Golden Knights extend goaltender Carl Lindbom ahead of free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:27 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced a three-year contract extension for goaltender Carl Lindbom, keeping him with the team until 2029. This decision comes just days before the NHL free agency opens on July 1. Lindbom, a seventh-round draft pick in 2021, made his NHL debut during the 2025 season and achieved notable success in the AHL with the Henderson Silver Knights. The move clarifies the goaltending situation for the Golden Knights, who are still determining roles for Carter Hart, Adin Hill, and Akira Schmid heading into the 2026-27 season.
- •Carl Lindbom signs a three-year extension with the Golden Knights.
- •Deal keeps him in Vegas through 2029 with a $900,000 cap hit.
- •Lindbom made his NHL debut in October 2025.
- •He achieved top-five AHL numbers with a 2.16 goals against average.
- •Carter Hart is the presumed starter, as Adin Hill is involved in trade discussions.
- 5:27 AMYahoo Sports — Latest roster move from Golden Knights sheds light on goaltending situation
"Days before free agency opens on July 1, the Vegas Golden Knights have made an important decision regarding the future of their goaltending.
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