Major NHL Updates: Lehner's Future, Perfetti Negotiations, and More
There’s been a whirlwind of NHL news recently, and a few stories out West are capturing attention. Let’s start with Robin Lehner. The Vegas Golden Knights’ goalie has been missing from training camp, which has raised some eyebrows. Lehner’s situation isn’t entirely unexpected, though. He hasn’t played in two years due to hip surgery, and as Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon confirmed, it looks like he won’t be reporting to the team this season either. Lehner is eligible for long-term injured reserve (LTIR), but the team and the NHLPA are working through some unique circumstances around his case. While it might seem like a simple situation, the complexities mean there’s still some sorting out to do.
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Meanwhile, across the West, Winnipeg Jets’ Cole Perfetti finds himself in contract talks. The buzz is that his camp is using Ottawa’s Shane Pinto’s recent two-year, $7.5 million deal as a comparable. Perfetti’s stats are close to Pinto’s—75 points in 140 NHL games compared to Pinto’s 70 points in the same number of games. However, Winnipeg is likely aiming to keep Perfetti’s deal under that price point. Negotiations like these are always interesting to follow as teams try to balance cap space while rewarding their young talents.
In Edmonton, new Oilers prospect Roby Jarventie will need a bit more time to prove himself at training camp. After recovering from midseason knee surgery, Jarventie reportedly overcompensated on his other knee, forcing him to shut things down for a few weeks. Jarventie, acquired from Ottawa in the offseason, played seven NHL games last season and was a solid performer in the AHL. But it looks like Oilers fans will have to wait a little longer to see him fully healthy.
These developments highlight some key challenges teams face heading into the 2024-25 NHL season. From goaltender woes and contract negotiations to lingering injuries, the Western Conference is buzzing with activity as teams prepare for the months ahead. Whether it’s figuring out how to move forward without a top goaltender, managing a tricky negotiation, or waiting for a young player to fully heal, each of these situations could have lasting impacts on their respective teams. Stay tuned as these stories continue to unfold.
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