Overview

• On July 1, Pietrangelo announced he will step away from the ice to have bilateral femur reconstruction to address chronic hip injuries with no guarantee of a full recovery.
• After consulting with doctors and his family, he said removing hockey’s intensity gives him the best chance to restore a normal quality of life.
• General manager Kelly McCrimmon affirmed the organization’s full support for Pietrangelo’s health-first decision and outlined plans to move him to long-term injured reserve.
• The two-time Stanley Cup champion has appeared in 1,087 regular-season games, tallying 637 points over 17 NHL seasons with St. Louis and Vegas.
• Pietrangelo’s absence opens a top-four defensive spot and necessitates lineup adjustments as the Golden Knights prepare for the 2025–26 season.