The San Jose Sharks have traded two-time NHL All-Star Tomas Hertl to the rival Vegas Golden Knights. Vegas acquired Hertl with 17% retained salary and two third-round picks in exchange for a first-round pick and David Edstrom. The trade was completed just before the trade deadline, with expectations that Hertl will play in the regular season despite being sidelined with a knee injury. The deal had been in the works for a while, with Golden Knights' GM McCrimmon reaching out to San Jose before Hertl's injury.
"It, for sure, was tough to leave San Jose, but I couldn't say no." Tomas Hertl explains why he chose to leave #SJSharks for #VegasBorn: https://t.co/JIpkwX229M
Tomas Hertl met with #VegasBorn media for the first time today to discuss everything around his trade. From off-ice details to on-ice play, Hertl covered it all. Thank you to @PaulDelos_ and VGK PR for sharing the audio. Read on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️#SJSharks https://t.co/aOtZYjClRo
Tomas Hertl is excited to be in Las Vegas https://t.co/19jBzV6via
"When I look at this team, they are just built for playoff runs." Former #SJSharks center Tomas Hertl discusses his decision to join #VegasBorn. Read on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/vQ3CFZD9sy
We already love this guy! 😊 Before he made the drive from San Jose to Las Vegas, Tomas Hertl talked with @ashalivise via Zoom to discuss his new journey! 😁 https://t.co/RbQ71ZHTqm
Looking at past trades with some similarities, here's why #SJSharks couldn't refuse #VegasBorn offer for Tomas Hertl. Also, where does David Edstrom get picked in a 2023 re-Draft? https://t.co/9AfocJBEQw
The Vegas Golden Knights have added center Tomás Hertl from the San Jose Sharks, a blockbuster move completed just before Friday's trade deadline. https://t.co/S01zbWHhF1
According to The Athletic, #VegasBorn approached the #SJSharks before the All-Star break about trading for Tomas Hertl. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/C8VYYmF0yd
Here are the full details of the Tomas Hertl trade. @VegasSportsTD https://t.co/h3C01Iuwhk
The @GoldenKnights have added center Tomás Hertl from the San Jose Sharks, a blockbuster move completed just before Friday's trade deadline. #VegasBorn https://t.co/S01zbWHhF1
End of the 'fun must be always' era: #SJSharks trade Hertl to Golden Knights in stunning trade deadline move. https://t.co/P8ZFLPH3mw
"It hurt. There's no other way around it. It's emotional." #SJSharks captain Logan Couture was teary-eyed speaking about Tomas Hertl. Read more on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/DIs3PXC1E6
Tomas Hertl of the San Jose Sharks joins the Golden Knights as the team makes another big move at the NHL trade deadline https://t.co/I34o2Achzi #8NN
NHL trade grades: Golden Knights pull off stunner by getting Tomas Hertl from Sharks ⤵️ https://t.co/67x9jibv6Q
McCrimmon said that he approached San Jose about Tomas Hertl before Hertl got hurt. Hertl had a full NMC. Tomas obviously waived. McCrimmon on his message to Hertl. "If you play as good with us as you did against us, we will all be happy."
McCrimmon said he reached out to San Jose inquiring about Hertl’s availability back before he was injured. He hasn’t played since Jan. 27, so this potential deal has been in the works for quite awhile.
Kelly McCrimmon confirms the plan is for Tomas Hertl to play at some point in the regular season.
Kelly McCrimmon said that he expects Tomas Hertl to play in the regular season.
Kelly McCrimmon said that he expects Tomas Hertl to play for Vegas in the regular season.
Grier says he’s had conversations with Hertl throughout the season about this. “They've been great soldiers for the organization, great players. I think we want to try and do right by them as well. Give him the opportunity to try and win a Stanley Cup.” #SJSharks
"Tomas Hertl is currently sidelined with a knee injury, we do anticipate he'll be ready in the regular season. He had a minor procedure on his knee on February 12th." -McCrimmon
Golden Knights believe Hertl will be available to play before the end of the regular season
Kelly McCrimmon says his expectation is that Tomas Hertl will play in the regular season. Said they’ll have a more specific timeline after their doctors see Hertl.
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Breaking: The Golden Knights have acquired Tomas Hertl, a 2025 3rd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick from the Sharks in exchange for David Edstrom and a 2025 1st round pick, the team announced. https://t.co/qYrbrP8Ht2
The Vegas Golden Knights have added center Tomás Hertl from the San Jose Sharks, a blockbuster move completed just before today's trade deadline. https://t.co/S01zbWHhF1
TOMAS HERTL IS A VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHT!!!!!! #VegasBorn https://t.co/GM0QTbzl4J
Breaking: The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Tomas Hertl, a 2025 3rd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for David Edstrom and a 2025 1st round pick, the team announced. https://t.co/FZf3TOCX4N
It is official. Tomas Hertl has been traded from the #SJSharks to #VegasBorn. Here is the instant reaction and details about what SJ got in return. Read on @TheHockeyNews.⤵️ https://t.co/lhRD0gAWt5
Tomas Hertl to the Golden Knights is official too.
Grier’s message about Hertl in a release sent out by the #SJSharks. @TheHockeyNews https://t.co/ITfI16wzxh
Hertl traded to Golden Knights by Sharks for Edstrom, 1st-round pick ⤵️https://t.co/cEW5BY3rZT
MAJOR TRADE 🫡 Tomas Hertl is heading to Vegas! ⚔️ #NHLTradeDeadline https://t.co/OLfy6dJwnd
⚔️ TOMAS HERTL HAS BEEN KNIGHTED ⚔️ #VegasBorn https://t.co/A5T7K9mEDM
It's official, the Golden Knights have traded David Edstrom and a 2025 1st round pick to San Jose in exchange for Tomas Hertz, a 2025 3rd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick. Analysis: https://t.co/TOQRbTMCyE
Official: Tomas Hertl, a 2025 third and 2027 third to the Golden Knights for David Edstrom and the 2025 first-round pick.
🚨 BLOCKBUSTER 🚨 The Golden Knights have acquired Tomas Hertl, a 2025 3rd round pick and a 2027 3rd round pick from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for David Edstrom and a 2025 1st round pick. #VegasBorn
Tomas Hertl trade grades: Who won the Golden Knights and Sharks deal? https://t.co/ArWCjKuV3o https://t.co/m8PaYor9Af
Instant analysis of the Golden Knights trade to acquire Tomas Hertl from San Jose On @TheAthleticNHL ⤵️ https://t.co/52hYqNsVdv
#BREAKING: The #SJSharks reportedly are trading two-time NHL All-Star Tomas Hertl to the rival Vegas Golden Knights. https://t.co/QcmAXkTvyV
BREAKING: Sharks Trade Hertl to Golden Knights https://t.co/PEl1wOklbC
I cant get over this. Vegas get Hertl with 17% retained and two third round picks for a 1st and Edstrom. Wow. https://t.co/nYtYTG7Hbd
Report: Golden Knights acquiring Hertl from Sharks https://t.co/ZtBnnIN9bH