In a shocking turn of events, Stanley Cup champion Alex Pietrangelo has announced that he will be stepping away from the Vegas Golden Knights for bilateral femur reconstruction surgery. The star defenseman, known for his bone-crushing hits on the ice, has reportedly been dealing with severe pain in both of his femurs for quite some time.
In a press conference held earlier today, Pietrangelo made the announcement, stating, “I’ve been feeling a little off lately, and after consulting with my doctors, we’ve decided that bilateral femur reconstruction surgery is the best course of action for me at this time. I plan to come back stronger than ever and help lead the Golden Knights to another Stanley Cup victory.”
Teammates were shocked by the news, with forward Jonathan Marchessault saying, “I can’t believe Alex is going to be out for so long. Who’s going to keep us in line on the ice now? We’re going to miss his bone-crushing hits and his leadership out there.”
General Manager Kelly McCrimmon also weighed in on the situation, stating, “We fully support Alex in his decision to undergo surgery. We know he will come back better than ever, and we look forward to having him back on the ice with us.”
In the meantime, the Golden Knights have announced that they have signed a new defenseman, Bobby Bones, to fill in for Pietrangelo during his recovery. When asked about his new role with the team, Bones said, “I’m just here to do my best and help the team in any way I can. I may not have the same bone-crushing hits as Alex, but I’ll do my best to hold down the fort until he returns.”
Fans of the Golden Knights are hopeful that Pietrangelo’s surgery will be a success and that he will be back on the ice in no time. In the meantime, they will have to settle for cheering on their team and their new defenseman, Bobby Bones, as they continue their quest for another Stanley Cup victory.
