Bleacher Report · Jan 28, 2025
Ranking the 9 Defensemen Who Should Replace Alex Pietrangelo for Team Canada
As we gear up for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off, it also means keeping an eye out for players who won't be participating due to injury. This is what's happened to Vegas Golden Knights and Canada defenseman Alex Pietrangelo.
The Golden Knights announced on Sunday that the 35-year-old won't participate in the tournament so he can tend to an ailment and better prepare himself for the stretch run of the regular season and playoffs.
You could consider it a blow to Canada's roster, but the team is talent-rich on the blue line and has options to replace Pietrangelo.