The Golden Knights traded forward Brendan Leipsic to the Vancouver Canucks In return, Vegas received minor league defenseman Philip Holm Leipsic had two goals and 11 assists in 44 games, but struggled to produce on a consistent basis on the Knights’ third line Leipsic was a healthy scratch in four of the past five games The trade likely opens a spot for forward Tomas Hyka
Bryan Salmond and Steve Carp discuss the Golden Knights 6-3 win over the Canucks, including Tomas Hyka’s first goal as well as a tricky trade that helped the Golden Knights improve.
Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant on recently called-up forward Tomas Hyka Tuesday. (David Schoen/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Tomas Hyka reflects on scoring the first goal for the Golden Knights franchise. (Steve Carp/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
