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Last summer, the Canadiens offered Joe Veleno a one-year contract. The player, who wore number 90 last season, didn't have a major offensive role with the team; he was mainly used as a depth player and didn't play in every game.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / July 8

How Joe Veleno angered Rangers fans 1 week after free-agent signing

Maybe Joe Veleno can request a mulligan from New York Rangers fans. Because it appears he needs a second chance to make a good first impression after signing a one-year contract with the Rangers in free agency on July 1.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / July 6

Joe Veleno practiced in Brossard this morning… wearing the Montreal Canadiens’ uniform

This morning, a few Canadiens players practiced in Brossard. Who was there? Our colleague Patrick Guillet, who was on site, spotted players like Ivan Demidov, Alexander Zharovsky, and Owen Beck on the ice at the CN Complex.

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What’s Rangers’ plan after signing free-agent center Joe Veleno

The New York Rangers made their first signing of NHL free agency on Wednesday, inking 26-year-old center Joe Veleno to a one-year, $1.2 million contract.

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NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Rangers sign Joe Veleno to one-year contract

The New York Rangers are active on the first day NHL free agency, as they have signed center Joe Veleno to a one-year contract that will come with a price tag of $1.2 million.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 30

'It’s still possible that Joe Veleno will be back next year.'

Earlier today, the CH submitted eight qualifying offers. Among them, Kirby Dach, Zachary Bolduc, and Arber Xhekaj are the biggest names to have received one.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / June 29

Qualifying offer: Kirby Dach receives one… but not Joe Veleno

There you go. It’s now confirmed. Canadiens GM Kent Hughes announced Monday that the club had submitted qualifying offers to eight players in the Montreal organization.

Montreal Canadiens News / Daily Faceoff / May 25

Canadiens’ Oliver Kapanen scratched for Game 3; Joe Veleno in

The Montreal Canadiens are making a change to their lineup ahead of Monday’s pivotal Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / May 25

Veleno will replace Kapanen, Dach is out, and Struble is holding Hutson back

Way to go, Montreal! We made it through four incredibly intense days with the F1 Grand Prix and the crowds for the Canadiens' first two games in Raleigh.

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Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 7

Kirby Dach is set to replace Joe Veleno, who was absent from practice

This morning, the Canadiens practiced at the Bell Centre in preparation for their game against the Panthers. Following Sunday's loss, one wonders if Martin St-Louis will change his lineup to face the Panthers, a decimated team that hasn't been able to beat the Canadiens in two seasons.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / April 6

Joe Veleno: The Canadiens need to offer him a new contract

I have a little secret to share. In the first half of the season, I'd watch Joe Veleno play and think to myself… this: Come on, for heaven's sake. What is he doing in the lineup?

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Montreal Canadiens News / The Hockey Writers / April 5

Joe Veleno Has Finally Found His Game With the Canadiens

Only a few players have entered major junior with exceptional status: John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, Sean Day, and Joseph “Joe” Veleno. The list illustrates how unpredictable hockey careers can be.

Montreal Canadiens News / The Sick Podcast / April 4

Joe Veleno Proving To Be A Very Solid Depth Player

It hasn’t been an easy season for Montreal Canadiens forward Joe Veleno, who has spent a lot of time in and out of the lineup as the team’s regular 13th forward for the majority of the year.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 31

Joe Veleno will replace Alex Texier tonight

A few minutes before the game, the habs announced that they would be making a change to their lineup. Alex Texier will be replaced by Joe Veleno. The French player has a lower-body injury.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 24

The importance of Joe Veleno, Samuel Blais pushed back again, and the waivers situation

Last summer, the Canadiens agreed to terms with Joe Veleno on a one-year contract. The Québécois, who couldn’t get his career off the ground, decided to come home and join the Habs as a depth forward.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / January 19

One assist in 17 games: Joe Veleno must sit out

The Canadiens’ players pulled off a real heist in Kanata on Saturday night; winning a game when you’re down by about half your opponent’s shots and trailing by two goals late in the third is nothing short of a miracle.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 19, 2025

Canadiens 2025-26 Player Previews: Joe Veleno

NHL Entry Draft and free agent frenzy completed, the dog days of summer wear on as NHL management groups take a bit of a breather before the training camps begin.

Chicago Blackhawks News / The Sick Podcast / August 17, 2025

Will Joe Veleno Bounce Back with his Hometown Team?

The Montreal Canadiens brought in centre Joe Veleno to add much-needed left-handed depth up the middle last month, for just $900,000. Veleno can be a 3rd

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / July 17, 2025

Joe Veleno Signs with Canadiens: A Cultural Fit Under Marty St. Louis

The Montreal Canadiens added a familiar name to their roster this week, signing forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000. The 25-year-old native of Kirkland, Quebec, returns home after several seasons split between Detroit and Chicago, with hopes of revitalizing his NHL career under head coach Marty St.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 16, 2025

Canadiens Sign Joe Veleno But Still Need a 2C

Montreal Canadiens’ general manager (GM) Kent Hughes made another offseason acquisition, signing unrestricted free agent (UFA) forward Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $900,000.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / July 16, 2025

Montreal Canadiens Sign Joe Veleno

The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they’ve signed center Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract worth $ 900,000. Last season, Veleno would put up five goals and five assists for 10 points in 56 games with the Detroit Red Wings before being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks at the NHL Trade Deadline.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 29, 2025

Kraken to buy out Joe Veleno

The Kraken announced Sunday they’ve placed newly acquired center Joe Veleno on unconditional waivers for a buyout. If a team wants to pick up the final year of Veleno’s contract at a $2.275MM cap hit, they can do so over the next 24 hours, in which case the Kraken would not be on the hook for the salary cap implications of a buyout.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 28, 2025

Meet the Newest Seattle Kraken: Joe Veleno

The Seattle Kraken have already been making moves ahead of the beginning of free agency on July 1. On June 21, the Kraken traded Andre Burakovsky to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Joe Veleno.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 7, 2025

Red Wings deal F Joe Veleno to Blackhawks for 2 veteran players

The Chicago Blackhawks acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Detroit Red Wings on Friday in exchange for two well-traveled veterans, goaltender Petr Mrazek and forward Craig Smith.

Detroit Red Wings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 19, 2024

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Detroit Red Wings forward Joe Veleno leaves game after taking puck to the head

As if what was going on the scoreboard was not bad enough, the Detroit Red Wings suffered a personnel casualty on Tuesday night. During their blowout loss against the Buffalo Sabres, forward Joe Veleno suffered a freak injury that forced him to leave the game.