Alzner (hand) will hit the free agent market, effectively ruling him out as the Golden Knights' pick in the expansion draft, Pierre Lebrun of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Per Alzner's agent, he and Vegas had an "interesting chat", which leaves the door open for the defenseman to potentially sign with them after the start of free agency July 1. The 28-year-old is not known for his offensive contributions -- just 13 points in 82 games -- but rather as a shutdown defender who can take on opposing teams' top players. This past year, Alzner recorded a plus-14 rating along with 135 hits and 207 blocked shots, which may limit his fantasy value, but makes him a hot commodity for NHL general managers.