Report: Kings and Vegas finalizing big trade

The trade deadline isn't until Monday February 24th, but don't tell the GM's this, as the trades have been coming in early and often today. The latest, the Kings are dealing defenseman Alec Martinez to the Vegas Golden Knights.

It’s not done yet, but VGK and LA are working to try to finalize a deal that would send defenceman Alec Martinez to the Golden Knights. Most telling sign will be if Martinez is in or out of the Kings’ lineup tonight vs. WPG.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 18, 2020

If this deal gets done, I would expect the likely return to be two second-round picks. Martinez, BTW, has one year left on his contract beyond this season.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 18, 2020

Adding new information: Martinez will not be playing for LA vs. WPG tonight, but I do not expect any official trade tonight. Best sense is that the two teams have likely agreed to terms but no deal will be done until LA is back home tomorrow.

— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) February 18, 2020

Finalized deal to come in the coming hours.