The Golden Knights took a step closer to finalizing their opening lineup on Friday. The club took to social media to announce that veteran forward Tanner Pearson, who played with Vegas on a professional tryout (PTO) in September, has been signed to a one-year contract .

Tanner Pearson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Golden Knights on Friday. The 32-year-old, who was on a professional tryout contract, has three points (two goals, one assist) in four preseason games with the Golden Knights.

The Vegas Golden Knights have signed Tanner Pearson a one-year contract after he played throughout training camp on a professional try-out.

Forward Tanner Pearson signed a one-year, $775,000 contract with the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday. Pearson, 32, recorded two goals and an assist and was a plus-4 in four games during the preseason.

Pearson has been living in a hotel during Golden Knights training camp while his wife and two kids remained in Canada. Vegas brought Pearson to camp on a professional tryout (PTO) with no promise of a contract. His excellent play and character led to Vegas GM Kelly McCrimmon offering a one-year deal at $775,000.

As the preseason comes to an end, clubs have to make tough decisions regarding their players on Professional Tryout contracts (PTO). The Vancouver Canucks have already made their decision to release Sammy Blais off his PTO and assign him to their AHL affiliate,