Canadiens Reportedly Make Formal Offer for 25-Year-Old Forward, and It’s Down to Three Teams

Apr 2, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Ryan Lindgren (55) and Chicago Blackhawks center Joe Veleno (90) battle for control of the puck during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Photo credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images

Kent Hughes clearly hasn’t finished shopping during what has already been a busy week for the Montreal Canadiens.

This morning, there are new updates on the situation.

We have three teams in the race to acquire Joe Veleno

The Montreal Canadiens are indeed one of the finalists, joined by the Vegas Golden Knights and the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers.

“The offer was submitted by the Habs, but other teams – including the Golden Knights and the Panthers – are interested in Veleno’s services. It’s likely going to come down to those three teams.”

– MOB

This will be a situation to watch closely over the next few hours for Habs fans.

At 25 years old, Joe Veleno recorded 17 points in 74 games this season with the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks.

He was earning $2.275 million per year through 2026, but that contract has just been bought out.

Veleno was the 30th overall pick (1st round) in the 2018 draft and had just been traded from the Chicago Blackhawks to the Seattle Kraken in the Andre Burakovsky deal, before his contract was bought out.

Would you like to see the Montreal Canadiens sign Joe Veleno for one season at $1 million per year?

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