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Nolan Foote
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Nolan Foote (born November 29, 2000) is an American-born Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a forward for the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted 27th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the 2019 NHL entry draft. He is the son of former NHL defenseman Adam Foote and the younger brother of defenseman Cal Foote.
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Playing career
[edit]Foote was selected by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2015 Western Hockey League Draft with the 43rd overall pick, while playing with the Colorado Thunderbirds at the T1EHL under-16 level. Foote's older brother Cal was previously selected by the Rockets in the 2013 draft.[1]
On June 21, 2019, Foote was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning 27th overall in the 2019 NHL entry draft. Foote again joined his brother Cal in being selected by the same franchise. Cal was previously selected by the Lightning in the 2017 NHL entry draft. Before being drafted, Foote played the past three seasons in the WHL for the Rockets. Foote has skated in 168 career games, recording 68 goals, 70 assists, and 138 points.[2]
On June 25, 2019, Foote was signed to a three-year, entry-level contract with the Tampa Bay Lightning.[3]
On February 16, 2020, his contract rights, along with a first round pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, were traded to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Blake Coleman.[4] He started the 2020–21 season with the Binghamton Devils of the American Hockey League (AHL) and was called up to the New Jersey Devils' taxi squad on April 17, 2021.[5] He made his NHL debut the following day against the New York Rangers, and recorded his first NHL point in that game by assisting on a goal by Nico Hischier.[6]
Entering the 2023–24 season, which saw the brothers reunited under contract to the Devils, Foote sustained an upper-body injury in training camp and began the year on injured reserve. Although the initial expectation was that he would return in late November 2023, he did not return to play until February 26, 2024, when he was assigned to the Utica Comets of the AHL on a conditioning loan.[7][8][9] Seeing action in four NHL games after his conditioning loan, he recorded one goal.[10]
Foote signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Devils for the 2024–25 season on August 12, 2024.[10]
After five seasons within the Devils organization, Foote left as a free agent upon not being tendered a qualifying offer. On July 1, 2025, Foote was signed to a one-year, two-way contract with the Florida Panthers for the 2025–26 season.[11]
Career statistics
[edit]Regular season and playoffs
[edit]| Regular season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | ||
| 2016–17 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 52 | 19 | 16 | 35 | 25 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 4 | ||
| 2017–18 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 50 | 13 | 27 | 40 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 2018–19 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 66 | 36 | 27 | 63 | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2019–20 | Kelowna Rockets | WHL | 27 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | Binghamton Devils | AHL | 24 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2020–21 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2021–22 | Utica Comets | AHL | 55 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 48 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2021–22 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2022–23 | Utica Comets | AHL | 55 | 20 | 17 | 37 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2022–23 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | Utica Comets | AHL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2023–24 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | Utica Comets | AHL | 53 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2024–25 | New Jersey Devils | NHL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| NHL totals | 30 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | ||||
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
Representing  Canada
| ||
| Men's ice hockey | ||
| World Junior Championships | ||
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2020 Czech Republic | |
International
[edit]| Year | Team | Event | Result | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Canada Black | U17 | 
|
6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 | |
| 2017 | Canada | IH18 | 
|
5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | Canada | WJC |
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 29 | |
| Junior totals | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 37 | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Rockets Add Another Foote at WHL Draft". kelownarockets.com. Kelowna Rockets. May 7, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2019.
- ^ Bryan, Burns (June 22, 2019). "Lightning take Nolan Foote with first round pick". Tampa Bay Lightning. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
- ^ "Lightning sign 2019 First-Round draft pick Nolan Foote". Tampa Bay Lightning. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
- ^ "Devils trade Blake Coleman to Lightning for first-round pick, prospect". Yahoo Sports. February 16, 2020. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ "4 observations from another Devils loss to Rangers 'We shot ourselves in the foot'". Advance Local Media. April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
- ^ "New York Rangers v. New Jersey Devils". Yahoo!. April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ Flannery, Kristy (January 6, 2024). "NOTEBOOK: Injury Updates, Roster Moves, and More". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ Flannery, Kristy (October 13, 2023). "Devils' Nolan Foote to Miss Extended Time With Injury". The Hockey News. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ^ "Nolan Foote Assigned to Utica". NHL.com. New Jersey Devils. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "Devils bring back Foote on one-year contract". ESPN. August 12, 2024. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ "Florida Panthers agree to terms with Nolan Foote". Florida Panthers. July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
Nolan Foote
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Background
Early life
Nolan Foote was born on November 29, 2000, in Denver, Colorado, United States, to Canadian parents, instilling early Canadian ties through family heritage and enabling his dual citizenship.[8][9][10] Raised in the Denver area, Foote developed his passion for ice hockey from a young age, benefiting from the local hockey culture in Colorado.[10][5] From around age 10 onward, he played minor hockey with the Colorado Thunderbirds program, immersing himself in USA Hockey systems and participating in youth tournaments that built his foundational skills.[8][2] Foote's early influences included practicing at local rinks and on a backyard ice surface at home, where he refined his abilities as a left winger amid a family hockey legacy.[5] This foundation in Colorado's youth scene led to his selection 43rd overall by the Kelowna Rockets in the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft, signaling a shift toward Canadian junior hockey pathways.[11][12]Family
Nolan Foote is the son of Adam Foote, a former NHL defenseman who played 1,154 regular-season games across 19 seasons, primarily with the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche and Columbus Blue Jackets, and won two Stanley Cups with the Avalanche in 1996 and 2001.[13] Adam also coached youth hockey in the Colorado Thunderbirds program, where he guided Nolan in his early development, and later served as head coach of the WHL's Kelowna Rockets from 2018 to 2020, during which time Nolan played as a forward and team captain for the club.[14][15] His mother, Jennifer Foote, a former competitive figure skater, has provided key support for the family's hockey pursuits, including managing relocations such as the move to Kelowna, British Columbia, to accommodate the brothers' junior careers with the Rockets; she resided part-time there to care for the teenagers while Adam balanced coaching duties with travel.[16][17][5] Nolan's older brother, Cal Foote, is an NHL defenseman drafted 11th overall by the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2017; the siblings shared early training experiences, including on a backyard rink and as teammates in Kelowna, where they honed their skills together before Cal turned professional.[18][5] Nolan holds dual Canadian-American citizenship through his parents' Canadian heritage, which qualified him to represent Canada internationally despite his U.S. birth.[9][5] The family's emphasis on hockey, including Adam's professional exposure and joint sessions with Cal, instilled a strong work ethic in Nolan from a young age, fostering his dedication amid the demands of relocation and elite training.[5][19]Playing career
Junior career
Nolan Foote was selected by the Kelowna Rockets in the second round, 43rd overall, of the 2015 WHL Bantam Draft, following in the footsteps of his brother Cal, who had been picked by the same team a year earlier.[11] Foote transitioned to the Rockets for the 2016–17 season, his rookie year in the Western Hockey League, where he recorded 19 goals and 16 assists for 35 points in 52 regular-season games, contributing 2 goals and 6 assists in 17 playoff contests as Kelowna reached the WHL Finals.[2][20] In the 2017–18 season, Foote built on his initial success with 13 goals and 27 assists for 40 points in 50 games, adding 1 goal and 1 assist in 4 playoff games.[2][20] The 2018–19 campaign marked Foote's breakout, as he tallied a team-high 36 goals—including 17 on the power play—and 27 assists for 63 points in 66 games, while accumulating 62 penalty minutes that underscored his physical, net-front style of play.[2][21][20] Named captain for the 2019–20 season, Foote paced the Rockets early with 15 goals and 18 assists for 33 points in 27 games before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Across four seasons with Kelowna, Foote amassed 83 goals and 88 assists for 171 points in 195 regular-season games, along with 167 penalty minutes, honing his reputation for a powerful wrist shot and ability to battle in high-traffic areas.[2][20] These performances generated significant scouting interest leading into the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, where Foote was viewed as a prototypical power forward prospect with NHL-caliber size, puck skills, and scoring potential from the left wing.[22][23]Professional career
Nolan Foote was selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round, 27th overall, of the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. Shortly after, on June 25, 2019, he signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Lightning.[24] On February 16, 2020, Foote was traded to the New Jersey Devils along with the Lightning's first-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft in exchange for forward Blake Coleman.[25] He began his professional career with the Binghamton Devils in the American Hockey League (AHL) during the 2020–21 season, appearing in 24 games and recording 7 goals and 10 assists for 17 points.[26] Foote made his NHL debut with the Devils on April 18, 2021, against the New York Rangers, where he earned his first NHL point with an assist on a goal by Nico Hischier.[9] Two days later, on April 20, 2021, he scored his first NHL goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins.[3] In that shortened 2020–21 season, Foote played 6 NHL games, tallying 1 goal and 1 assist.[3] Foote split the next several seasons between the NHL and AHL, primarily with the Devils' affiliates. In 2021–22, he appeared in 7 NHL games, scoring 3 goals and 1 assist, while logging 55 AHL games with the Utica Comets for 14 goals and 18 assists.[3] His AHL production peaked in 2022–23 with 20 goals and 17 assists in 55 games, though NHL time was limited to 6 games (1 goal).[2] The 2023–24 season was curtailed by a disc injury, restricting him to just 4 AHL games (3 goals, 1 assist) and 4 NHL games (1 goal).[27] He rebounded in 2024–25, posting 18 goals and 21 assists in 53 AHL games with Utica, alongside 7 NHL appearances (1 assist).[2] Over his Devils tenure from 2020 to 2025, Foote accumulated 30 NHL games with 6 goals and 3 assists for 9 points, often adapting to bottom-six forward roles amid limited opportunities.[3] In the AHL with Binghamton and Utica, he totaled 191 games, 62 goals, and 67 assists for 129 points through 2024–25.[2] As an unrestricted free agent following the 2024–25 season, Foote signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Florida Panthers on July 1, 2025.[28] He was assigned to the Panthers' AHL affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers, for the 2025–26 season, where he has recorded 2 goals and 3 assists in 11 games early in the campaign.[26] Prior to free agency, Foote had signed a one-year, two-way extension with the Devils on August 12, 2024, as a restricted free agent.[9]International career
Youth international tournaments
Nolan Foote's early international experience with Hockey Canada began at the youth level, where he earned selections through the organization's program evaluations that assess players' skills, potential, and performance in major junior leagues like the Western Hockey League (WHL). His WHL play, including strong showings with the Kelowna Rockets, contributed to these opportunities.[29][2] In 2016, Foote represented Canada Black at the World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where the team captured a silver medal after falling to the United States in the final. Over six games, he contributed two goals, demonstrating his scoring ability in round-robin and playoff action against international competition.[30] This tournament marked his introduction to the faster pace of global play, building on his physical style developed in junior hockey. Foote's next youth international appearance came in 2017 at the Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament in Břeclav, Czech Republic, and Piešťany, Slovakia, where Canada won gold by defeating the Czech Republic 4-1 in the championship game. He recorded one goal and one assist in five games, including a power-play goal against Finland that helped secure a key group-stage victory.[30] His contributions highlighted his adaptation to Team Canada's structured systems and the tournament's emphasis on physical forechecking.[31] Through these events, Foote honed his international game, transitioning from junior physicality to the quicker decision-making and team-oriented approach required at the under-18 level, setting the foundation for future senior representations.[22]World Junior Championships
Nolan Foote was selected as a 19-year-old left winger to represent Canada at the 2020 IIHF World Under-20 Championship held in Ostrava and Trinec, Czech Republic, following a breakout 2018–19 season with 63 points in 66 games and serving as captain of the Kelowna Rockets in the Western Hockey League during the 2019–20 season.[32][33] In the tournament, Foote appeared in all seven games, tallying three goals and two assists for five points while accumulating 29 penalty minutes.[34] His goals came in the preliminary round: the first against the United States on December 26, a power-play marker in a 6–4 win; the second versus Germany on December 30, a rebound finish in a 4–1 victory; and the third on December 31 against the Czech Republic, a wrist shot that helped secure a 7–2 group-clinching win and first place in Group B.[35][36][37] He also assisted on goals against Germany and in the semifinal win over Finland.[38] Foote played a bottom-six role, emphasizing physical forechecking and energy on the fourth line, though his ice time was limited to an average of about 10 minutes per game.[39] His physical style was evident early, as he received a five-minute major penalty and game misconduct for a hit to the head just 53 seconds into the quarterfinal against Slovakia on January 2, though Canada still dominated 7–1 without him.[40] Canada advanced to defeat Finland 5–0 in the semifinal before rallying from a 3–1 deficit to beat Russia 4–3 in the gold medal game on January 5, securing the nation's record 18th World Junior title—Foote's contributions helped cap a resilient tournament run.[41] This appearance marked Foote's sole senior international tournament to date, enhancing his profile as he transitioned to professional hockey later that year amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted his early AHL development.[20]Career statistics
NHL Regular Season
Nolan Foote has appeared in 30 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season games, all with the New Jersey Devils, recording 6 goals, 3 assists, 9 points, 0 penalty minutes, and a +3 plus/minus rating.[42][2]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | New Jersey Devils | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | -1 |
| 2021–22 | New Jersey Devils | 7 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 0 | +3 |
| 2022–23 | New Jersey Devils | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +2 |
| 2023–24 | New Jersey Devils | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 2024–25 | New Jersey Devils | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 30 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | +3 |
AHL Regular Season
In the American Hockey League (AHL), Foote has played 202 regular season games across multiple teams, accumulating 64 goals, 70 assists, 134 points, 116 penalty minutes, and a +10 plus/minus rating.[7][2]| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Binghamton Devils | 24 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 6 | +1 |
| 2021–22 | Utica Comets | 55 | 14 | 18 | 32 | 48 | +15 |
| 2022–23 | Utica Comets | 55 | 20 | 17 | 37 | 27 | +2 |
| 2023–24 | Utica Comets | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024–25 | Utica Comets | 53 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 29 | -7 |
| 2025–26 | Charlotte Checkers | 11 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Total | 202 | 64 | 70 | 134 | 116 | +10 |
Playoffs
Foote has not appeared in any NHL playoff games as of November 2025.[42] In the AHL, he has limited playoff experience with 6 games played, 1 goal, 2 assists, 3 points, 2 penalty minutes, and an even plus/minus rating.[7][2]AHL Playoffs
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 Calder Cup | Utica Comets | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022–23 Calder Cup | Utica Comets | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
WHL Junior Summary (for context)
During his Western Hockey League (WHL) junior career with the Kelowna Rockets from 2016–20, Foote played 195 regular season games, scoring 83 goals and 88 assists for 171 points and 167 penalty minutes.[2]| League | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHL | 195 | 83 | 88 | 171 | 167 |
International
Foote represented Canada at the international level in youth and junior tournaments, where his statistics reflect his role as a physical forward contributing in scoring and physical play.Youth Tournaments
| Tournament | Year | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World U17 Hockey Challenge | 2016 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| Ivan Hlinka Memorial Tournament | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Totals | 11 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
World Junior Championships
| Tournament | Year | GP | G | A | Pts | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Junior Championship | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 29 |