Sep 23, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Gavin McKenna (92) stretches to control a pass against the Ottawa Senators in the third period at Scotiabank Arena.
MAPLE LEAFSGavin McKenna makes a bold promise to Maple Leafs fans about the Stanley Cup
Apr 13, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) warms up before a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena.
RED WINGSThe Dylan Larkin trade just took a new turn, and Shawn Horcoff now has 4 options on the table
Sep 20, 2026; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Carolina Hurricanes goalie Pyotr Kochetkov (52) makes a save against Florida Panthers forward Sandis Vilmanis (95) during the third period at Amerant Bank Arena.
HURRICANESHurricanes hand goalie $7.9 million deal, and fans think they overpaid
HOCKEY STATS
NHL

COLE CLAYTON

February 29, 2000  
Strathmore, AB, CA

Defenseman  
6'2"  
Entry drafts
MEDICINE HAT TIGERS
NHL earnings$ 2 435 000
STATS
COLE CLAYTON
PER SEASONSEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
2015-16WHL - TIG4-114-3------
2017-18WHL - TIG5625725+5611212+1
2018-19WHL - TIG684162051-76-----4
2019-20WHL - TIG572272923+23------
2020-21WHL - TIG136162212+3------
2021-22AHL - MON552141630-13------
2022-23AHL - MON47461043-4------
2023-24AHL - MON595152031+481-1-+3
2024-25AHL - MON631141537+56---12-1
2025-26AHL - BAR3323521-5------
AHL - CAN32-6627-4------
PER LEAGUESEASONSPLAYOFFS
GPGAPTSPM+/-GPGAPTSPM+/-
AHL289145872189-17141-112+2
WHL198146579115+211211212-3
NHL SALARIES
COLE CLAYTON
NHLAGESALAIRECAP HITTOTAL
Columbus Blue Jackets
1 year  ·  $ 810 000
2024-2524810 000810 000810 000
San Jose Sharks
1 year  ·  $ 775 000
2025-2625775 000775 0001 585 000
Vancouver Canucks
1 year  ·  $ 850 000
2026-2726850 000850 0002 435 000
TOTAL2 435 0002 435 000
TRANSACTIONS
COLE CLAYTON
July 1, 2024

Cole Clayton signed a new deal with the Columbus Blue Jackets

July 1, 2025

Cole Clayton signed a new deal with the San Jose Sharks

January 19, 2026

Cole Clayton is traded to the Vancouver Canucks with 2nd round draft pick in 2027 and 2nd round draft pick in 2026. In return, the San Jose Sharks acquired Kiefer Sherwood.

June 16, 2026

Cole Clayton signed a new deal with the Vancouver Canucks