Golden Knights Place Alex Pietrangelo On LTIR For 2026-27

The end of the 2025-26 season cleared the Vegas Golden Knights’ long-term injured reserve. That forced former alternate captain Alex Pietrangelo back onto the main roster list, a move that Vegas reversed on July 1st. With the onset of the 2026-27 season, Pietrangelo has been moved back to LTIR, with general manager Kelly McCrimmon telling reporters including Golden Knights reporter Taylor Rocha that Pietrangelo’s playing status is not expected to change. The veteran defenseman will remain out of the lineup through the 2026-27 season. McCrimmon mentioned that Pietrangelo still frequents the team’s facilities and has begun coaching local baseball –…