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Golden Knights' Lauzon Injured; AHL's Laczynski Called Up

11/19/2025

Summary

Story summary

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jeremy Lauzon has been placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.
His 28 penalty minutes this season and near-franchise-record pace highlight potential penalty relief from his absence while signaling depth concerns.
Tanner Laczynski has been called up from the American Hockey League to fill the roster gap.
The Knights are already managing injuries to Mark Stone and William Karlsson, complicating their roster.

History

Historical Context

The Vegas Golden Knights joined the NHL as the 31st team in June 2016, with their expansion draft held on June 21, 2017. They selected 30 players, including Marc-Andre Fleury, and achieved remarkable success in their inaugural 2017-18 season, reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. However, ongoing injuries to key players highlight the challenges of maintaining a competitive roster built through expansion.

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Story summary

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Jeremy Lauzon has been placed on injured reserve with an undisclosed injury.
His 28 penalty minutes this season and near-franchise-record pace highlight potential penalty relief from his absence while signaling depth concerns.
Tanner Laczynski has been called up from the American Hockey League to fill the roster gap.
The Knights are already managing injuries to Mark Stone and William Karlsson, complicating their roster.

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