Overview

• Vegas completed a sign-and-trade with Toronto, sending Nicolas Roy before July 1 to lock in Marner and prevent him from reaching unrestricted free agency.
• The deal follows veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo’s placement on long-term injured reserve, which created the salary cap space needed for Marner’s contract.
• Marner inked an eight-year, $96 million contract with a $12 million annual cap hit that ranks among the highest for NHL wingers.
• He cited the Golden Knights’ family-oriented environment and proven winning regimen as the top factors in his decision to leave Toronto.
• Marner will join a core featuring Mark Stone, Jack Eichel, William Karlsson, Shea Theodore and Adin Hill in pursuit of another Stanley Cup.