VGK Acquires Forward Mattias Janmark

On the morning of the NHL trade deadline, the Golden Knights acquired forward Mattias Janmark from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a 2021 second round pick and 2022 third round pick. Also included in the deal was the Golden Knights receiving Nick DeSimone from San Jose in return for a 2022 fifth round pick.

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Mattias took time to speak with Shane Hnidy, Darren Millard and Gary Lawless during the VGK Trade Deadline Special and spoke about what fans can expect from him as a player.

2021 Trade Deadline Special - Live from City National Arena, the VGK broadcast team provide analysis of moves made around the NHL https://t.co/HpCPFl8R4f

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Mattias Janmark has 10 goals and 9 assists through 41 games this season with Chicago and was spoken highly from VGK Head Coach Pete DeBoer and General Manager Kelly McCrimmon.

💻 DeBoer on Janmark: He's gotten really good reviews from everybody on character, the type of player he is, what he brings to the table, his importance and his ability to play at the toughest time of the year which is the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/0SBw2yat9d

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 12, 2021

GM Kelly McCrimmon:

In Mattias Janmark, we get a player that really has good speed. He plays a very direct game. He’s had an excellent year in Chicago in an elevated role from what he had in Dallas. We have a really good history of viewing this player in the bubble in Edmonton.

— Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 12, 2021

Janmark looks to make his debut Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Kings wearing number 26!