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VEGAS (July 17, 2021) - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, July 17, the following roster transactions: the team has acquired forward Nolan Patrick from the Nashville Predators in exchange for forward Cody Glass and the team has acquired Brett Howden from the New York Rangers in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and defenseman Nick DeSimone.

Patrick, 22, has appeared in 297 NHL games, all with the Philadelphia Flyers, and has posted 70 points (30 G, 40 A) after being selected as the second overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He recorded a career-high 31 points (13 G, 18 A) during the 2018-19 season with Philadelphia. The Winnipeg, Manitoba native also spent parts of four seasons playing with the Western Hockey League's Brandon Wheat Kings.
Howden, 23, has appeared in 178 NHL games, all with the New York Rangers, and has posted 49 points (16 G, 33 A). During the 2018-19 season, he recorded a career-high 23 points (6 G, 17 A) in 66 games. He also spent parts of five seasons with the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors. The Calgary, AB native was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round (27th overall) during the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.
Nolan Patrick, Forward
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Height: 6-2
Weight: 203 lbs.
Age: 22
Shoots: Right
Notes:
- Has appeared in 297 games in the NHL, all with the Philadelphia Flyers, collecting 70 points (30 G, 40 A)
- Recorded a career-high 31 points (13 G, 18 A) during 2018-19 season with Philadelphia
- Spent parts of four seasons playing with the WHL's Brandon Wheat Kings
- Drafted by the Flyers with the second overall pick in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft
Brett Howden, Forward
Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta
Height: 6-3
Weight: 200 lbs.
Age: 23
Shoots: Left
Notes:
- Has played in 178 games in the NHL, all with the New York Rangers, collecting 49 points (16 G, 33 A)
- Recorded a career-high 23 points (6 G, 17 A) in 66 games during 2018-19 season
- Spent parts of five seasons playing with the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors
- Drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round (27th overall) in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft
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