Joseph Veleno - NHL News & Rumors

Loses place in lineup Veleno was a healthy scratch for the third straight game in Thursday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Jake Evans and Alexandre Texier recently returned from injuries, leaving no room for Veleno in the lineup. Over 46 outings this season, Veleno has just four points with 44 shots on net, 111 hits and 15 PIM. Even if he draws back in, he'll be limited to bottom-six usage.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Cowan: Joe Veleno makes most of opportunity with hometown Canadiens "It goes a long way with a player and a coach when they trust you on the ice," Kirkland native says of relationship with Martin St. Louis.

JANUARY 27 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Media op: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media following Wednesday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

JANUARY 21 • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 14 • YOUTUBE

Postgame @ WSH: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media following Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena

JANUARY 14 • NHL.COM

Media op: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media following Sunday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

JANUARY 11 • NHL.COM

Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

For Canadiens' Joe Veleno, revenge is best served on cold Chicago ice After being dealt away from Blackhawks during the summer, Habs forward aims to "show them what they missed out on."

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Scores in Sunday's win Veleno scored a goal and added five hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Veleno got on the scoresheet for the second game in a row. That follows a stretch of 10 games without a point. The 25-year-old forward will likely remain limited in his scoring potential in a bottom-six role -- he's most often been on the fourth line this year. He's at three points, 24 shots on net, 63 hits, 18 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a minus-9 rating over 27 appearances so far.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jakub Dobes stops 27 shots in the Canadiens' 4-1 victory over the Oilers

Jakub Dobes stopped 27 shots and the Montreal Canadiens held off the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Sunday night, preventing Leon Draisaitl from reaching 1,000 points

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Oilers vs. Canadiens | NHL Highlights | December 14, 2025

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pockets helper in overtime loss Veleno logged an assist and four blocked shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Impact Veleno saw 15:51 of ice time in this contest, his second-highest total of the season. The 25-year-old also landed on a line with defensive ace Jake Evans, which could lead to more ice time if that duo, plus Brendan Gallagher, stays together. Veleno is not a fantasy option in most formats -- he has just two points with 23 shots on net, 58 hits and a minus-10 rating over 26 outings.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Veleno's role with Canadiens comes into sharper focus Tied for team lead with 48 hits and has gained Martin St. Louis's confidence with defensive play, penalty-kill effort and faceoff work.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Gets first goal, point of season Veleno scored a goal on four shots, blocked three shots and added two hits in Thursday's 8-4 loss to the Capitals.

Impact The goal was Veleno's first point with the Canadiens. The Montreal native has gone from healthy scratch to potentially a middle-six role as the Canadiens try to navigate without Kirby Dach (foot), Alex Newhook (ankle) and Jake Evans (undisclosed). Veleno has added 14 shots on net, 30 hits, 10 blocked shots, 13 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 15 appearances, but his offense should improve if he can earn an uptick in ice time -- he skated 17:00 in Thursday's contest after Evans' early exit.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Media op: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media following Friday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pregame @ SEA: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media ahead of Tuesday's game against the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Panarin has goal, 3 assists as Rangers beat Canadiens 4-3 and improve to 3-0-1 on the road

Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists as the New York Rangers rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Pregame vs. NYR: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media ahead of Saturday's game against the New York Rangers at the Bell Centre

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • NHL.COM

Canadiens: St-Louis' Big Dilemma Martin St-Louis is looking forward to inserting Joe Veleno in the lineup, but to do that, he needs to take someone out. This article looks a...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Canadiens' Arber Xhekaj, Patrik Laine fight for ice time | HI/O Bonus Both players have seen limited action, while defenceman Jayden Struble and forward Joe Veleno look to get in the lineup.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Cowan: Joe Veleno was the feel-good story of Canadiens' training camp The 25-year-old forward understood exactly what he had to do to prolong his NHL career with Habs — and then he went out and did it.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Media op: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media following Monday's practice at the CN Sports Complex in Brossard

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Pregame vs. OTT: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media at Canadiens Training Camp ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Ottawa Senators at the Bell Centre

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • NHL.COM

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Jakub Dobes stops 27 shots in the Canadiens' 4-1 victory over the Oilers

Panarin has goal, 3 assists as Rangers beat Canadiens 4-3 and improve to 3-0-1 on the road