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Golden Knights acquire forward Smith from Predators

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TSN.ca Staff

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Nashville Predators left wing Cole Smith (36) celebrates his goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) (George Walker IV/AP)

The Vegas Golden Knights have added some forward depth, acquiring winger Cole Smith from the Nashville Predators in exchange for defence prospect Christoffer Sedoff and a 2028 third-round draft pick.

The 30-year-old has tallied six goals and four assists over 42 games with the Predators in 2025-26, his sixth season in Nashville.

Smith is in the final season of a two-year contract, featuring an average annual value of $1 million.

A native of Brainerd, Minnesota, Smith has 23 goals and 39 assists over 271 career games in the NHL, all with the Preds. He’s played in five playoff games.

Sedoff, a 24-year-old from Finland, has recorded four assists over 38 games with the AHL’s Henderson Silver Knights this season.

The Golden Knights sit first in the Pacific Division with a 28-19-14 record.

Earlier Tuesday, the Predators sent forward Michael McCarron to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for a 2028 second-round draft pick.