Report: Marchessault hitting open market after not renewing with Vegas
Jonathan Marchessault is slated to become an unrestricted free agent when the market opens at noon ET on Monday after being unable to come to terms with the Vegas Golden Knights, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports.
The 2023 Conn Smythe winner is the franchise's leader in goals (192), assists (225), points (417), game-winning goals (32), and games played (514).
As a result of seemingly being prepared to move on from Marchessault, the Golden Knights are showing interest in pending UFA Steven Stamkos, sources told Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. On Saturday, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said Stamkos will test free agency.
Marchessault is a founding member of the Golden Knights, joining the team in 2017 via the expansion draft after being left unprotected by the Florida Panthers. In early 2018, the 33-year-old signed a six-year, $30-million contract with Vegas that is now expiring.
He was an integral part of the 2023 Stanley Cup-winning roster, becoming only the 10th undrafted player to win the Conn Smythe Trophy after scoring 13 goals and tallying 12 assists throughout the playoffs.
Marchessault is coming off a 42-goal campaign during which he played all 82 games and added 27 assists.
He'll be considered one of the top players available when free agency opens.