Stone Stays, Knights Rebuild | NHL News

0:00It's September 12th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is NHL News Today, your AI-powered team report. Mark Stone, the captain for the Vegas Golden Knights, just inked a new deal. It's a two-year contract worth $18 million, kicking off next season. This keeps the veteran forward with the team that drafted him. He's currently in the last year of a massive eight-year deal he signed back in 2019. Stone was a huge part of their Stanley Cup run last year, putting up a lot of points even though he dealt with some injuries throughout the season. Despite missing some games due to wrist and lower body issues, Stone always seemed to show up when it mattered most, especially in the playoffs. He's been a leader for this team since they brought him over from Ottawa. He made history by being the first captain to lead his team to their first Stanley Cup win. His playoff numbers are already top tier for the Golden Knights franchise. The team also recently signed another player, Braden Bowman, to a long-term deal. They're set to start their new season soon with a new coach at the helm.