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Vegas Golden Knights Place Their Newest Addition Tomas Hertl On LTIR
Facing criticism for their LTIR strategy, the Vegas Golden Knights hit another snag with Tomas Hertl's recent injury.
The team had already made headlines by trading for Noah Hanifin and then Tomas Hertl, using their 2025 first-round pick and prospect David Edstrom. This move came shortly after placing stars Jack Eichel and Mark Stone on LTIR, sparking discussions and anticipation of their playoff return.
The addition of Hertl to LTIR, alongside Eichel and Stone, has raised Vegas's LTIR total to $21 million, allowing them to recall Jiri Patera. This strategy has been a point of contention among NHL fans, who criticize the Knights for exploiting LTIR rules for competitive advantage.
#VegasBorn have moved Tomas Hertl to LTIR in order to create the cap space needed to recall Jiri Patera. They now have a total of $21,250,000 in LTIR relief.
Despite the controversy, their actions are within the NHL's CBA guidelines, leaving the team to operate as they see fit until any changes are made.
As the playoffs approach, the Golden Knights face challenges with key players injured. Yet, if Eichel, Stone, and Hertl can recover in time, Vegas could stand as a formidable opponent in the Western Conference playoffs, demonstrating their resilience and strategic planning amidst adversity.
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MARS 25 | 103 ANSWERS Vegas Golden Knights Place Their Newest Addition Tomas Hertl On LTIR Do you think the NHL needs to make a few rule changes to the LTIR? | ||
| Yes | 70 | 68 % |
| No | 33 | 32 % |
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