Dugan was traded to Carolina from New Jersey on Friday in exchange for Zack Hayes.

Dugan was assigned to AHL Henderson on Wednesday.

Dugan is on Vegas' roster to begin the 2021-22 campaign, per PuckPedia.

Dugan was promoted to Vegas' taxi squad Wednesday.

General Manager Kelly McCrimmon said Thursday that Dugan's entry-level contract won't begin until the 2020-21 season.

The Golden Knights are prioritizing the eventual signing of Dugan, who is leading the NCAA in points with 10 goals and 42 assists through 34 games, but with league play suspended, Golden Knights GM Kelly McCrimmon is waiting for the right opportunity to ink the prospect, Dave Schoen of the Las Vegas Review Journal reports.

Dugan has seven goals and 35 assists through 25 games with Providence College of the NCAA.