In a surprising move, former NHL player Colin White has inked a one-year deal with the San Jose Barracuda of the AHL. The 27-year-old forward, who previously played for the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators, is looking to make an impact with his new team.
Last season, White split his time between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Canadiens, but struggled to find his scoring touch, going without a point in 28 combined games. Despite his NHL struggles, White managed to tally five goals and 10 points in just 21 AHL appearances with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins.
General manager Joe Will expressed his excitement about the signing, stating, “Colin brings a wealth of NHL and AHL experience to the Barracuda. He will provide center depth and we’re excited for him to join our team.”
In the 2022-23 season, White played 68 games with the Florida Panthers, notching eight goals and 15 points. He also contributed two assists in 21 playoff games as the Panthers made a deep run to the Stanley Cup Final, only to fall short against the Vegas Golden Knights.
A first-round pick by the Senators in 2015, White spent his first six NHL seasons in Ottawa before being bought out of his contract. Despite no longer being on the team’s roster, White will continue to count against Ottawa’s salary cap through the 2027-28 season.
The Barracuda are hopeful that White’s experience and scoring touch will provide a boost to their lineup as they aim for success in the upcoming AHL season. Only time will tell if White can rediscover his form and make a meaningful impact for his new team.