Golden Knights extend Karlsson on 2-year deal

The Vegas Golden Knights announced a two-year contract extension for center William Karlsson carrying an average annual value of $6.75 million. Karlsson was entering the final season of an eight-year deal, and the new agreement keeps him with the franchise through the 2028-29 campaign. The contract includes a $6 million signing bonus in year one and a 15-team modified no-trade clause in both seasons.

Karlsson ranks second in franchise history with 165 goals and 403 points across 753 career NHL contests. Despite being limited by injuries to just 14 regular-season games in 2025-26, the 33-year-old returned for the postseason to help Vegas reach the Stanley Cup Final before breaking his wrist in Game 5 against Carolina.