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 .

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. He had been participating in the Golden Knights' training camp on a professional tryout agreement.

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.