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Last updated: July 1, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

NHL Transactions & Personnel Moves

The Vegas Golden Knights are making strategic roster adjustments, having acquired defenseman Parker Wotherspoon from the Pittsburgh Penguins. This move, which also involved sending Kaedan Korczak to Pittsburgh, is projected to free up over $3 million in salary cap space, offering significant flexibility for future acquisitions. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have secured a key piece for their future by signing restricted free agent Arseny Gritsyuk to a three-year contract, locking in one of their promising young forwards.

In personnel news, the Buffalo Sabres have brought in a familiar, albeit once adversarial, figure to their front office. Former NHL enforcer Milan Lucic, a player who had a history of antagonist roles against the Sabres, has been hired as a professional scout. This marks a significant career transition for Lucic, moving from on-ice competitor to a behind-the-scenes team contributor. Elsewhere, a potential blockbuster trade involving defenseman Zach Werenski appears to have hit a snag, as reports indicate the Blue Jackets star vetoed a deal with the Dallas Stars.