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NHL and NHLPA Reach Agreement on Robin Lehner's $5M Contract

Oct 3, 2024, 03:38 PM

The NHL and NHLPA have reached an agreement regarding Robin Lehner's contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. Lehner, who has missed the last two seasons, will receive his full salary for the 2024-25 season despite his contract not counting against Vegas' salary cap. This resolution means the Golden Knights will not have to operate in Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) to start the season. The agreement was reached after Lehner failed to show up for a medical exam. The situation has been described as 'unprecedented and highly unique' by league sources. The Golden Knights will not carry his $5M cap hit this season, and the benefits of this agreement add up to roughly two 5th round picks.