The COVID-19 pandemic was a strange time to be alive. Everything stopped. Schools were now virtual, social events became less social, and uncertainty plagued the world.

There had been reports that Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo was at risk of missing the entire 2025-26 season as a result of injury, and that he could require multiple significant surgeries during the offseason. Now, it seems as if his career is in jeopardy.