Vegas Golden Knights don clear Robin Lehner’s contract from their books, and dis one dey give dem some cap space wey dem fit use to make roster moves for trade deadline. Lehner, wey be 33 years old, no go play again dis season because of long-term injury wey him suffer since 2021-22 season.
Lehner sign five-year, $25 million contract with Golden Knights in October 2020, but him no play since April 20, 2022, after him undergo hip surgery in August 2022. Dis surgery suppose end him NHL career because of him health issues.
Lehner fail to report for mandatory medical exam at training camp, and dis violate him contract terms. Him claim say him no report because of personal issues. Now, Golden Knights, NHL, and NHL Players’ Association agree say Lehner go receive $4.4 million owed to him, but him $5 million cap hit no go count against Golden Knights’ salary cap for 2024-25 season.
Golden Knights now get $1.46 million in cap space, and with Lehner’s cap relief, dem go close to $6 million mark. Dis cap space go help dem add needed player at trade deadline. Without Lehner, Golden Knights go use Adin Hill and newly signed Ilya Samsonov as their goalies.
Lehner also struggle with mental health issues like bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD, and him be advocate for mental health awareness. Him win 2019 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey.
