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Golden Knights Extend Mark Stone With $9 Million Deal

By Drooid · Sep 12, 2026, 10:36 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Mark Stone Extends

The Vegas Golden Knights signed captain Mark Stone to a two-year, $9 million AAV extension.
The deal starts in the 2027-28 season.
Stone posted a career-high 73 points (28 G, 45 A) in 60 games last season.
Stone leads Vegas in points (396) and power-play goals (37).
He tops the league with 401 takeaways (1.00 per game).

Summary

Golden Knights Youth

The Vegas Golden Knights field the NHL’s third-oldest roster, averaging 30 years old.
Management cites 23-year-old forward Braeden Bowman as a key piece to balance the aging core.
Prospect winger Trevor Connelly, 20, tallied 14 goals and 35 assists for the Henderson Silver Knights.
New head coach Ryan Craig faces an unusually steep learning curve in his first NHL season.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago Blackhawks, co-owners of the United Center with Bulls chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, have long used long-term deals to lock in star talent, a practice echoed by the Knights’ 2027-28 Mark Stone extension. The franchise also secured forward Patrick Kane with an eight-year extension in 2015, shortly after the circus contract lapsed in 2016.

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Mark Stone Extends

The Vegas Golden Knights signed captain Mark Stone to a two-year, $9 million AAV extension.
The deal starts in the 2027-28 season.
Stone posted a career-high 73 points (28 G, 45 A) in 60 games last season.
Stone leads Vegas in points (396) and power-play goals (37).
He tops the league with 401 takeaways (1.00 per game).

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