Mark Stone made the next chapter sound simple.
After signing a two-year contract extension worth $9 million AAV on Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights captain told Taylor Rocha exactly where his head is at. The message was clear, direct, and about as reassuring as it gets for a fan base that already knows what he means to the franchise.
“I don’t see myself in any other jersey anymore.” 🥹
Vegas’ first captain is here to stay ⚔️ #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/PZaKgQG8Ww
- Taylor Rocha (@TaylorRochaTV) September 16, 2026
That kind of statement lands differently when it comes from a player who has already done so much in Vegas. Stone is coming off a season in which he scored 28 goals and added 45 assists, and the new deal includes a full no-move clause for both years. For Golden Knights fans, the takeaway is obvious: the captain isn’t going anywhere.
Stone’s connection to Las Vegas has only grown stronger over time. The Winnipeg native has become a defining figure for the organization, not just because of what he does on the ice, but because of how central he’s become to the team’s identity. He delivered a hat trick in the 2023 Stanley Cup clincher, finishing off a promise from team owner Bill Foley that had been made six years earlier.
His numbers back up the reputation. In eight seasons with Vegas, Stone has 136 goals and 260 assists. He’s also posted 31.6 offensive point shares and 12.9 defensive point shares during that stretch, production that puts him among the most impactful players in Golden Knights history.
The bigger picture is even stronger when you look at what Vegas has done with him in the lineup. The Golden Knights have an all-time record of 237-118-45 when Stone plays. Without him, that mark drops to 164-106-31, a reminder of both his importance and the injury issues that have followed him, including spleen and back injuries.
Stone arrived in Las Vegas after seven seasons with the Ottawa Senators, and since then he’s become the offensive leader the Golden Knights needed. He has brought scoring, depth, and leadership to a team that has stayed competitive throughout its existence.
That’s why his latest comments didn’t exactly shock anyone around the fan base. They just confirmed what had been building for years: Mark Stone has become a fixture in Vegas, and for Golden Knights fans, he looks like exactly that - Mr. Golden Knight.
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