Golden Knights trade Emelin to Predators for 3rd-rounder

The Nashville Predators have acquired defenseman Alexei Emelin in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, the team announced, with a 2019 third-round pick going Vegas' way.

Emelin's Golden Knights career ends before it starts, as the rearguard spent less than two weeks with the organization after being selected in the expansion draft.

In six seasons with the Habs, Emelin totaled 14 goals and 58 assists to go along with an impressive 1,235 hits, and will add depth to an already stacked blue line in Nashville.

There was some speculation surrounding whether Emelin's acquisition would set up another potential deal involving one of Nashville's prized top-four defenseman, but according to TSN's Bob McKenzie, that currently does not appear to be the case.

Emelin becomes an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season.