The Golden Knights are still attempting to re-sign Jonathan Marchessault, a key player from their inaugural team. Marchessault has completed the final year of his six-year contract, initially signed in January 2018, marking one of the franchise’s first major deals. Throughout his time with Vegas, he has been a consistent performer, averaging over 50 points per season, and played a crucial role in securing the team’s first Stanley Cup in 2023, where he was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy.
Despite this, there is uncertainty about his return due to the team’s tight salary cap situation, with less than $1.2 million available. General Manager Kelly McCrimmon may need to make strategic moves to accommodate the 33-year-old forward, possibly even letting other players go. The Golden Knights are known for their aggressive and sometimes controversial tactics to secure their desired roster.
During Thursday’s Daily Faceoff LIVE, Frank Seravalli and Tyler Yaremchuk discussed the potential strategies Vegas might employ to retain Marchessault. Seravalli mentioned that the team is making significant efforts to sign him, highlighting the need for cap space and the likelihood of moving players, such as Chandler Stephenson, to achieve this goal. Although challenging, there is optimism that Vegas can manage to keep Marchessault, but time is of the essence.
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