According to multiple sources, the Montreal Canadiens have made a move to bolster their center depth, adding 25-year-old left-shot pivot Joe Veleno. Veleno, a M

Veleno appeared in 74 games this past season split between the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks, where he posted eight goals, 17 points, and 139 hits. He was traded to the Seattle Kraken this off-season but then immediately bought out, making him an unrestricted free agent.

The post Former Red Wings Player Gets Third Shot in Montreal appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Former Red Wings player Joe Veleno‘s summer has been a roller coaster ride when it comes to knowing what his future will be in the NHL.

Montreal Canadiens surprise NHL by signing former first-round pick to a one-year deal after stints with Patrick Kane’s Detroit Red Wings and Connor Bedard’s Chicago Blackhawks, adding depth and experience ahead of 2025-26 season.

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 2018 NHL Draft but never truly broke out offensively.

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

Detroit Red Wings left wing Lucas Raymond (23) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens in overtime during an NHL hockey game Monday, April 15, 2024, in Detroit.

After being bought out by the Seattle Kraken, Joe Veleno has signed on with the Montreal Canadiens. Veleno has agreed to a deal with the Canadiens, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman reported Wednesday. Terms were not yet disclosed.

Patrick Kane scored the shootout winner in a 5-4 Detroit win over the Montreal Canadiens in their regular-season finale Tuesday night, but the Red Wings were eliminated from playoff contention.

The Detroit Red Wings came out flat in Montreal for the second time in two weeks in a 3-0 shutout by ... and deservedly so as they struggled to match the Canadiens’ energy. The Wings settled ...