompson:
Signed in 2020 to an entry-level contract.
Teddy Blueger:
Acquired in 2023 from the Penguins. Vegas sent Peter DiLiberatore and a 2024 3rd round pick in exchange for Teddy Blueger.
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