After shocking the sporting world by making a stunning run to the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season, the Vegas Golden Knights decided to gear up for another run by signing Stastny in free agency during the summer of 2018.
They signed the veteran center to a three-year, $19,500,000 contract with an Average Annual Value of $6,500,000.
Although not team-friendly by any stretch of the imagination, it was a smart deal given that Stastny was coming in as a top-six center with a proven pedigree.
With 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 17 playoff outings for the Winnipeg Jets in 2017-18, the Golden Knights were also getting a proven postseason performer.