Could Mark Stone's latest injury by season ending? Insider reveals the news isn't good
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone has missed the past two games with an upper-body injury. Hockey insider Frank Seravalli confirmed Knights fans worst fears that Stone's injury is yet again, another back issue.
The 30-year-old is 2nd on the team in scoring for the Pacific Division leading Golden Knights, with 17 goals and 38 points in 43 games.
During his five seasons with the Golden Knights; he has accumulated 73 goals and 203 points in 217 games. Stone was acquired in a deal with the Ottawa Senators in exchange for Oscar Lindberg, Erik Brannstrom, and a 2020 second-round pick that became Egor Sokolov.
Stone signed a eight-year, $75,000,000 contract with an AAV of $9,500,000, the contract runs through 2026-27.
During the off-season Stone underwent lumbar discectomy surgery to help remove pressure from a nerve that was causing sharp "electric shock" type pain to radiate through his back. This latest injury could have extreme ramifications to Stone's long-term career. If Stone's back continues to be an issue, he may have to look at additional methods to help relieve the pain.
If Stone is unable to play again this season, or not up to his abilities it doesn't bode well for the Golden Knights.
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JANVIER 17 | 28 ANSWERS Could Mark Stone's latest injury by season ending? Insider reveals the news isn't good Can Vegas still win the Pacific Division with Stone spending a lengthy time on the sidelines? | ||
| Yes, their depth scoring will pull them through | 11 | 39.3 % |
| No, Pacific is too tough | 17 | 60.7 % |
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