The Golden Knights have decided to keep Keegan Kolesar for a few more years by signing him to a new deal.
Kolesar, who is 27, was going to be a free agent this summer. Now, he will stay with the team until the 2028-29 season and earn more money. His current salary is $1.4 million per year, but with this new contract starting in 2025-26, he will earn an extra $1.1 million each season. The Golden Knights originally got Kolesar from Columbus in 2017 by trading a mid-second-round pick for his rights; Columbus used that pick to select Alexandre Texier.
Since the 2020-21 season, Kolesar has been playing regularly for the Golden Knights. He’s known for being one of the toughest wingers in hockey and has made at least 246 hits each year for three years straight . This season, he’s been scoring more goals too—seven so far—which puts him sixth on the team and just one goal away from his personal best from previous seasons. He also averages over three hits per game and plays about 12 minutes and 55 seconds each match, which is longer than before.
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Fans might think this deal shows how much Vegas values toughness and loyalty in their players. If he hadn’t signed this contract, Kolesar could have gotten a bigger raise elsewhere since many teams like having strong wingers on their side.
In conclusion, what do you think about Kolesar staying with the Golden Knights?
