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Joe Veleno Secures Canadiens Spot After Strong Performance

10/5/2025

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Joe Veleno earned a spot on the Canadiens after a strong final exhibition game, and his one-year, $900,000 contract represents a second National Hockey League (NHL) chance for a former first-round pick.
Coach Martin St. Louis praised Veleno's smart on-ice decisions and ordinary play.
Roster cuts loom for Florian Xhekaj, Owen Beck, and Adam Engstrom as camp emphasizes execution.

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Joe Veleno earned a spot on the Canadiens after a strong final exhibition game, and his one-year, $900,000 contract represents a second National Hockey League (NHL) chance for a former first-round pick.
Coach Martin St. Louis praised Veleno's smart on-ice decisions and ordinary play.
Roster cuts loom for Florian Xhekaj, Owen Beck, and Adam Engstrom as camp emphasizes execution.