Forwards David Perron and James Neal fielded offers from other clubs when the interview period for unrestricted free agents opened Sunday.
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The Golden Knights were one of the teams reportedly ready to meet with free agent John Tavares, but their spot at the negotiating table may have changed over the course of Sunday night as Tavares finalized his list.
Unrestricted free agents can begin contacting other teams Sunday night and sign starting July 1. The Knights have four unrestricted free agents — forwards James Neal, David Perron and Ryan Reaves and defenseman Luca Sbisa.
The Knights had eight picks in the NHL draft, which ended Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The Golden Knights drafted four defensemen, two centers, a forward and a goaltender with their eight picks Saturday. They made one deal — acquiring a seventh-round pick after trading their 2019 seventh-round choice to Pittsburgh.
After spending Friday watching the NHL draft, the Golden Knights will join the fun Saturday. The Knights, who had no first-round picks, have seven selections Saturday, beginning with the 61st overall pick.
Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin went first overall to the Buffalo Sabres and Russian winger Andrei Svechnikov second to the Carolina Hurricanes in the two most predictable developments of an NHL draft that also featured some curveballs.
General manager George McPhee said the talent level drops off noticeably after the first half of the first round and the Golden Knights will be willing to wait until Saturday’s second round to select their first player with the 61st pick.
The Golden Knights will play five of their first six games on the road, the NHL announced Thursday as the 2018-19 schedule was released.
An itchy Alex Ovechkin jersey and a Vegas baby bib marked the end of Mayor Carolyn Goodman’s Stanley Cup Final betting spree.