The Vegas Golden Knights are set to acquire defenseman Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames, as confirmed by multiple sources. Reports from Darren Dreger, Elliotte Friedman, and ESPN indicate that the Golden Knights have been pursuing top players, including Hanifin, and are now finalizing the trade. Discussions about a contract extension for the 27-year-old defenseman are also underway. The move was highlighted during a live broadcast on TNT, where Friedman confirmed the trade, marking a significant addition to the Golden Knights' roster. A contract extension is being discussed.
The Vegas Golden Knights are acquiring Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin, a source told ESPN on Wednesday, confirming a Sportsnet report. https://t.co/uxAhKO26Fe
The @NHL_On_TNT had quite the start to their @FriedgeHNIC interview. "For more on all things trade-deadline related, let's go to the insider himself, Elliotte Friedman joins us now." "Hold on, I just need to check, I think it's Hanifin to Vegas." "Wow, live on-air?" "Yes." https://t.co/qhsWOdq4ds
Per @DarrenDreger the Golden Knights are also working on an extension with the 27-year-old defenseman Hanafin.
Can confirm that the Golden Knights are closing in on a deal to acquire Noah Hanifin from Calgary, and that a contract extension is being discussed.
Noah Hanifin ➡️ Vegas ‼️🎰 https://t.co/PkBMgUXTci https://t.co/nPpKx6ik2f
Can confirm that Noah Hanifin is heading to #VGK.
**Breaking News ** 🚨 📰 Credit @DarrenDreger who was on the case, I’m told the @GoldenKnights are trading for @NHLFlames D Hanifin. #HockeyX @INEOSGrenadier https://t.co/YD5uJ4ZFxM
ELLIOTTE FRIEDMAN JUST BROKE HANIFIN TO VEGAS LIVE ON AIR 😱 https://t.co/05Ig1U8K2l
I believe Noah Hanifin is headed to Vegas.
As we’ve reported over the course of the last several days the Vegas Golden Knights are in on all top players, Hanifin included. Thats already been established.
Not sure where all of this is going to go, but hearing Vegas has entered the Noah Hanifin conversation.