Red Wings trade for Keegan Kolesar from Golden Knights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Keegan Kolesar from the Vegas Golden Knights. In return, Detroit sends a seventh-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a third-round pick in the 2029 NHL Draft to Vegas. Kolesar, who stands at 6-foot-2 and weighs 216 pounds, brings physicality and depth to the Red Wings after appearing in all 82 games last season. He recorded six goals and 11 assists as part of the Golden Knights, contributing to their depth in a bottom-six role. The addition of Kolesar highlights Detroit's efforts to strengthen its playoff push ahead of the 2026-27 season.
- •Kolesar was traded for a seventh-round and a third-round pick.
- •He played 82 games last season, recording 17 points.
- •Kolesar's physical play and leadership are key assets.
- •His postseason experience includes a Stanley Cup win with Vegas.
- •This trade is part of Steve Yzerman's strategy to build a competitive roster.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Keegan Kolesar eager to bring his toughness to Red Wings
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Red Wings Acquire Keegan Kolesar in Trade with Golden Knights
"The Red Wings dealt a pair of draft picks to Vegas to land forward Keegan Kolesar, who ranked seventh in the NHL with 270 hits.
"The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Keegan Kolesar from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for future draft picks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 8:50 PMKeegan Kolesar eager to bring his toughness to Red Wings
The Red Wings dealt a pair of draft picks to Vegas to land forward Keegan Kolesar, who ranked seventh in the NHL with 270 hits.
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:21 PMRed Wings Acquire Keegan Kolesar in Trade with Golden Knights
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired forward Keegan Kolesar from the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for future draft picks.
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