Knights sign former Stanley Cup champion to 1-year contract

Tanner Pearson is sticking around.

The Golden Knights signed the veteran forward to a one-year deal worth $775,000, the team announced Friday.

Pearson, 32, joined the Knights for training camp on a professional tryout agreement .

The 2014 Stanley Cup champion with the Los Angeles Kings made the most of his opportunity with two goals and an assist in four preseason games.

Pearson, who will likely start at fourth-line left wing, has 138 goals and 285 points in 644 career NHL games.

Injuries limited him to 68 appearances the past two seasons.

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