1-year, $850,000 contract with the Vancouver Canucks. Expires 2027 (UFA).
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2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z
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Cole Clayton News
Vancouver has signed Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
After a succesful second half of the season in Abbotsford (AHL), Cole Clayton has signed a one-year, two-way extension to remain with the Canucks organization. The 26-year-old defensemen has yet to appear in the NHL but has five impressive AHL seasons under his belt. In 65 games played in 2025-26 with both Cleveland and Abbotsford, he had two goals, 11 points and 48 PIMs.
Clayton has been recalled from Abbotsford (AHL).
Vancouver has acquired Cole Clayton, a 2026 2nd round pick an a 2027 2nd round pick from San Jose from Kiefer Sherwood.
Clayton is an undrafted defenseman that has never played an NHL game and will likely be an organizational depth blueliner for Vancouver, playing in Abbotsford (AHL). The 25-year-old Clayton had five points (2G / 3A) in 33 games with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL) before the trade.
San Jose has signed Cole Clayton to a one-year, two-way contract.
After four successful seasons in Cleveland (AHL), Cole Clayton will join his second NHL organization after signing a one-year, two-way contract with San Jose. The 25-year-old defenseman appeared in 63 games with Cleveland last season, picking up a goal, 15 points and 37 PIMs. He will start 2025-26 with the San Jose Barracuda (AHL).
1-year, $775,000 contract with the San Jose Sharks. $275,000 Guaranteed. Expires 2026 (RFA).
Source:2025-07-01T23:59:00.000Z
The Blue Jackets signed Cole Clayton to a one-year, entry-level contract.
After three successful seasons in Cleveland (AHL), Columbus has signed Cole Clayton to a one-year, entry-level contract on Monday. The 24-year-old joined Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2021-22 and had five goals and 20 points in 59 games with Cleveland in 2023-24.