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Dennis Cholowski
| Position | Left Defense | Current Team | New Jersey Devils |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 1 years |
| Height | 6'2" | Expires | 2025-26 |
| Weight (lbs) | 210 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 28 |
| Age | 27 (Feb 15, 1998) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2016, Round 1, Overall 20 (DET) |
News and Opinions
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Today in Hockey History: July 21 at The Hockey Writers (Mon Jul 21, 2025)
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Revisiting Seattle Kraken’s Expansion Draft 4 Years Later at The Hockey Writers (Mon Jul 21, 2025)
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Recapping, Analyzing Every Devils Move Made This Offseason at Devils Army (Mon Jul 7, 2025)
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New Jersey Devils sign trade deadline acquisition to help with defensive depth at Pucks and Pitchforks (Tue Jul 1, 2025)
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Skidding Devils Kick Off Road Trip in Chicago at Devils Army (Wed Mar 26, 2025)
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Utica Weekly: Légaré’s Big Game Propels Comets To Split at Devils Army (Tue Mar 11, 2025)
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Grading Every Trade The Devils Made Prior To The Deadline at Devils Army (Sat Mar 8, 2025)
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2025-26 | |
| Mar 7, 2025 | New Jersey Devils | Acquired from New York Islanders | |
| Mar 7, 2025 | New York Islanders | Traded to New Jersey Devils | |
| Feb 22, 2025 | New York Islanders | Assigned to AHL | |
| Feb 21, 2025 | New York Islanders | Cleared Waivers | |
| Feb 20, 2025 | New York Islanders | Placed on Waivers | |
| Jul 24, 2024 | New York Islanders | Signed 1 year @ $775K AAV starting in 2024-25 | |
| Aug 23, 2022 | New York Islanders | Signed 2 years @ $762K AAV starting in 2022-23 | |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Seattle Kraken | Signed 1 year @ $900K AAV starting in 2021-22 | |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | League | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2012-13 | U16 Cup | BCMML Canucks 1 | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | CSSHL | Yale Academy | 17 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2013-14 | Other | Yale Academy | 12 | 5 | 20 | 25 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2013-14 | BCHL | Chilliwack | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||
| 2014-15 | BCHL | Chilliwack | 55 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2015-16 | BCHL | Chilliwack | 50 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 16 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 4 | ||||||||
| 2015-16 | BCHL | Chilliwack Chiefs | 50 | 12 | 28 | 40 | +2 | 16 | 20 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 4 | |||||||
| 2015-16 | WJAC-19 | Canada West U19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | |||||||||||||
| 2016-17 | NCAA | St. Cloud State Univ. | 36 | 1 | 11 | 12 | -9 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
| 2017-18 | WHL | Portland Winterhawks | 32 | 1 | 26 | 27 | +20 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 6 | ||||||
| 2017-18 | WHL | Prince George Cougars | 37 | 13 | 26 | 39 | +9 | 14 | ||||||||||||
| 2018-19 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 52 | 7 | 9 | 16 | -20 | 16 | 71 | 9.9 | 18:15 | |||||||||
| 2018-19 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 25 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 2 | ||||||||
| 2019-20 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 36 | 2 | 6 | 8 | -26 | 6 | 51 | 3.9 | 19:13 | |||||||||
| 2019-20 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 30 | 3 | 10 | 13 | -15 | 8 | ||||||||||||
| 2020-21 | NHL | Detroit Red Wings | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 10 | 10.0 | 15:54 | |||||||||
| 2020-21 | AHL | Grand Rapids Griffins | 13 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -5 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Washington Capitals | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -4 | 2 | 3 | 0.0 | 13:35 | |||||||||
| 2021-22 | NHL | Seattle Kraken | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 | 0.0 | 19:43 | ||||||||||
| 2021-22 | AHL | Charlotte Checkers | 31 | 3 | 15 | 18 | +8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | -5 | ||||||||
| 2022-23 | NHL | New York Islanders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0.0 | 12:47 | |||||||||||
| 2022-23 | AHL | Bridgeport Islanders | 67 | 1 | 37 | 38 | -7 | 26 | ||||||||||||
| 2023-24 | AHL | Bridgeport Islanders | 68 | 7 | 24 | 31 | -22 | 6 | ||||||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New York Islanders | 33 | 3 | 7 | 10 | +1 | 10 | 26 | 11.5 | 12:48 | |||||||||
| 2024-25 | NHL | New Jersey Devils | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 4 | 0.0 | 14:36 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 0.0 | 8:59 | |||||
| 2024-25 | AHL | Bridgeport Islanders | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -6 | 2 | ||||||||||||
| NHL Career | 156 | 13 | 27 | 40 | -54 | 38 | 173 | 7.5 | 16:42 | 2 | +1 | 2 | 0.0 | 8:59 | ||||||
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | DET | 52 | 758:06 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.47 | 0.25 | -0.01 | 6.25 | 6.52 | -0.27 | 2.56 | 0.00 |
| 2019-20 | DET | 36 | 551:17 | 0.00 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.16 | -0.16 | 0.00 | 4.30 | -4.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2020-21 | DET | 16 | 215:32 | 0.28 | 0.56 | 0.84 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 11.11 | 6.29 | 4.82 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2021-22 | SEA | 4 | 72:07 | 0.00 | 1.66 | 1.66 | 0.34 | -0.34 | 0.00 | 5.13 | -5.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2021-22 | WSH | 7 | 87:49 | 0.00 | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.13 | -0.13 | 0.00 | 6.18 | -6.18 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2021-22 | SEA, WSH | 11 | 159:56 | 0.00 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 0.22 | -0.22 | 0.00 | 5.42 | -5.42 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 2 | 20:25 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.07 | -0.07 | - | - | - | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 33 | 369:37 | 0.49 | 0.81 | 1.30 | 0.11 | 0.37 | 13.64 | 3.16 | 10.48 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 6 | 78:43 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.11 | -0.11 | 0.00 | 3.68 | -3.68 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| 2024-25 | NJD, NYI | 39 | 448:20 | 0.40 | 0.67 | 1.07 | 0.11 | 0.29 | 11.54 | 3.24 | 8.30 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | DET | 52 | 758:06 | 41.71 | 1.98 | 2.47 | 45.59 | 2.69 | 2.71 | 42.37 | 47.72 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 1.11 |
| 2019-20 | DET | 36 | 551:17 | 38.42 | 1.31 | 2.12 | 45.28 | 3.05 | 2.64 | 30.00 | 44.50 | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.24 |
| 2020-21 | DET | 16 | 215:32 | 36.75 | 1.67 | 2.07 | 50.39 | 1.67 | 2.92 | 50.00 | 41.45 | -0.04 | 0.31 | -3.26 |
| 2021-22 | SEA | 4 | 72:07 | 51.58 | 4.16 | 3.35 | 39.10 | 3.33 | 2.22 | 55.56 | 60.13 | 0.67 | -0.04 | 5.85 |
| 2021-22 | WSH | 7 | 87:49 | 34.16 | 3.42 | 2.05 | 55.34 | 5.47 | 3.41 | 38.46 | 37.58 | -0.90 | 0.61 | -13.75 |
| 2021-22 | SEA, WSH | 11 | 159:56 | 42.02 | 3.75 | 2.64 | 48.02 | 4.50 | 2.87 | 45.45 | 47.85 | -0.22 | 0.26 | -4.38 |
| 2022-23 | NYI | 2 | 20:25 | 41.14 | 2.94 | 2.57 | 38.20 | 5.88 | 2.46 | 33.33 | 51.13 | -0.26 | -0.64 | 3.36 |
| 2024-25 | NYI | 33 | 369:37 | 37.82 | 2.76 | 2.24 | 42.04 | 1.95 | 2.29 | 58.62 | 49.45 | -0.06 | -0.11 | 0.55 |
| 2024-25 | NJD | 6 | 78:43 | 25.92 | 0.00 | 1.30 | 41.16 | 3.81 | 1.94 | 0.00 | 40.15 | -1.40 | 0.00 | -18.04 |
| 2024-25 | NJD, NYI | 39 | 448:20 | 35.73 | 2.28 | 2.07 | 41.89 | 2.28 | 2.23 | 50.00 | 48.22 | -0.28 | -0.11 | -2.02 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
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| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 11 | 19.2 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 83.3 | 57.9 | 90.9 | 9.1 | 0.0 | 39.6 | 17.6 | 42.8 |
| 2022-23 | 2 | 19.5 | 0.0 | 8.2 | 8.1 | 86.4 | 63.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 16.7 | 43.9 | 2023-24 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024-25 | 39 | 20.5 | 0.0 | 8.8 | 8.8 | 88.7 | 66.8 | 84.0 | 12.0 | 4.0 | 40.7 | 17.9 | 41.5 |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
5v5 Defense Pairs
Season
| Season | Teammate | Team | TOI | GF/60 | GA/60 | GF% | xGF/60 | xGA/60 | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Mayfield, S | NYI | 190:22 | 3.15 | 1.89 | 62.50 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 49.19 | 0.23 | 0.25 | -0.24 |
| 2024-25 | Hutton, G | NYI | 60:11 | 1.99 | 1.00 | 66.67 | 1.59 | 2.54 | 38.57 | -0.72 | -0.11 | -8.05 |
| 2024-25 | Dobson, N | NYI | 48:42 | 2.46 | 0.00 | 100.00 | 1.94 | 1.96 | 49.78 | -0.24 | -0.39 | 1.65 |
| 2024-25 | Dillon, B | NJD | 43:25 | 0.00 | 2.76 | 0.00 | 1.55 | 2.65 | 36.99 | -0.91 | 0.82 | -20.51 |
| 2024-25 | Pulock, R | NYI | 24:09 | 4.97 | 7.45 | 40.00 | 3.82 | 1.96 | 66.10 | 1.57 | -0.38 | 17.11 |
| 2021-22 | Pouliot, D | SEA | 45:33 | 5.27 | 2.63 | 66.67 | 3.51 | 2.42 | 59.24 | 1.10 | 0.32 | 5.65 |
| 2021-22 | van Riemsdyk, T | WSH | 44:36 | 4.04 | 6.73 | 37.50 | 1.89 | 3.36 | 36.04 | -0.86 | 0.59 | -13.78 |
| 2021-22 | Schultz, J | WSH | 20:13 | 5.94 | 2.97 | 66.67 | 2.29 | 3.23 | 41.42 | -0.68 | 0.60 | -11.58 |
| 2020-21 | Hronek, F | DET | 168:36 | 1.07 | 1.78 | 37.50 | 2.10 | 2.92 | 41.85 | 0.00 | 0.28 | -2.49 |
| 2019-20 | Green, M | DET | 159:33 | 1.13 | 2.63 | 30.00 | 2.26 | 2.19 | 50.78 | 0.06 | -0.13 | 2.13 |
| 2019-20 | Hronek, F | DET | 98:27 | 0.61 | 3.66 | 14.29 | 2.29 | 3.12 | 42.35 | 0.28 | 0.58 | -1.87 |
| 2019-20 | McIlrath, D | DET | 91:59 | 0.00 | 3.26 | 0.00 | 1.61 | 2.53 | 38.90 | -0.41 | -0.01 | -5.44 |
| 2019-20 | Biega, A | DET | 67:13 | 0.89 | 3.57 | 20.00 | 1.42 | 3.56 | 28.56 | -0.51 | 0.99 | -14.47 |
| 2019-20 | Bowey, M | DET | 58:20 | 3.09 | 4.11 | 42.86 | 2.40 | 1.81 | 56.96 | 0.32 | -0.93 | 13.84 |
| 2019-20 | Daley, T | DET | 45:13 | 5.31 | 1.33 | 80.00 | 2.56 | 3.04 | 45.76 | 0.66 | 0.55 | 2.43 |
| 2018-19 | Daley, T | DET | 153:01 | 2.74 | 2.74 | 50.00 | 2.39 | 3.02 | 44.16 | 0.11 | 0.29 | -1.26 |
| 2018-19 | Jensen, N | DET | 133:59 | 0.90 | 2.69 | 25.00 | 2.63 | 1.68 | 60.95 | 0.23 | -1.03 | 14.07 |
| 2018-19 | Kronwall, N | DET | 123:23 | 1.95 | 0.97 | 66.67 | 2.85 | 2.70 | 51.32 | 0.59 | 0.09 | 4.92 |
| 2018-19 | Green, M | DET | 110:16 | 2.72 | 3.81 | 41.67 | 2.61 | 2.70 | 49.06 | 0.31 | 0.15 | 1.75 |
| 2018-19 | Ericsson, J | DET | 104:00 | 1.15 | 2.31 | 33.33 | 2.16 | 3.02 | 41.69 | -0.23 | 0.30 | -5.07 |
| 2018-19 | DeKeyser, D | DET | 72:00 | 2.50 | 1.67 | 60.00 | 2.00 | 3.19 | 38.56 | -0.30 | 0.59 | -8.37 |
| 2018-19 | Sulak, L | DET | 20:29 | 2.93 | 5.86 | 33.33 | 2.55 | 4.79 | 34.70 | -0.13 | 2.31 | -17.20 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA)
Signed: July 1, 2025
Team: New Jersey Devils
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.81
Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 26 | $775,000 | $775,000 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $250,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $250,000 |
Signed: July 24, 2024
Team: New York Islanders
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 0.88
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary in 2024-25 is $300,000.
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 | 24 | $762,500 | $762,500 | - | - | $750,000 | $750,000 | $200,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2023-24 | 25 | $762,500 | $762,500 | - | - | $775,000 | $775,000 | $775,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| Total | - | - | $1,525,000 | $1,525,000 | $975,000 |
Signed: Aug 23, 2022
Team: New York Islanders
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA-arb
Cap %: 0.92
Note: Guaranteed minimum salary in 2022-23 is $225,000.
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | 23 | $900,000 | $900,000 | - | - | $900,000 | $900,000 | $900,000 | RFA | ||
| Total | - | - | $900,000 | $900,000 | $900,000 |
Signed: Sep 7, 2021
Team: Seattle Kraken
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA(no QO)
Cap %: 1.1
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-18 | 19 | $925,000 | $925,000 | - | $92,500 | - | $92,500 | - | ELC | ||
| 2018-19 | 20 | $894,167 | $894,167 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2019-20 | 21 | $894,167 | $894,167 | - | $92,500 | $832,500 | $925,000 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| 2020-21 | 22 | $894,167 | $894,167 | - | - | $832,500 | $832,500 | $70,000 | ELC | ||
| Total | - | $277,500 | $2,497,500 | $2,775,000 | $210,000 |
Signed: Apr 5, 2017
Team: Detroit Red Wings
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA
Note: This entry level contract slid one season as player did not meet the games played threshold to start the contract.