THE STORY
Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Robin Lehner and his wife filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Nevada on December 30, 2022, citing debts of up to $50 million to numerous creditors. Public bankruptcy reporting also detailed financial disputes connected to Lehner's business ventures, including a reptile farm in Missouri and a $1.2 million purchase of exotic snakes.
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WHY IT MATTERS
The bankruptcy became a prominent example of the financial risks professional athletes can face through personal investments, business ventures and debt outside their playing careers.