Channel 13 sports reporter Alex Eschelman sat down with Golden Knights' Alex Pietrangelo to learn more about the star defenseman.

Over the weekend, a bit of news dropped, as the Vegas Golden Knights announced that Alex Pietrangelo won’t be part of Team Canada’s entry at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

The 35-year-old said he's spoken to GM Brad Treliving about the possibility of representing Canada but is focused on the Maple Leafs.

Tanev admitted on Tuesday that he's had discussions with Treliving about the tournament, but isn't focused on the possibility of playing for Canada.

Insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is being considered as a potential replacement for Alex Pietrangelo on Team Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Of

Vegas defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from playing for Team Canada in the upcoming 2025 4 Nations Face-off because of an undisclosed ailment, the Golden Knights announced Sunday.

Golden Knights defenseman was on Team Canada's roster for best-on-best tournament, which will be held from Feb. 12-20

Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo said it was a tough decision to back out of the 4 Nations Face-Off in February, but he wants time to heal.

You could consider it a blow to Canada's roster, but the team is talent-rich on the blue line and has options to replace Pietrangelo. We have a list of players in mind to join a Canada defense that includes Cale Makar, Josh Morrissey, Colton Parayko, Travis Sanheim, Shea Theodore, and Devon Toews.

Veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo bowed out of the 4 Nations Face-Off. A proven winner, an offensive D-man, a shutdown player or a two-way blueliner could replace him.

Canada veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo, 35, has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off due to an undisclosed injury and to prepare for the rest of the NHL season with the Vegas Golden Knights, the club announced in a statement Sunday.