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Stanley Cup champion Alex Pietrangello may be away from the ice in the near future as it will be set up for bilateral femoral reconstruction. Vegas Golden Knights It was announced on Monday.
The team said there is no guarantee that the reconstruction effort will be successful.
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Vegas Golden Knights defensive man Alex PieTrangelo will skate against sharks on December 27, 2024 at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. (eakin howard-imagn image)
“Alex has full support from the organization in prioritizing his long-term health and quality of life,” Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimon said in a statement. “Alex deals with hips that require bilateral femoral reconstruction without guaranteeing success. Throughout the season, the steps required to allow Alex to play and practice began to grow and take a big blow to his body.”
McCrimmon said the team hoped that treatment and rest were enough to bring him back on the ice during the outbound breaks of four countries.
“…but instead, what we found was a process of positive outcomes and a process that was no longer sustainable, and Alex went through a major challenge in pursuing his goal of giving the game and the Golden Knights everything and winning another Stanley Cup in Vegas.
“He is one of the most respected players in the league, not only for his elite talent, but also for his character, leadership, competitiveness and professionalism. Today’s decisions are difficult for both Alex and Golden Knight, but it’s made for the right reasons.
Golden Knights defensive man Alex Pietrangelo celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal against the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup playoffs at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on May 8, 2025. (Imaginary by Stephen R. Sylvanie-Immagn)
Pietrantero signed a seven-year contract with the Golden Knights in October 2020, helping the team win the Stanley Cup title in 2023. St. Louis Blues.
However, the injury caused a blow to his body.
“The past few years have been extremely challenging my physical well-being and I am in a difficult position to play overall health,” he said. “After exploring options with my family as well as my doctors and family, I recommend removing the strength of hockey and see if my body can improve so I can return to normal quality of life.
“This decision has been difficult to agree after the past 17 years of competition and the camaraderie of my teammates and coaches.
Golden Knights defensive man Alex PieTrangelo will warm up before a playoff game against the Edmonton Oilers in Las Vegas on May 8, 2025. (Imaginary by Stephen R. Sylvanie-Immagn)
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Pietrangelo, 35, has scored 637 points in 1,087 games over 17 years NHL Career. He scored 148 goals and scored 489 assists.
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