Vegas Golden Knights decide to not put this players name on the Stanley Cup

You never know what will happen during a players National Hockey League career, sometimes a career can last 20 seasons and sometimes a player runs into injury troubles and their career is cut short. As is the case with Nolan Patrick, the 2nd overall pick in the 2017 NHL entry draft.

As a member of the Vegas Golden Knights and with his career likely over due to injury at just 24, many thought the NHL would allow him to have his name engraved on the Cup despite not playing last season. However, that won't be happening; take a look.





Patrick has struggled with both upper body injuries and concussion issues In his career before being diagnosed with hereditary migraine disorder 2019-2020 season. He did come back in the 2021-22 season, playing just 25 games for the Golden Knights.

If this is indeed the end of the road for Patrick in the NHL, it's quite sad that the league and the Golden Knights didn't allow him to have his name on the cup. One would think his circumstance is special and should be treated as such.