Not only is Vegas Golden Knights starting goalie, Robin Lehner, out for the season, he has also filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
The troubles keep mounting for the star netminder who underwent surgery on both hips during the off-season last year. While he recuperates and rehabilitates, he is not expected to play in any regular season games for the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2022-2023 NHL season.
According to an investigative news article written by Mick Akers and Art Kane in the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Friday, Lehner signed a five-year, $25 million dollar contract with our local NHL team in 2020. That contract expires after the 2024-2025 NHL season.
Details from the article written by Akers and Kane point towards poor business investments made by Lehner as the reason for the bankruptcy filing. It all started back in 2017, before he joined the Vegas Golden Knights, when he decided to purchase a snake-breeding business. It has been alleged that he failed to make the necessary quarterly payments on that purchase, and he was sued for that.
Lehner’s financial woes were compounded when he was sued again in 2022 for allegedly failing to make payments on another company he purchased called Solarcode.
The LVRJ article by Akers and Kane reports that Lehner and his wife claimed to have up to $50 million dollars in debt in the Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. The Review-Journal reporters quote Zach Miller, a former NFL tight end turned financial adviser with AWM Capital, as stating: “As a pro athlete on a big contract, you’ve already won the game, no need to take excessive risk. Private investments and business ventures are where athletes lose the most.”
As Vegas Golden Knights fans, let’s hope Robin Lehner can solve his financial problems while he is recuperating and rehabilitating, so that when he gets back in the goalie crease next season, he can focus on hockey.
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9 Things Under $20 Every Sports Fan Will Love
AM/FM Radio Portable
Possibly one of the most important Must Haves for Sports fans is an AM/FM radio. Even better if it’s handheld. If you can’t catch the game on TV you can always find it on radio.
Sun/Fishing Hat
If you’re a Sports fan, chances are pretty likely that you attend some games outdoors, whether it be on the local, collegiate or professional level. Protect yourself in the stands with this UV 50+, windproof, sweat-wicking, quick-dry hat. Use it as a wide brim to block the sun or snap the side up when the clouds come out. Plus it’s packable, so you can throw it your bag and take it on the go.
Cooling Towels
A definitive Must Have for Sports fans is a cooling towel. It can get hot out there in the stands or wherever you’re enjoying the game. You soak these in cool water, wring out and wear in a variety of ways to cool your body down. For some extra coolness, why not throw it in the cooler for a few.
Ticket Stub Diary
Snag this Ticket Stub Diary by Eric Epstein to store your ticket stubs. Keeps them safe and easy to grab when you need to brag to your friends. The acid-free pages also include space for jotting down notes.
Tailgaiting Umbrella
As a Sports fan, if you spend time any time tailgating, then this Ace Hardware 4ft umbrella is a Must Have. Made of durable polyester, it will clamp onto your chair to keep you dry or protected from the sun. Plus, this bright green color will make it easy to find in the parking lot.
Stadium Approved Crossbody Purse
A Must Have for Sports fans attending any game is a stadium-approved see-through bag. This Vorspack Clear Crossbody measures 8 inches by 10 inches and will hold all of the necessities without being cumbersome. It comes in a variety of colors and would look great with any outfit.
Team Lanyards
Fanatics offers a wide range of lanyards covering every league you can think of. These are a sure-fire to keep your keys and tickets at the ready and from being lost. For well under $20, you can outfit the whole family and show your team pride.
