Golden Knights linked to intriguing goaltending option
PUBLICATION
Dorin Canaday
August 13, 2022 (0:08)
Yesterday, the Vegas Golden Knights were dealt a very difficult blow.
The team announced that goaltender,
Robin Lehner will miss the entire 2022-23 season due to a hip injury. Lehner will be having surgery that will require significant rehab.
This news sent the Vegas fan base into a panic, with no other suitable replacement for Lehner on the roster.
Last summer, Vegas traded away
Marc-Andre Fleury to the Chicago Blackhawks, handing the starting role fully to Lehner. Now Vegas has no options.
However, Golden Knights' General Manager, Kelly McCrimmon might have found his replacement. This move would not only be a replacement, but could be a upgrade on Lehner.
TSN reporter Shawn Simpson seems to think that Montreal Canadiens goaltender
Carey Price could be an option.
The only issue is Price's $10,500,000 annual salary. Both the Golden Knights and Canadiens are both in a cap crunch, but the injury to Lehner allows the Golden Knights to exceed the cap by nearly $12,000,000.
Previously on Bruins Insider
|
10 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin 1-for-1 trade proposal between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens |
|
14 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins trade former 8th overall pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins: A deal may be in the works |
|
17 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Edmonton Oilers to steal a goaltender from the Boston Bruins: A trade is the only way it will work |
|
18 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs combine for a blockbuster with latest trade proposal |
|
20 hours ago | By Austin Sabourin Trusted NHL insider confirmed the Boston Bruins are actively trying to trade an unexpected forward |
|
21 hours ago | By Bruce Raymond Accepted blockbuster trade between the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche |
|
23 hours ago | By Bruce Raymond Completed trade between the Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche takes a major turn |
|
Aug 11 | By Austin Sabourin Boston Bruins superstar David Pastrnak revealed his true feelings on not being named captain |