Joe Veleno

[2] He is the fifth player to be granted exceptional status, with the preceding four being John Tavares, Aaron Ekblad, Connor McDavid, and Sean Day.

Due to Swedish Hockey League rules, he was ineligible to return to North America until the Redhawks season concluded.

[5] In 46 appearances with the Redhawks, Veleno contributed with 11 goals and 20 points, before ending his loan in Sweden to be reassigned by the Red Wings to the Grand Rapids Griffins on April 10, 2021.

Veleno made his debut for the full Canada team at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, where he recorded three goals and two assists in five games.

During a game at the tournament against Switzerland, Veleno stamped on Swiss player Nino Niederreiter's calf with his skate blade.