The Vegas Golden Knights will continue to pay injured goaltender Robin Lehner, but he should have no impact on payroll, not even on the long-term absentee list.
It was a big thorn in the organization’s side, but an agreement was reached Thursday, Daily Faceoff reporter Frank Seravalli reported.
A few weeks ago, the same source reported that Lehner did not show up for his physical at the opening of training camp. An annual evaluation by the team doctors is necessary for the Swede so that his contract is always respected.
Having not played since April 2022 due to hip surgery, Lehner is in 2024-2025 the final season of a five-year contract earning him $5 million annually.
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The Golden Knights have reportedly contacted the National League to inform them of the situation. Terminating the 33-year-old veteran’s pact would have been an option, but it appears a compromise has been reached. Vegas will not have to place Lehner on the long-term injured reserve list and will now be under the salary cap by just over $1 million.
The former second round pick of the Ottawa Senators in the 2009 draft played 13 seasons in the professional ranks. In addition to the Knights and the Sens, he wore the uniform of the Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders and Chicago Blackhawks.
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