VEGAS (July 8, 2025): Vegas Golden Knights General Manager Kelly McCrimmon announced today, July 8, that the team has signed defenseman Lukas Cormier to a one-year contract for the 2025-26 season.
Cormier, 23, played in 19 AHL games for the Henderson Silver Knights last season, producing nine assists. Cormier spent the previous two seasons in Henderson, where he has skated in a total of 139 contests, collecting 64 points (14 G, 50 A) in three years. The defenseman has played in two NHL games, both with Vegas, and recorded an assist during his debut on Jan. 4, 2024, as part of a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders at T-Mobile Arena. Before turning pro, the native of Sainte-Marie-De-Kent, New Brunswick spent four seasons in the QMJHL with the Charlottetown Islanders and became the first-ever player to win the Emile Bouchard Trophy twice, given annually to the league’s top defenseman. Cormier was drafted by the Golden Knights in the third round (68th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Lukas Cormier, Defenseman
Birthplace: Sainte-Marie-De-Kent, NB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 190 lbs.
Age: 23
Shoots: Left
Notes:
- Played in 19 AHL games last season with the Henderson Silver Knights, posting nine assists
- Over past three years, has gained experience in a total of 139 AHL games, recording 64 points (14 G, 50 A)
- Has played in two NHL games, both with the Golden Knights, and recorded an assist in his debut on Jan. 4, 2024, as part of a 5-2 win over the New York Islanders
- Spent parts of four seasons with the Charlottetown Islanders of the QMJHL, producing 207 points (70 G, 137 A) in 208 games
- Only defenseman all-time in the QMJHL to win the Emile Bouchard Trophy twice, awarded annually to the league’s best defenseman
- Drafted by the Golden Knights in the third round (68th overall) of the 2020 NHL Entry Draft
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