Golden Knights May Terminate Lehner's Contract

Robin Lehner, goaltender for the Vegas Golden Knights, has failed to report for a mandatory preseason medical exam, prompting the team to consider terminating his contract. Lehner has not played since April 2022 due to hip surgery and has been on long-term injured reserve (LTIR) for the past two seasons. His absence from the exam complicates the process of placing him back on LTIR, which provides cap relief. The Golden Knights are consulting with the NHL and NHLPA to determine their next steps. Lehner, who is in the final year of a five-year, $25 million contract, is owed $4.5 million this season. If his contract is terminated, the team would be free from his $5 million cap hit.