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Vegas Golden Knights Place Defenseman on Trade Block to Make Room for Big Move

Originally posted on Blade of Steel | By Tom Banks | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 9:12 AM ET

It's no secret that Vegas are after an upgrade on their blue line, and now, they're reportedly trying to move veteran Ben Hutton to allow for a blockbuster, with the rumoured Rasmus Andersson pursuit in mind.

The Vegas Golden Knights have been aggressive this off-season already, acquiring Mitch Marner in a blockbuster deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs, while also shipping Nic Hague to Nashville in a separate deal.

That hasn't stopped them looking for other deals however, as the team are reportedly pursuing Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames, leading many to believe that a deal could get done this summer.

Now, we've got yet another indication that they're on the verge of making a move, as Insider David Pagnotta has revealed that the team are looking to move 32-year old veteran Ben Hutton, likely to make way for someone like Andersson.

A former fifth-round pick, Hutton has played over 500 games in the NHL thus far, spending the last four seasons with the Golden Knights, despite playing in just 11 a season ago, tallying two assists in that time.

It's unclear what type of value Hutton has and whether or not clearing his salary would even make a difference for Vegas, but with the team needing to clear a spot on the blue line, it makes sense that they'd be aggressive in trading him.

On top of that, the market for a journeyman defenseman likely isn't that big in the NHL these days, but with teams out there ready to take on players for a cheap asset or two, don't be surprised to once again see Vegas somehow get their way in a trade.

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