Canadiens sign Montreal-born Joe Veleno to a one-year, one-way contract
General manager Kent Hughes announced that the team has signed the 25-year-old Kirkland native, a neighbourhood on Montreal's West Island, to a one-year, one-way contract.
The 6-foot-1 centre played 74 games with the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks in 2024-25, scoring 8 goals and adding 9 assists.
The Montreal native also represented Canada at the 2023 World Championship, bringing home a gold medal.
What is the Canadiens 2025-26 season schedule?
The Montreal Canadiens have released their 2025-26 NHL schedule.
They will open the season on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Toronto against the Maple Leafs.
They will then visit the Detroit Red Wings on October 9 and the Chicago Blackhawks on October 11, before playing their home opener on Tuesday, October 14 at the Bell Centre against the Seattle Kraken.
(You'll find the best spot to pre-game near the Bell Centre here.)
Is Kirkland considered Montreal?
On January 1, 2002, as part of Montreal's 2002–2006 municipal reorganization, it was merged into the city and designated as a borough.
However, following a change in government and a 2004 referendum, it regained its status as an independent municipality on January 1, 2006.
What kind of player is Joe Veleno?
Joseph Veleno is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre.
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