Vegas Golden Knights Place Tanner Laczynski on Waivers
The Vegas Golden Knights have placed Tanner Laczynski, a former forward for the Philadelphia Flyers, on waivers, as reported by PuckPedia. Laczynski, who was born in Minooka, Illinois, is now entering his second year with the Golden Knights after officially joining the team in the summer of 2024.
Performance Overview
During his initial season with the Golden Knights, Laczynski participated in eight games, during which he managed to score one goal, in addition to contributing defensively with three blocks, three hits, and incurring six penalty minutes while finishing with a minus-1 rating.
Most of his time last season was spent with the Henderson Silver Knights, the Golden Knights’ AHL affiliate. There, Laczynski proved to be a valuable asset, playing 41 games and achieving impressive figures of 15 goals and 22 assists, culminating in 37 total points. These contributions solidified his role on the team during the recent campaign.
Career Background
Tanner Laczynski’s professional journey began when he was drafted by the Flyers in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft, chosen with the 169th pick. Over three seasons spent with the Flyers, he appeared in 38 games, accumulating two goals and two assists for a total of four points. His notable performances included a personal best of 32 games played in the 2022-23 season, which marked his final stretch with Philadelphia before moving to the Golden Knights organization.
