The Vegas Golden Knights have bolstered their blueline ahead of next month's trade deadline and in the process, got rid of Shea Weber's contract.

The team has acquired defenseman Dysin Mayo from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for a 2023 fifth-round pick and Weber, who hasn't played in an NHL game since the 2021 Stanley Cup Finals. However, his current deal still runs until 2026.

Weber hasn't actually announced his retirement, but he's been away from the game for nearly two years now. For the Golden Knights, it'll be a relief to get rid of his contract. Mayo has played 82 games for the Coyotes across the last two seasons, registering 12 points in his career.

Article Continues Below
More Golden Knights News
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo (7) warms up before game two of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena.
Golden Knights rumors: The reason Alex Pietrangelo could miss 2025-26 seasonChristopher Hennessy ·
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) speaks with forwards Mitch Marner (16) and William Nylander (88) and Matthew Knies (23) as they prepare for a powerplay against the Montreal Canadiens in the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
NHL rumors: Golden Knights, Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner sign-and-trade gets updateBen Strauss ·
Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson (4) against the Minnesota Wild during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome.
RUMOR: Golden Knights ‘made attempt’ for Rasmus Andersson trade with FlamesAlex House ·
Vegas Golden Knights left wing Brandon Saad (20) warms up before game two of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena.
Golden Knights re-sign 2-time Stanley Cup winner after Reilly Smith dealOwen Crisafulli ·
Vegas Golden Knights right wing Reilly Smith (19) warms up before game two of the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Edmonton Oilers at T-Mobile Arena
Golden Knights bringing back key winger ahead of NHL free agencyMichael Whitaker ·
Jason Robertson is the most realistic trade acquisition in the NHL offseason
Golden Knights’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseasonRB Hayek ·

Mayo isn't exactly a game-changer, but he can be another piece to the puzzle for a strong Vegas blueline who is allowing just 2.77 goals per game. That ranks ninth in the NHL. In 2022-23, the 2014 fifth-rounder played in 15 NHL games and also spent time down in the AHL. In fact, the Golden Knights have already assigned him to their AHL affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights.

Weber played in the league from 2005 to 2021 and was a key piece for the Montreal Canadiens in their Cup run two years ago. Injuries forced him to miss all of the 2021-22 campaign as the Canadiens ultimately traded him to Vegas last summer. He never even stepped on the ice for Vegas.

The Golden Knights are just fine though, currently occupying first place in the Western Conference and look like a serious contender come playoff time.