The 2026 NHL trade deadline is just days away, but the Vegas Golden Knights see no reason to wait. On Tuesday, they acquired veteran center Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defensive prospect Christopher Seidoff and a 2028 third-round pick.
The trade occurred just hours after a 3–2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
Cole Smith, a 30-year-old, 6'3" winger, is known for his patience. In 270 games with the Predators, he has had 223 PIMs and dropped the gloves 10 times. He also scored 23 goals and recorded 62 points.
Smith was second on the team in hits this season with 119 in 59 games played. He makes just $1 million per year and will be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
24-year-old defenseman Christopher Seidoff signed with the Golden Knights organization in March 2023. He played 145 games with the Henderson Silver Knights, scoring 4 goals and recording 28 points.
