COLE
MCWARD
D
Status
In the minors
Ht/Wt
6’1’’,
205 lbs
Shoots
R
Experience
0
years
(Rookie)
Debut
Apr 6, 2023
Born
Jun 9, 2001
(24 yrs)
Fenton, Missouri
Signed
Signed by Vancouver in 2023.
Acquired
Acquired as a free agent in 2025.
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-09-26 |
Placed on waivers by the New York Islanders for the purpose of being assigned to the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL).
|
| 2025-07-01 |
Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the New York Islanders to a one-year two-way contract.
|
| 2025-06-30 |
Vancouver Canucks did not tender a qualifying offer.
|
| 2024-12-06 |
Assigned to the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL).
|
| 2024-12-05 |
Recalled from the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL).
|
News
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Rotowire
Fri, Sep 26, 2025 at 2:13 PM
McWard was waived by the Islanders on Friday, Chris Johnston of The Athletic reports.
Rotowire
Tue, Jul 01, 2025 at 6:10 PM
McWard signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Islanders, the team announced Tuesday.
Scouting Report
Has good size for an NHL defenseman, but his main strength is his ability to move the puck up ice and out of his own end swiftly. Has some offensive ability, but is not an elite offensive rearguard. Can do a little bit of everything from the back end, but is not outstanding in any one aspect of the game.
Long Range Potential: Puck-moving defenseman.
