The Vegas Golden Knights have acquired Mitch Marner in a sign-and-trade with Toronto Maple Leafs. That's according to a person with knowledge of the move who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been announced.

The deal sees the Golden Knights send Nicolas Roy to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Marner, who will avoid free agency by signing an eight-year, $96 million contract in Vegas. Marner will run the Golden Knights $12 million per year, which is less than some expected him to fetch on the open market.

The Toronto Maple Leafs sent Mitch Marner to the Vegas Golden Knights in a stunning sign-and-trade deal before NHL free agency begins on Tuesday.

Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, June 29, that the team has acquired defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and forward Colton Sissons from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defenseman Nicolas Hague and a conditional third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague was traded Monday to the Nashville Predators. The deal brings 28-year-old defenseman Jeremy Lauzon and 31-year-old forward Colton Sissons to Las Vegas. Nashville will retain 50% of Sissons' salary as part of the trade.

The Nashville Predators acquired defenseman Nicolas Hague in a three-player trade that sent center Colton Sissons and defenseman Jeremy Lauzon to the Vegas Golden Knights.