VEGAS (July 1, 2026): Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, July 1, that the team has acquired a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft and a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Keegan Kolesar.
Kolesar, 29, played in each of Vegas' 82 contests during the 2025-26 campaign, the second consecutive season he appeared in every game. The forward has collected 120 points (44G, 76A) in 439 NHL games, all with Vegas. Kolesar earned career highs in goals (12), assists (18), and points (30) during the 2024-25 season. The native of Winnipeg, Manitoba, helped Vegas lift the Stanley Cup in 2023.
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