Dennis Cholowski

New York Islanders logo
Age 25 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
Draft Year 2016
Drafted Overall 20
Draft Round 1
Draft Team Detroit Red Wings logo

Transaction History
Oct 6, 2023 New York Islanders | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was placed on waivers by the New York Islanders on Friday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Jan 23, 2023 New York Islanders | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was assigned to AHL Bridgeport on Monday.
Jan 18, 2023 New York Islanders | Dennis Cholowski | Cholowski was called up by the New York Islanders on Wednesday.
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
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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

Dennis Cholowski
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
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 67 1 37 38 26
2022-2023 New York Islanders NHL 2 0 0 0 0 20 33.30 50.90 6.30 58.30 19.30
2023-2024 Bridgeport Islanders AHL 20 2 11 13 0
Dennis Cholowski Stats by Elite Prospects | Dennis Cholowski Advanced Stats by

Active Contract

Signing Team New York Islanders logo
Signing Date August 23, 2022
Signing Status UFA no QO
Agent Allain Roy
Qualifying Offer on Expiry $813,750
Standard Contract | 2 Years $1,525,000 0.91% 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
$225K Guaranteed in Yr 1

Contract History

Signing Team Seattle Kraken logo
Signing Date September 7, 2021
Signing Status RFA
Agent Allain Roy
Standard Contract | 1 Years $900,000 1.10% of cap space
2021-2022
Cap Hit $900,000
UFA no QO
AAV $900,000
Performance Bonuses $0
Base Salary $900,000
Signing Bonuses $0
Total Salary $900,000
Minors Salary $130,000
Clauses
UFA Year
Signing Team Detroit Red Wings logo
Signing Date April 5, 2017
Agent Allain Roy
Entry Level Contract | 4 Years $3,607,498 1.23% of cap space
2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021
Cap Hit $925,000 $894,166 $894,166 $894,166
RFA
AAV $925,000 $894,166 $894,166 $894,166
Performance Bonuses $0 $0 $0 $0
Base Salary $0 $832,500 $832,500 $832,500
Signing Bonuses $92,500 $92,500 $92,500 $0
Total Salary $0 $925,000 $925,000 $832,500
Minors Salary $0 $70,000 $70,000 $70,000
Clauses
UFA Year