Pierre‑Olivier Joseph, the 27‑year‑old Canadian defenseman, has inked a one‑year contract worth $850,000 with the Carolina Hurricanes, securing his place on the roster for the upcoming 2026‑27 NHL season.
After a modest yet productive 2025‑26 campaign with the Vancouver Canucks, where he recorded six points—one goal and five assists—in 31 games, Joseph brings a blend of experience and offensive contribution to his new team.
His career trajectory reads like a steady climb through the ranks of North American hockey. From his draft day in 2017, when the Arizona Coyotes selected him 23rd overall, Joseph has amassed 46 points in 225 NHL games, including stints with Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Vancouver, while also posting 64 points in the AHL with Wilkes‑Barre/Scranton and 140 points in the QMJHL with the Charlottetown Islanders.
A Defensive stalwart with a winning pedigree
Internationally, Joseph was a key contributor to Canada’s gold‑medal victory at the 2023 IIHF World Championship, underscoring his ability to perform on the biggest stage.
A native of Laval, Quebec, Joseph spent five seasons in the AHL from 2019 to 2023, honing his defensive skills and accumulating 205 penalty minutes across NHL and QMJHL play, a testament to his physical style of play.