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Sharks Place Brett Leason On Waivers

Sharks Place Brett Leason On Waivers

According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the San Jose Sharks have placed forward Brett Leason on waivers. The transaction suggests that forward Adam Gaudette, who began the season on the Sharks’ injured reserve, is nearing a return.

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 18
Washington Capitals Reassign Brett Leason

Washington Capitals Reassign Brett Leason

The Washington Capitals announced today that forward Brett Leason has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Hershey Bears. The move opens a roster

Washington Capitals News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 7
Capitals Recall Brett Leason

Capitals Recall Brett Leason

The Capitals have recalled winger Brett Leason to begin his second stint in Washington, according to a team announcement. Leason’s return to the NHL coincides with an injury to Aliaksei Protas, who has missed the last two with a lower-body injury and has now landed on injured reserve as the corresponding move for his recall.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 27
Two NHL players placed on waivers for Oct. 27

Two NHL players placed on waivers for Oct. 27

A couple of familiar names have been put on the wire to start the week. On Monday, Tampa Bay Lightning forward Mitchell Chaffee and Washington Capitals forward Brett Leason were both put on waivers, making them available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 27
Capitals sign Brett Leason to one-year contract

Capitals sign Brett Leason to one-year contract

On Monday, Washington Capitals general manager Chris Patrick announced that the team has signed forward Brett Leason to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Minnesota Wild News / Gone Puck Wild / September 5, 2025

Wild sign former highly-regarded prospect to PTO prior to camp opening

Brett Leason has a certain set of skills that could help a team like the Wild.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 5, 2025
Report: Wild sign Brett Leason to PTO

Report: Wild sign Brett Leason to PTO

The Minnesota Wild are bringing in forward Brett Leason on a professional tryout (PTO) ahead of training camp, according to The Athletic’s Michael Russo.

Anaheim Ducks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 22, 2025
Former second-round pick is receiving KHL interest

Former second-round pick is receiving KHL interest

A later entrant to this year’s UFA market, he hasn’t been able to secure a contract in the first three weeks of free agency. 

Anaheim Ducks News / Field Level Media / November 18, 2024
Brett Leason's 3-point game guides Ducks over Stars

Brett Leason's 3-point game guides Ducks over Stars

Brett Leason notched a goal and two assists while leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 4-2 win against the host Dallas Stars on Monday evening. Leason has two goals and four assists in four games since returning to the lineup after being a healthy scratch for three straight games and five out of six.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Anaheim Ducks News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2024
Brett Leason, Urho Vaakanainen sign one-year contracts with Anaheim Ducks

Brett Leason, Urho Vaakanainen sign one-year contracts with Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks are bringing back two familiar names, signing forward Brett Leason to a one-year, $1.05 million deal, and defenseman Urho Vaakanainen to a one-year, $1.1 million contract.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 28, 2023
Ducks hand Golden Knights 4th straight loss

Ducks hand Golden Knights 4th straight loss

Brett Leason scored two goals, including the first of four in the game's opening 12 1/2 minutes, and the Anaheim Ducks earned a 5-2 victory Wednesday over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights, who are on a season-long four-game losing streak.

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