Frequently Asked Questions
What did the Blackhawks get in return for Robin Lehner?
Chicago received backup goalie Malcolm Subban, prospect Slava Demin, and a second-round pick from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Lehner.
What were Robin Lehner's stats with the Blackhawks before the trade?
Lehner went 16-10-5 with a .918 save percentage and a 3.10 goals-against average for the 27-27-8 Blackhawks during the 2019-20 season.
How did Robin Lehner react to being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights?
Lehner was excited about the move and tweeted about it, saying he couldn't wait to get there but jokingly asked that there be no drums at the airport because he's shy.
Who else did the Golden Knights acquire around the same trade deadline?
In addition to Lehner, the Golden Knights also acquired forward Nick Cousins from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a 2021 fourth-round pick.
How well were the Golden Knights playing at the time of the Lehner trade?
Vegas was red hot, riding a six-game winning streak with wins over top teams like the Islanders, St. Louis, Tampa Bay, Washington, and Florida, putting them in sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.