Breaking: Montreal Canadiens trade Shea Weber to Vegas

The Montreal Canadiens announced on Thursday that they've traded captain Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Evgeny Dadonov. No salary was retained in the deal.

Weber, 36, has four years remaining on his contract with an average annual value of $7.8 million. The Sicamous native didn't play at all during the 2021-22 season and likely won't again in the NHL due to multiple injuries he is dealing with. He will provide Vegas with cap relief going forward after being placed on long-term injured reserve.

As for Dadonov, 33, he has one year remaining on his contract with an AAV of $5 million. Dadonov had a modified no-trade clause and it's unclear if he had to waive that in order to accommodate the move.

The Canadiens have traded defenseman Shea Weber to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for forward Evgenii Dadonov.https://t.co/e54vQSalzC— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) June 16, 2022

MUST READ

11 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Angry John Tortorella Calls Out One Flyers Player: Trade is Likely Per Elliotte Friedman

13 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Quinn Hughes Ejected: Suspension May be Coming for the Reigning Norris Winner

14 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Matvei Michkov Stuns With Crazy Quote in Post-Game Interview Following OT Winner

15 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Jeremy Swayman on the Verge of Losing the Starting Role in Boston: His Contract Looks Like a Disaster

19 hours ago  |  By TJ Tucker Detroit Red Wings Place Massive Six-Foot-Six Forward on Waivers

20 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery Connor Bedard's Struggles Prove Chicago Blackhawks are in Dire Need of a Coaching Change

21 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery NHL Analyst Believes Toronto Maple Leafs are Exploring Possible Reunion With Nazem Kadri

23 hours ago  |  By Graham Montgomery 800-Game NHL Veteran Nick Bonino Signs an Unexpected New Professional Contract

MORE STORIES