Vegas Golden Knights Defenseman Alex Pietrangelo and General Manager Kelly McCrimmon issued statements on Monday, June 30 regarding the latest status of Pietrangelo’s health.
“The past few years have been very challenging on my physical well-being, and I am in a difficult position with my overall playing health,” said Pietrangelo. “After exploring options with doctors as well as my family, it’s been advised to remove the intensity of hockey to see if my body can improve so that I can return to a normal quality of life. This decision has been difficult to come to terms with after the last 17 years of competition and the camaraderie with my teammates and coaches.