The Vegas Golden Knights are reportedly clearing some much needed cap space with a blockbuster deal late on free agency day one. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman was the first to report: <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/friedgehnic/status/1547336794827530240'> </a></blockquote></div> Minutes later, TSN's Darren Dreger confirmed Friedman's report: <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/darrendreger/status/1547337818334269442'> </a></blockquote></div> While Frank Seravalli broke the trade details: <q>‘'Pure salary dump for Vegas. Nothing going back in return, future consideration. Golden Knights cleared $7.7 million off their books.''</q>
