Two years after leading the Vegas Golden Knights to a Stanley Cup victory, goaltender Adin Hill has solidified his role as the team’s top goalie. Recently, Hill agreed to a lucrative six-year contract extension valued at $37.5 million. Instead of becoming an unrestricted free agent this summer, Hill will have an annual cap hit of $6.25 million beginning next NHL season and continuing through 2031.
“I wanted to stay in Vegas,” Hill expressed following a practice session in Buffalo. “It’s what I wanted, so I’m happy we got it done.”
At 28 years old, Hill is experiencing one of his best seasons, appearing in a career-high 39 games. He boasts a 2.53 goals-against average and a .906 save percentage, playing a crucial role in lifting Vegas to the top of the Pacific Division standings. His performance included a standout 27-save shutout performance against Columbus on Thursday night.
” I don’t know how many (games) exactly he’s going to start, but if you map it out, he’s going to be close to 50,” noted Vegas coach Bruce Cassidy. “We thought at the start of the year, 48-ish, 49 would be about 60% (of the schedule), so we thought around there so he’s right there.”
Hill was primarily a journeyman in his third professional organization and had no playoff experience when suddenly thrust into action during the playoffs two years ago. Following injuries to Logan Thompson and Laurent Brossoit, Hill stepped up and recorded an impressive 11-4 record with a 2.17 GAA and a league-best .932 save percentage, propelling the Golden Knights to their first Stanley Cup title.
“You think about the story that he comes in here two years ago from San Jose and what he’s been able to do for us and for himself,” Cassidy said. “Big credit to the organization and specifically (goaltending coach) Sean Burke for the work he’s put in and for identifying that level of talent and what he thought he could be so we’re all happy.”
Although Hill played as a backup for Canada at the recent 4 Nations Face-Off and is a potential contender for the 2026 Milan Olympics, he modestly described his current season as “fine.” His eyes are firmly set on winning another championship.
“You have the feeling of when you win, so that’s what you’re chasing again,” Hill said. “I feel like I’m always able to kind of compartmentalize and focus on what I need to focus on, so it’s nice to have the contract done. It’s one less thing to worry about, and now the goal is to go win a Stanley Cup.”
