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:

Minutes later, TSN's Darren Dreger confirmed Friedman's report:

While Frank Seravalli broke the trade details:

‘'Pure salary dump for Vegas. Nothing going back in return, future consideration. Golden Knights cleared $7.7 million off their books.''