The Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals are currently engaged in active, ongoing discussions regarding a potential trade involving forward Nic Dowd, according to a report from Darren Dreger. Per @DarrenDreger, the two franchises are working toward a deal that would see Dowd move from the Capitals to the Golden Knights organization.
While the trade has not been officially finalized at this hour, Dreger indicates that the negotiations are in progress and are expected to reach a conclusion relatively quickly. According to the report, the expectation is that the transaction between Vegas and Washington will be completed at some point during the course of this morning.
The Vegas Golden Knights appear to be the destination for Nic Dowd as the Washington Capitals continue these discussions to facilitate the move. As of the latest update provided by Darren Dreger, the deal remains in the "ongoing discussions" phase, though the momentum suggests a formal announcement could be imminent. Both clubs are currently working through the final details of the arrangement to send Dowd to the Golden Knights.
Per the report from @DarrenDreger, the situation remains fluid until the paperwork is processed, but the timeline remains focused on a completion earlier today. The Washington Capitals and Vegas Golden Knights have not yet made an official announcement, as the deal is not done yet, but the expectation remains for a morning resolution.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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