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Lands two-way contract McKown signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Canadiens on Monday.

Impact McKown was traded to the Canadiens from the Blue Jackets in late June, and he reached an agreement with his new team just under a month later. He made 63 regular-season appearances for AHL Cleveland last year, recording nine goals and 16 assists.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Off to Montreal McKown was traded to the Canadiens from the Blue Jackets on Thursday in exchange for Luke Tuch, Pierre LeBrun of TSN reports.

Impact McKown had nine goals and 16 assists over 63 regular-season games with AHL Cleveland in 2025-26. The center will likely spend most or all of the upcoming campaign in the AHL. He is an unsigned restricted free agent, so Montreal will need to extend McKown a qualifying offer in the coming days to retain his rights or sign him to a new deal.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up four points in AHL loss McKown scored a goal and added three assists in AHL Cleveland's 6-5 overtime loss to Chicago on Wednesday.

Impact This was just his second multi-point effort of the season. McKown is up to six goals, 14 points and a minus-6 rating over 37 appearances. Given his mediocre scoring so far, McKown doesn't seem likely to get an NHL look this season.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

On waivers Columbus waived McKown on Saturday.

Impact McKown should clear waivers, and he's expected to be reassigned to AHL Cleveland once he does so. The 23-year-old had 13 goals, 31 points and 34 PIM in 68 regular-season appearances with Cleveland last year.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pens two-way deal McKown signed a one-year, two-way contract with Columbus on Friday.

Impact McKown hasn't appeared in an NHL game since he logged 12 outings with the Jackets back in 2022-23. Despite playing entirely in the minors last year, the 22-year-old center still managed to put together a strong campaign with 13 goals and 18 assists in 68 regular-season games for the Monsters. Given the two-way nature of his new deal, McKown should be expected to continue playing the bulk of his minutes in the minors.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Cleveland McKown was returned to AHL Cleveland on Saturday, Aaron Portzline of The Athletic reports.

Impact McKown was held off the scoresheet in a 7-3 loss to Pittsburgh after he was recalled Friday to play in the Blue Jackets' preseason finale. McKown had nine goals and 24 points in 53 regular-season contests with AHL Cleveland in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Friday McKown was elevated from AHL Cleveland on Friday.

Impact McKown made the jump to the professional ranks last year following a three-year career with Colorado College. In his 53 regular-season games with AHL Cleveland, the 22-year-old center notched nine goals and 15 assists, adding another four points in 11 playoff matchups. While McKown likely will play most of his games in the minors this year, his offensive upside should see him make his NHL debut at some point during the 2024-25 campaign.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from camp McKown was sent down to AHL Cleveland on Friday, per CapFriendly.

Impact McKown's quest for a roster spot with the Blue Jackets came up short, as their offseason additions gave them more forward depth. The 21-year-old could still earn a call-up if he starts the season well with the Monsters.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hunter McKown endured humbling, challenging path to the NHL: 'I kept faith the whole time' McKown signed an entry-level deal with the Blue Jackets earlier this week, but not long ago, he was questioning his future in the game.

MARCH 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM