Stanley Cup Champion Withdrawals, Replacement Named For 4 Nations Face-Off 2025 Tournament
The 4 Nations Face-Off is quickly approaching for NHL players, and one specific star and former Stanley Cup Champion has refused to represent his country despite being named to the roster.
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from the upcoming 4-Nations Face-Off tournament which is quickly upcoming in February.
The Vegas Golden Knights have announced that top defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has chosen to withdraw from the upcoming 4-Nations face-off to tend to what they describe as an «ailment» and prepare for the remaining season.
Why did Alex Pietrangelo withdraw from the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament?
The team has refused to give a reason, perhaps the NHL, and Gary Bettman's ridiculous antics so far this season has sparked players to fight back.
Pietrangelo was named to Team Canada's 4-Nations Face-Off roster on December 3rd, alongside Golden Knights teammate Theodore and former St. Louis Blues teammate Colton Parayko. The reasons for Pietrangelo's withdraw seem unclear. He has shown no signs of injury through the recent stretch and has even recorded an assist in four of Vegas' last five games. Pietrangelo is also signed through the end of the 2026-27 season, giving him a reasonable chance at making Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics with a strong showing at the 4-Nations tournament.
Players in the NHL will have a week off when the tournament approaches, and it's clear Pietrangelo would rather spend that time with his family and practicing with his team as they are in search for another Stanley Cup.
Alex Pietrangelo's replacement for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament revealed
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