The Golden Knights made a significant move by signing defenseman Brayden McNabb to a three-year contract extension worth $10.95 million. This deal ensures that McNabb, one of the original players from the 2017 expansion draft, will remain with the team for the franchise’s first decade.
McNabb, at 33 years old, will have a salary cap hit of $3.65 million starting from next season until 2027-28. He has been a key player for the Golden Knights, helping them reach the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season and ultimately winning it all in 2023. With 518 games played, 1,256 hits, and 1,144 blocked shots, McNabb holds several franchise records and has been a reliable presence on the ice for over 10,205 minutes.
This extension marks the third time McNabb has signed a new contract with the team, previously receiving raises in 2017 and 2022. Without this extension, he would have become an unrestricted free agent next summer. The Golden Knights are also securing their defense for the future by having players like Alex Pietrangelo, Zach Whitecloud, Shea Theodore, and Noah Hanifin signed to long-term contracts.
McNabb’s contribution to the team over the past eight seasons has been invaluable, as he continues to play a crucial role on the ice while averaging nearly 20 minutes of ice time per game. With two points in 16 games this season, McNabb remains a steady presence for the Golden Knights.
Looking ahead, the team will now focus on potentially re-signing Nicolas Hague, who is a pending restricted free agent. With McNabb locked in for the next three years, the Golden Knights are solidifying their defensive core and setting themselves up for continued success in the seasons to come.