Vegas Acquires Marcus Kruger From Chicago For Future Considerations

VEGAS (July 2, 2017) - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager George McPhee announced today, July 2, that the team has acquired forward Marcus Kruger from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.

Marcus Kruger, Forward
Nationality: Sweden
Height: 6'0''
Weight: 186 lbs.
Age: 27
Draft: Selected by the Chicago Blackhawks in the fifth round (149th overall) of the 2009 NHL Entry Draft
Notes:
-Has 105 points (33 G, 72 A) in 398 career NHL games
-Won the Stanley Cup twice with the Blackhawks (2013, 2015)
-Won a silver medal with Sweden at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi
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TRANSACTION: The Vegas Golden Knights acquire forward Marcus Kruger from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations.