Lehner re-signs with Golden Knights, shares thanks on social media

Goalie expressed gratitude to team for 'believing in me' with 5-year deal

By Pat Pickens @Pat_Pickens / NHL.com Staff Writer

October 03, 2020

Robin Lehner finally has a home and couldn't be more thankful.

The Vegas Golden Knights goalie expressed his gratitude on Twitter after he signed a five-year, $25 million contract to remain with the Golden Knights on Saturday.

Can’t put in to words how happy me and my family are to finally find a home. Especially in a fantastic place like las Vegas with this great team and organization. It’s been a long road to get here for me and I could not be any happier. Life is at times not easy and
— Robin Lehner (@RobinLehner) October 3, 2020

The Golden Knights were Lehner's fourth team in the past three seasons, and the fifth team of his 11-season NHL career. He signed one-year contracts with the New York Islanders in 2018 and Chicago Blackhawks in 2019 then was traded to Vegas Feb. 24.
Lehner has been transparent about his struggles with addiction and bipolar disorder and has advocated for mental health initiatives. He also express gratitude for the Golden Knights' belief in him and willingness to commit to him long-term.

You make mistakes and you can learn from them. I’ve been extremely lucky to have some special people help me get to this point. This is also a big win for everyone with mental health issues out there. I’m an open person with bipolar 1, ptsd, anxiety And that’s ok. I take medicine
— Robin Lehner (@RobinLehner) October 3, 2020

Stigma is real in the world but this gives me hope for the future. Thanks @GoldenKnights for believing in me. 🐼🐼🐼
— Robin Lehner (@RobinLehner) October 3, 2020

He also expressed thanks for the Blackhawks and Islanders, specifically the New York fans with
whom he became extremely close
.

I also want to thank @NHLBlackhawks @NYIslanders organizations and teammates there that helped me to this point. Especially fans in Long Island that truly changed my life and gave me the push I needed.
— Robin Lehner (@RobinLehner) October 3, 2020

Lehner re-signs with Golden Knights, shares thanks on social media

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