Channel 13 sports reporter Alex Eschelman sat down with Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo to learn more about the star defenseman.
Alex Pietrangelo, Maple Leafs
Tanev admitted on Tuesday that he's had discussions with Treliving about the tournament, but isn't focused on the possibility of playing for Canada.
Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo said it was a tough decision to back out of the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, but he wants time to heal.
Golden Knights defenseman was on Team Canada's roster for best-on-best tournament, which will be held from Feb. 12-20
Insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is being considered as a potential replacement for Alex Pietrangelo on Team Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Of
The risk-reward part of it for the best NHL players is obvious. You get to represent your country, wear its sweater and compete for a title. You are also vulnerable, like with any game, to injury. But players who have committed to the 4 Nations Face-Off in February appear more than excited to compete,
Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson has been added to Sweden's roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-off as an injury replacement for New Jersey's Jacob Markstrom.
Veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo bowed out of the 4 Nations Face-Off. A proven winner, an offensive D-man, a shutdown player or a two-way blueliner could replace him.
Pietrangelo, 35, was one of the most experienced players on the Canadian roster with two Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold and a World Cup of Hockey title on his resume. He is not currently injured and was in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars. He did miss a week in November with an upper-body injury.