A few hours after completing the sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Vegas Golden Knights are reportedly set to add a star defenseman from the Calgary Flames.

Knies scored 29 goals and added 29 assists in his second full season in 2024-25. The Maple Leafs' 2022 second-round pick became an unmistakable member of their top six throughout the year. His scoring even carried over into the postseason, with five goals and two assists in 13 games.

NHL free agency has arrived, and that means teams around the league will be looking to make upgrades to their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Many teams have already taken care of business before July 1 by re-signing key players to extensions.