Knights sign former Stanley Cup champion to 1-year contract
By Danny Webster Las Vegas Review-Journal
Golden Knights forward Tanner Pearson (70) charges in to defend Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) from a shot by Los Angeles Kings left wing Tanner Jeannot (10) during the third period of their NHL preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Golden Knights forward Tanner Pearson (70) collides with Los Angeles Kings center Glenn Gawdin (57) on the boards during the second period of their NHL preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Golden Knights forward Tanner Pearson (70) charges in to defend Golden Knights goaltender Ilya Samsonov (35) from a shot by Los Angeles Kings left wing Tanner Jeannot (10) during the third period of their NHL preseason game at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024, in Las Vegas. (L.E. Baskow/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Left_Eye_Images
Tanner Pearson is sticking around.
The Golden Knights signed the veteran forward to a one-year deal worth $775,000, the team announced Friday.
The 2014 Stanley Cup champion with the Los Angeles Kings made the most of his opportunity with two goals and an assist in four preseason games.
Pearson, who will likely start at fourth-line left wing, has 138 goals and 285 points in 644 career NHL games. Injuries limited him to 68 appearances the past two seasons.
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