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There is a certain rhythm to how NHL organizations build out their depth charts in July. The headlines tend to go one way, while the actual roster work goes another.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / July 2

Report: Maple Leafs sign Cole McWard and Henrik Rybinski to two-year deals

The Toronto Maple Leafs have reportedly signed defenceman Cole McWard and forward Henrik Rybinski to identical two-year deals carrying an AAV of $875K, according to PuckPedia.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Leafs sign McWard, Rybinski to two-year contracts

A couple of solid minor-leaguers are heading to the Six. On Thursday, the Toronto Maple Leafs signed defenseman Cole McWard and forward Henrik Rybinski to two-year contracts.

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New York Islanders News / Pension Plan Puppets / July 2

Leafs Sign Cole McWard

Cole McWard is 25, and a right-shooting defender originally from Frenton, Missouri, which is not something you see every day in hockey. He is an undrafted former player for Ohio State.

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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.

New York Islanders News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 3

New York Islanders Recall Cole McWard

The New York Islanders announced today that defenseman Cole McWard has been recalled from the club’s AHL affiliate, the Bridgeport Islanders. McWard takes the place of blueliner Marshall Warren on the Islanders’ roster, as Warren was reassigned to Bridgeport yesterday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1, 2025

Islanders sign Matthew Highmore, Cole McWard to one-year, two-way deals

The New York Islanders announced Tuesday the signings of forward Matthew Highmore, along with defenseman Cole McWard to one-year, two-way deals. The team also announced the signings of forwards Chris Terry, Max Dorrington, Cam Berg, Ross Mitton and Hunter Drew, as well as defenseman Luke Rowe, to one-year AHL contracts.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucks Daily / March 16, 2025

Life-Changing News Strikes Vancouver Canucks Prospect Cole McWard

It's been nearly two years since Cole McWard made his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks and since then, the blueliner has spent the majority of his time developing in the American Hockey League.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / February 16, 2025

CA’s top 20 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #11 Ty Mueller

We are back with our 2025 mid-season edition of our CanucksArmy top 20 Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings. If you are curious about our ranking criteria, check them out in our HM installment.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 14, 2025

CA’s top 20 Canucks mid-season prospect rankings: #12 Cole McWard

We are back with our 2025 mid-season edition of our CanucksArmy top 20 Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings. If you are curious about our ranking criteria, check them out in our Honourable Mentions installment.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 6, 2024

Canucks assign Lekkerimäki and McWard to AHL Abbotsford

It was a short trip up Highway 1 for Vancouver Canucks prospects Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Cole McWard, as one day after getting called up by the organization, they were reassigned back to AHL Abbotsford on Friday morning.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 6, 2024

Oilers forward Zach Hyman returns to lineup following five-game absence

Corey Masisak: Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton shed his no-contact jersey at practice yesterday. Gerry Moddejonge: Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman returned to the lineup after missing the past five games with an undisclosed injury.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / December 5, 2024

Canucks recall Lekkerimäki, McWard, and Sasson from AHL Abbotsford

The Vancouver Canucks have recalled Jonathan Lekkerimäki, Cole McWard, and Max Sasson from the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks. The club also put Filip Hronek on Long Term Injured Reserve.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 18, 2024

Canucks to be without two players at beginning of training camp

The two will be working to recover from lower-body injuries before camp ends.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 18, 2024

Canucks’ Allvin says Demko, Blueger, McWard, and Joshua unavailable for start of training camp

Penticton, BC — Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin spoke alongside president Jim Rutherford and head coach Rick Tocchet for the official kick-off of training camp 2024 on Wednesday night.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / September 12, 2024

Report: Canucks’ Cole McWard held off Young Stars roster with 'minor nagging injury'

Vancouver Canucks defence prospect Cole McWard is dealing with a “minor nagging injury” according to Postmedia’s Ben Kuzma. Kuzma reports that Abbotsford Canucks GM and Vancouver Canucks AGM Ryan Johnson cited this as the reason for McWard’s absence from the club’s 2024 Young Stars Classic roster, which was released earlier this week.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / July 19, 2024

CA’s top 20 Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings: #14 Cole McWard

Welcome back to our CanucksArmy top 20 Vancouver Canucks prospect rankings. We have officially hit our 14-ranked prospect, meaning it’s time to offer a quick recap of who we have covered thus far.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / June 20, 2024

Vancouver Canucks sign Linus Karlsson, Cole McWard to one-year contracts

On Thursday, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin announced that the club has agreed to terms with forward Linus Karlsson and defenseman Cole McWard on one-year contracts. Both contracts will be two-way and will run through the 2024-25 season. Karlsson played in four regular-season games for the Canucks in 2023-24.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / May 6, 2024

Zach Sawchenko posts another strong game as Abby Canucks drop game two in Ontario

After a four-day break in action, any momentum either team had gained from game one was long gone. In a crucial game two of a best-of-five series, the Canucks had their moments, but ultimately faced an incredible performance from the opposing netminder.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 28, 2024

The Farmies: Goals from Aatu Räty and Cole McWard not enough to avoid Abbotsford’s ninth regulation loss of 2024

Heading into a frigid Tuesday night at the Abbotsford Centre, the Canucks record when trailing after the second period was 2-14-0-0. Against the Colorado Eagles, the Canucks’ power play had scored twice across 17 attempts, while their penalty kill had broke even with a shorthanded goal and a single power play goal against across 13 PKs.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / February 22, 2024