The Vegas Golden Knights managed to acquire Tomas Hertl, Noah Hanifin, and Anthony Mantha at the trade deadline while retaining their first-round pick. Despite being limited in draft assets, the team looks to add talent through the upcoming draft.

Players like Michael Hage, Ryder Ritchie, and EJ Emery are potential fits for the Golden Knights, addressing the need for talent in the pipeline and adding depth to their defensive prospects.