Vegas Golden Knights Announce Roster Transactions

VEGAS (July 28, 2021) - Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, July 28, the following roster transactions: the team has acquired forward Evgenii Dadonov from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for defenseman Nick Holden and a third-round draft pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft (previously belonging to the Vancouver Canucks). The team has also signed forward Mattias Janmark to a one-year contract worth $2,000,000, goaltender Laurent Brossoit to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $2,325,000, forward Patrick Brown to a two-year contract worth $750,000, forward Sven Baertschi to a one-year contract worth $750,000 and forward Gage Quinney to a one-year contract worth $750,000.

Dadonov, 32, appeared in 55 games last season for the Ottawa Senators and posted 20 points (13 G, 7 A) to go with four penalty minutes. He posted 25 or more goals in three consecutive seasons with the Florida Panthers (2017-20), including the 2018-19 season, where he finished with a career-high 70 points (28 G, 42 A). In 335 total NHL games, Dadonov has tallied 222 points (104 G, 118 A) to go with 46 penalty minutes. The Chelyabinsk, Russia native was originally a third-round selection (71st overall) by the Florida Panthers in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
Janmark, 28, finished the 2020-21 season with 24 points (11 G, 13 A) to go with 10 penalty minutes in 56 games. He was acquired by the Golden Knights on April 12, 2021 and appeared in 15 regular-season games for Vegas, finishing with five points (1 G, 4 A). During the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Janmark posted eight points (4 G, 4 A) in 16 games, including a hat trick performance against the Minnesota Wild in Game 7 of that series. Before arriving in Vegas, he posted 19 points (10 G, 9 A) to go with eight penalty minutes in 41 games with the Chicago Blackhawks. The Stockholm, Sweden native has recorded 133 points (57 G, 76 A) to go with 86 penalty minutes in 353 career games while suiting up for the Golden Knights, Blackhawks and Dallas Stars (2015-20). The forward was selected in the third round (79th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Detroit Red Wings.
Brossoit, 28, appeared in 14 games for the Winnipeg Jets during the 2020-21 season and finished with a 6-6-0 record to go with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage. In three seasons with the Jets, he was 25-19-3 with a 2.75 GAA to go with a .913 save percentage. The Port Alberni, British Columbia native, has played in 82 NHL games, making 65 starts, and has a career record of 32-32-5 to go with a 2.83 GAA and a .908 save percentage. Brossoit was as sixth-round selection (164th overall) by the Calgary Flames during the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Brown, 29, appeared in four regular-season games with the Golden Knights during the 2020-21 season and played in 12 Stanley Cup Playoff games, scoring two goals. He has appeared in 33 total NHL regular-season games and has posted three points (2 G, 1 A) to go with 10 penalty minutes. He has also appeared in in 22 career Stanley Cup Playoff games, scoring three goals. Prior to the 2020-21 season, Brown was named the first captain in Henderson Silver Knights history. He appeared in nine games for Henderson and finished with eight points (3 G, 5 A) to go with four penalty minutes. During the 2019-20 season with the Chicago Wolves, he recorded 21 points (7 G, 14 A) to go with 26 penalty minutes in 60 games. Before initially signing with Vegas on July 1, 2019, Brown helped lead the Charlotte Checkers to the 2018-19 Calder Cup championship after recording 35 points (19 G, 16 A) in 70 games during the regular season. The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan native finished with 10 points (5 G, 5 A) to go with 18 penalty minutes in 11 Calder Cup playoff games.
Baertschi, 28, appeared in 24 games for the American Hockey League's Utica Comets during the 2020-21 season and recorded 14 points (5 G, 9 A) to go with 10 penalty minutes. The Bern, Switzerland native has appeared in a total of 291 regular-season NHL games for the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks since entering the league in the 2011-12 season. He has recorded 138 points (66 G, 72 A) to go with 78 penalty minutes. Baertschi was selected 13th overall by the Calgary Flames during the 2011 NHL Entry Draft.
Quinney, 25, appeared in 19 games for the Henderson Silver Knights during the 2020-21 season, finishing with 17 points (10 G, 7 A) to go with eight penalty minutes. He became the first player born in the state of Nevada to appear in an NHL game after playing against Florida on February 22, 2020. He recorded his first NHL point, an assist, at Anaheim on February 23, 2020, and appeared in three total games for the Golden Knights during the 2019-20 season. The Las Vegas native appeared in 46 games for the Chicago Wolves in 2019-20 and posted 36 points (17 G, 19 A) to go with eight penalty minutes. Quinney originally signed a two-year, entry-level contract with the Golden Knights on June 1, 2018, and re-signed with the team on October 7, 2020.
Evgenii Dadonov, Forward
Hometown: Chelyabinsk, Russia
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185 lbs.
Age: 32
Draft: Selected by the Florida Panthers in the Third Round (71st overall) of the 2007 NHL Entry Level Draft
Notes:
- Has appeared in 335 NHL games and has added 222 points (104 G, 118 A) to go with 46 penalty minutes in seven seasons
- Tallied 20 points (13 G, 7 A) in 55 games to go along with 4 PIM in 2020-21
- Recorded 47 points (25 G, 22 A) in 69 games with the Florida Panthers in 2019-20
- Helped lead Russia to a World Championship Bronze Medal in 2018-19 with 11 points (7 G, 4 A) in 13 games
- Competed in 82 games in the 2018-19 season for the Panthers totaling 70 points (28 G, 42 A) as well as eight PIM
Mattias Janmark, Forward
Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden
Height: 6-1
Weight: 196 lbs.
Age: 28
Draft: Selected by the Detroit Red Wings in the Third Round (79th overall) of the 2013 NHL Entry Draft
Notes:
- In the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, recorded eight points (4 G, 4 A) in 16 games, including a hat trick in Game Seven against Minnesota
- Acquired by Vegas on April 21, 2021, and appeared in 15 games, notching five points (1 G, 4 A) in 2020-21
- Played in 41 games with the Chicago Blackhawks, scoring 19 points (10 G, 9 A) in 2020-21
- Spent five seasons with Dallas and recorded 109 points (46 G, 63 A) in 297 games played
- Helped Team Sweden to a Gold Medal in the 2018 IIHF World Championships, scoring ten points (4 G, 6 A)
Laurent Brossoit, Goaltender
Hometown: Port Alberni, BC, Canada
Height: 6-3
Weight: 203 lbs.
Age: 28
Draft: Selected by the Calgary Flames in the sixth round (164th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft
Notes:
- Appeared in 14 game and started 11 with the Winnipeg Jets in 2020-21 and posted a 2.42 goals-against average to go with a .918 save percentage
- Played in 19 games and started 15 games in 2019-20 for the Winnipeg Jets, posting a 3.28 goals-against average to go with a .895 save percentage
- Competed in 19 games, including 13 starts in 2018-19 for the Winnipeg Jets, registering a 2.52 goals-against average to go with a .925 save percentage
- Was named to the AHL All-Star Game in 2015-16
Patrick Brown, Forward
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Height: 6-1
Weight: 214 lbs.
Age: 29
Draft: Undrafted
Notes:
- Has played in 14 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Vegas and has scored three goals, including a game-winning goal
- Has appeared in five regular-season games with the Golden Knights throughout his career and scored one goal
- Played nine games with the Silver Knights during the 2020-21 season and recorded eight points (3 G, 5 A)
- Skated in 60 games with the Chicago Wolves in 2019-20 while recording 21 points (7 G, 14 A)
- Was named the first captain in Henderson Silver Knights history
- Played with Boston College (NCAA) from 2010-2014 and helped lead the team to the 2012 NCAA National Championship
- Recorded 30 points (15 G, 15 A) in 40 games and served as the team captain during his senior season at Boston College
Sven Baertschi, Forward
Hometown: Bern, Switzerland
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190 lbs.
Age: 28
Draft: Selected by the Calgary Flames in the First Round (13th overall) of the 2011 NHL Entry Level Draft
Notes:
- Has appeared in 291 NHL games and has tallied 138 points (66 G, 72 A) to go with 78 penalty minutes in 10 seasons
- Recorded 14 points (5 G, 9 A) in 24 games last season with the American Hockey League's Utica Comets
- Skated in 43 games in the 2019-20 season for Utica, ranking fourth in scoring with 46 points (13 G, 33 A) to go along with 20 penalty minutes
- Recorded 29 points (14 G, 15 A) in 53 games in for the Vancouver Canucks during the 2017-18 season
Gage Quinney, Forward
Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180 lbs.
Age: 25
Draft: Undrafted
Notes:
- Recorded 17 points (10 G, 7 A) in 19 games played during the 2020-21 season
- Led the Silver Knights in short-handed goals (3) in 2020-21
- Scored first overtime goal in Silver Knights history vs Tucson
- Made NHL debut with the Vegas Golden Knights on February 22, 2020, becoming the first Vegas Born player to play in an NHL game
- Appeared in three games for the Golden Knights in 2019-20 and collected one assist
- Appeared in 46 games for the AHL's Chicago Wolves tallying 36 point (17 G, 19 A) to go with 8 PIM during the 2019-20 season
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