Golden Knights Lose Veteran Defenseman to Retirement After 14-Year Run

A cornerstone of Vegas' blue line is hanging up his skates after a decade-plus of service to the franchise. The defenseman's retirement marks the end of an era for the Golden Knights, who built their identity around steady, reliable back-end play. This move opens up cap space and a roster spot that GM Kelly McCrimmon will need to address before training camp, and it signals the beginning of a transition year for a team that's been competitive since day one.