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NHL goalie Robin Lehner has assets frozen by judge after filing bankruptcy


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Ty McDonald
September 28, 2024  (2:35 PM)
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National Hockey League goaltender Robin Lehner seems to be in some financial trouble.

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Natalie Cox has made the move to freeze the assets of both Robin Lehner and his wife Donya Lehner after a filing from creditor Aliya Growth Fund according to a report from the Las Vegas Review Journal. The filing appears to have been made in response to both the Lehner's spending since filing for bankruptcy in 2022 as well as the couple's decision to allegedly transfer funds from their bank accounts to non-creditors.
"Sufficient evidence exists to show that Mr. Lehner is transferring and dissipating assets in an attempt to avoid paying fraudulently incurred debts to creditors, including millions of dollars owed AGF and the other creditors," reads the filing as per the Las Vegas Review-Journal

To make matters worse it sounds like the Lehners have continued to burn through money despite filing for Bankruptcy in 2022.
"Despite Lehner receiving $6 million under his NHL contract for the 2023-24 NHL season, it appears the vast majority of such funds have already been spent or transferred to third parties," read the court filing.

Now Lehner's assets have been frozen by Judge Natalie Cox and moving forward, he will only be able to access $25,000 per month for living expenses and legal fees moving forward.
Amid his seemingly growing financial problems, Lehner had failed to report to training camp earlier this month and there are now serious questions about his future in the National Hockey League and the future of his contract with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Lehner was set to enter the final year of his 5 year deal this season, a deal that carries an average annual value of $5 million per season. The veteran goaltender hasn't appeared in a game since April 2022 after going through hip surgery.
Vegas is considering terminating his contract. General manager Kelly McCrimmon addressed the situation during a press conference prior to training camp, saying Lehner will not report to the team and remains "unfit to play."
Continue to follow this story because it seems there is more instore.

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