Rumor: Golden Knights looking to trade two 30+ goal-scorers!

The most recent trade rumors pointed mostly to Colorado Avalanche Matt Duchene and New York Islanders captain John Tavares, but several other players in the NHL appear to be starting the new season, already on the trade block. 

Sportsnet dressed a list of nine potential trade candidates for the upcoming season, and the Vegas Golden Knights are already on it, without even a campaign under their belt! 

The Knights picked immediate help at the expansion draft, and will have to sacrifice players on the roster to obtain picks or prospects to build the future. Forwards  Jonathan Marchessault or James Neal could be shipped off to get those returns. 

"Both are pending unrestricted free agents so their values take a hit in any deal," writes Rory Boylen of Sportsnet.

The Pittsburgh Penguins, Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders and Boston Bruins could be interested in landing one of the two power-forwards. 

In 70 games with the Nashville Predators last season, Neal scored 23 goals and 41 points, and added six goals and nine points in 22 playoff contests. 

Marchessault amassed 30 goals and 51 points in 75 games with the Florida Panthers. 

The Knights might want to hold on to them if they hit a Stanley Cup run...