Dennis Cholowski
Age 24 Feb 15, 1998
Langley CAN
Defense shoots left
6'2" 188 cm
197 lbs 89 kg
ELC Signing Age 19
Waivers Signing Age 19
UFA Year 2025
Agent Allain Roy 
Transaction History
| Oct 5, 2022 | New York Islanders | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was waived by the New York Islanders on Wednesday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports. |
| Aug 23, 2022 | New York Islanders | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski secured a two-year, two-way contract from the New York Islanders on Tuesday. |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski will become an unrestricted free agent after failing to receive a qualifying offer from the Seattle Kraken on Monday. |
| May 2, 2022 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was reassigned to AHL Charlotte on Monday. |
| May 1, 2022 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski produced an assist in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski notched an assist in Friday's 3-0 win over the San Jose Sharks. |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was brought up from AHL Charlotte on Monday. |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was claimed by the Seattle Kraken from the Washington Capitals off waivers Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was placed on waivers by the Washington Capitals on Tuesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Washington Capitals | Dennis Cholowski | The Capitals activated Cholowski from COVID-19 protocols Friday. |
| Dec 27, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Dennis Cholowski | The Capitals placed Cholowski in COVID-19 protocols last Friday. |
| Dec 17, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski logged an assist, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets. |
| Oct 14, 2021 | Washington Capitals | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was claimed off waivers by the Washington Capitals on Thursday. |
| Oct 13, 2021 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski (undisclosed) was placed on waivers by Seattle on Wednesday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports. |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski penned a one-year, two-way contract with Seattle on Tuesday. |
| Jul 21, 2021 | TRADE ANALYSIS The Seattle Kraken acquired Dennis Cholowski from the Detroit Red Wings in the expansion draft |
| Jul 21, 2021 | Seattle Kraken | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski will be selected by the Seattle Kraken in Wednesday night's Expansion Draft, Mark Spector of Sportsnet.ca reports. |
| May 8, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski had two assists and two shots with one block in a 5-4 overtime loss to Columbus on Saturday. |
| Apr 24, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 2-1 overtime loss to Dallas. |
| Apr 10, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was recalled to the active roster Saturday. |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids to the taxi squad Thursday. |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was returned to AHL Grand Rapids on Wednesday. |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was recalled from AHL Grand Rapids to the taxi squad Tuesday. |
| Mar 29, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday. |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was reassigned to Detroit's taxi squad Wednesday. |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was promoted to the active roster Tuesday. |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski has been promoted to Detroit's active roster ahead of Tuesday's game versus Nashville. |
| Mar 21, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was assigned to the taxi squad Sunday. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski will be promoted to Detroit's active roster and play in Saturday's game versus the Dallas Stars, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was assigned to the taxi squad from AHL Grand Rapids on Friday. |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was assigned to AHL Grand Rapids on Monday. |
| Jan 12, 2021 | Detroit Red Wings | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was placed on the taxi squad by the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. |
| Mar 3, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned D Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Feb 26, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled D Dennis Cholowski from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Feb 8, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned D Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Jan 30, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled D Dennis Cholowski from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned D Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Detroit Red Wings | Recalled D Dennis Cholowski from Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Dec 11, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned D Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Detroit Red Wings | Assigned D Dennis Cholowski to Grand Rapids (AHL). |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Detroit Red Wings | Signed C Dennis Cholowski to an entry-level contract. |
| Jun 24, 2016 | Arizona Coyotes | Arizona Coyotes Acquired C Pavel Datsyuk and a 2016 first-round draft pick (Jakob Chychrun) from the Detroit Red Wings for C Joe Vitale, a 2016 first-round draft pick, and Y Rangers' 1st round pick (previously acquired, Detroit selected Dennis Cholowski) in 2016 NHL Draft and Arizona's 2nd round pick (Filip Hronek) in 2016 NHL Draft. |
| Mar 1, 2015 | New York Rangers | New York Rangers Acquired D Keith Yandle, D Chris Summers, and a 2016 fourth-round draft pick from the Arizona Coyotes for LW Anthony Duclair, D John Moore, a 2016 first-round draft pick, ater traded to Detroit - Detroit selected Dennis Cholowski) and a 2015 second-round draft pick previously acquired, later traded to Calgary - Calgary selected Oliver Kylington) |
Regular Season Stats
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GP | G | A | P | +/- | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 |
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Career Stats
| Season | Team | League | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | TOI | GF% | DFF% | Rel DFF% | CF% | Rel CF% | G60 | P60 | Playoffs | GP | G | A | TP | PIM | ||
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| 2012-2013 | BCMML Canucks 1 | BC U16 Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2013-2014 | Yale Hockey Academy Elite 15s | CSSHL U16 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 16 | 8 | Playoffs | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2014-2015 | Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL | 55 | 4 | 23 | 27 | 4 | Playoffs | 12 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Chilliwack Chiefs | BCHL | 50 | 12 | 28 | 40 | 16 | Playoffs | 20 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 0 | |||||||||
| Draft Yr | 2015-2016 | Canada West U19 | WJAC-19 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | St. Cloud State Univ. | NCAA | 36 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016-2017 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Prince George Cougars | WHL | 37 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 14 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | WHL All-Stars | Jr Super Series | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2017-2018 | Portland Winterhawks | WHL | 32 | 1 | 26 | 27 | 18 | Playoffs | 12 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 52 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 16 | 767 | 38.71 | 47.11 | 1.05 | 48.67 | 0.48 | 0.23 | 0.47 | ||||||||
| 2018-2019 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 25 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 12 | Playoffs | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 36 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 560 | 31.70 | 45.50 | -0.10 | 46.30 | -0.60 | 0.11 | |||||||||
| 2019-2020 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 30 | 3 | 10 | 13 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Grand Rapids Griffins | AHL | 13 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 6 | ||||||||||||||||
| 2020-2021 | Detroit Red Wings | NHL | 16 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 202 | 54.50 | 40.70 | -3.80 | 41.30 | -0.20 | 0.30 | 0.89 | ||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Washington Capitals | NHL | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 89 | 38.50 | 39.80 | -10.00 | 41.10 | -11.40 | 0.68 | |||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Charlotte Checkers | AHL | 31 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 8 | Playoffs | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 2021-2022 | Seattle Kraken | NHL | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 72 | 55.60 | 55.30 | 0.50 | 58.20 | 3.90 | 0.83 | |||||||||
| 2022-2023 | Bridgeport Islanders | AHL | 18 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||
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Active Contract
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,525,000 0.92% of cap space
| 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cap Hit | $762,500 | $762,500 | RFA |
| AAV | $762,500 | $762,500 | |
| Performance Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Base Salary | $750,000 | $775,000 | |
| Signing Bonuses | $0 | $0 | |
| Total Salary | $750,000 | $775,000 | |
| Minors Salary | $200,000 | $775,000 | |
| Clauses | |||
| UFA Year | |||
| Buy It Out | Buy It Out | ||
| $225K Guaranteed in Yr 1 | |||
Contract History
Entry Level Contract | 4 Years $3,607,498 1.23% of cap space