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Golden Knights extend William Karlsson for two years at $13.5 million

ESPN NHL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 9:53 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Golden Knights extend William Karlsson for two years at $13.5 million

Summary

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed center William Karlsson to a two-year contract extension valued at $13.5 million, averaging $6.75 million per season. This deal secures one of the team's key players as they look to build on recent successes. Karlsson has been a significant part of the Golden Knights' roster since their inaugural season, contributing both in scoring and playmaking. The extension reflects the team's commitment to retaining core talent ahead of the upcoming season.

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•Karlsson signs a two-year extension with an AAV of $6.75 million.
•The deal totals $13.5 million over the duration.
•Karlsson has been with the Golden Knights since their first season.
•The extension reflects the team's strategy for core player retention.

Latest Updates

10:42 PMESPN NHL — Knights sign franchise staple Karlsson to 2-year, $13.5M deal
9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Vegas Golden Knights Make Decision on Next William Karlsson Contract

What they're saying

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The Vegas Golden Knights have some good news on this Wednesday, as the NHL season is just getting underway. Vegas managed a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks last night to open the NHL season, and today they reward one of their veteran forwards, who has been getting it done for them for a long …
— Yahoo Sports