NHL Trade: Vegas Golden Knights Trade Alex Emelin To the Nashville Predators

Alexei Emelin traded to the Nashville Predators

The Vegas Golden Knights have traded defenseman Alexei Emelin to the Nashville Predators for a 2019 3rd round pick.

The 31-year old Emelin was drafted 84th overall in the 3rd round of the 2004 draft by the Canadiens.

Pierre LeBrun: Vegas retained $1.2 million in salary.

Thoughts from the media …

Bob McKenzie: “At this point, I’d say NSH’s intention is to keep Emelin in lineup, not necessarily to set up another trade:”

AJ Haefele: “Adding Emelin gives Nashville 8 NHL D, assuming Bitetto sticks. It is Nashville so they could simply keep him.”

AJ Haefele: “Does strike me as odd that a team like NSH who spends money very carefully is adding $4M in salary to potentially be a third pairing D.”

L.A. Lariviere: “When your 5th D is Emelin, you’ve got a helluva blueline. Poile all in.

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