An original Golden Knight, Jonathan Marchessault wanted to stay in Las Vegas, but he also understood as well as anyone that this organization will do what it believes will put the team in the best position to win in the near and long term.

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 .