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OCTOBER 4, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Cowan: Joe Veleno could be wild card for Canadiens this season Kirkland native, 25, who was 30th overall pick in 2018 NHL Draft, trying to resuscitate his career after getting fresh start with Habs.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Postgame @ TOR: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media following Saturday's 4-2 preseason win over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • NHL.COM

Pregame @ TOR: Veleno | Montréal Canadiens Joe Veleno addresses the media at Canadiens Training Camp in Brossard ahead of Saturday's preseason game against the Toronto Maple Leafs at...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

New Canadiens Forward Ready To Bounce Back It was an eventful handful of months for new Montreal Canadiens forward Joe Veleno.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Canadiens: David Reinbacher Is Back On The Ice In Brossard With the end of August fast approaching, more Montreal Canadiens players are coming back to town in readiness for training camp. Yesterday,...

AUGUST 22, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Former Red Wings Round 1 Pick Joe Veleno Officially Goes Home to Montreal It's been an interesting last few months for former Detroit Red Wings forward Joe Veleno, whom they selected in the opening round of the 201...

JULY 16, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Montreal Signs Joe Veleno. Who is Joe, and What did they get? NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JULY 16, 2025 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Montreal Canadiens sign local forward Joe Veleno to one-year contract MONTREAL - The Montreal Canadiens have signed forward Joe Veleno to a one-year contract, the NHL club announced Wednesday.

JULY 16, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Lands with hometown team Veleno inked a one-year contract with Montreal on Wednesday.

Impact Veleno split the 2024-25 campaign between Detroit and Chicago last season, racking up eight goals and nine helpers in 74 combined regular-season games. After being traded to Seattle and then bought out by the Kraken, the 25-year-old center was free to return to his native Montreal. With the Habs, Veleno should challenge for a middle-six role and figures to push for the 20-point threshold after missing that mark last time around.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HockeyBuzz.com - Eklund - Knies Deal in Toronto Done, Mangiapane to Oilers(e3). Joe Veleno NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

JUNE 29, 2025 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Lands on unconditional waivers Veleno was placed on unconditional waivers Sunday to buy out the final season of his two-year, $4.55 million contract.

Impact Seattle acquired Veleno from Chicago on June 21 in exchange for Andre Burakovsky. The 25-year-old Veleno had eight goals, 17 points, 75 shots on net and 139 hits across 74 regular-season appearances between Detroit and Chicago in 2024-25. Assuming he clears waivers, he will become an unrestricted free agent.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blackhawks Trade Veleno To Kraken For Burakovsky The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Joe Veleno on Saturday.

JUNE 26, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Blackhawks acquire Andre Burakovsky from Kraken in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno

The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno

JUNE 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Blackhawks Trade Veleno To Kraken For Burakovsky The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Joe Veleno on Saturday.

JUNE 21, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Kraken and Blackhawks Swap Forwards In One-For-One Trade The Seattle Kraken have acquired Joe Veleno from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Andre Burakovsky.

JUNE 21, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Blackhawks acquire F Andre Burakovsky from Kraken The Chicago Blackhawks acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Seattle Kraken on Saturday in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno.Burakovsky, 3...

JUNE 21, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Dealt to Seattle Veleno was acquired by Seattle from Chicago on Saturday in exchange for Andre Burakovsky, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Impact Veleno's time in Chicago was a short one as he was dealt from Detroit at the trade deadline in March. The 25-year-old had three goals and seven points in 18 regular-season games with the Blackhawks, giving him eight goals and nine assists in 56 regular-season appearances in 2024-25. He should be a bottom-six forward at best in Seattle.

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Tuesday Veleno scored a goal and put two shots on net in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Senators.

Impact Veleno lit the lamp for Chicago's second goal of the contest just over six minutes into the first period. Overall, the 25-year-old center posted eight goals, 17 points, 139 hits and 75 shots on net in 74 games this season. Veleno's first 18 games with the Blackhawks saw him raise his play offensively with three goals and seven points in that span. He wrapped up the season with back-to-back games with a point and was a bright spot down the stretch on the Blackhawks' fourth line. He is signed through next season and should challenge for a middle-six role to begin the 2025-26 campaign.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper Sunday Veleno produced an assist, three shots on goal, five hits and two PIM in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Penguins.

Impact Veleno has two goals and three assists over his last seven games, which is solid work for a bottom-six forward. The 25-year-old wasn't able to find much consistency with the Red Wings prior to the trade deadline, but he's been a little better with the Blackhawks. Overall, he's at 15 points, 64 shots on net, 127 hits, 40 blocked shots, 15 PIM and a minus-20 rating over 69 appearances.

APRIL 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Sunday Veleno scored a goal in Sunday's 5-2 loss to Utah.

Impact Veleno has four points over his last four games. The 25-year-old is seeing a larger role on the third line while Colton Dach (elbow) is injured and Jason Dickinson (wrist) is out for the season. Veleno is up to 14 points, 60 shots on net, 119 hits, 38 blocked shots and a minus-19 rating over 66 appearances. He's still not a strong option for most fantasy managers given his bottom-six deployment on a weak team.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moore and Rinzel each make their NHL debut with the Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks got a closer look at two of their top prospects when Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel each made their NHL debut

MARCH 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Kerfoot has a goal and 2 assists in Utah's 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks

Alexander Kerfoot had a goal and two assists and Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 shots to help the Utah Hockey Club beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Pockets helper in loss Veleno registered an assist and three hits in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Veleno has three points over his last three contests. The 25-year-old has played in nine of 10 games since he was traded to the Blackhawks from the Red Wings. He's not a lock for the lineup, but when he plays, he's often been in a bottom-six role. Veleno is up to 13 points, 59 shots on net, 118 hits, 37 blocked shots and a minus-18 rating over 65 appearances this season.

MARCH 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Veleno Seems To Be Getting Comfortable With Blackhawks On Sunday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks took on the Philadelphia Flyers at United Center. It was a barn-burner as the Blackhawks defeate...

MARCH 24, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

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Blackhawks acquire Andre Burakovsky from Kraken in exchange for fellow forward Joe Veleno

Moore and Rinzel each make their NHL debut with the Blackhawks

Kerfoot has a goal and 2 assists in Utah's 5-2 victory over the Blackhawks