Joël Teasdale

Joël Teasdale (born March 11, 1999) is a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger for HK Spišská Nová Ves of the Slovak Extraliga.

Early life He was born in Repentigny, Quebec.

Playing career Teasdale signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Montreal Canadiens on September 21, 2018.

Prior to what would have been his first professional season in 2019–20, Teasdale suffered torn ligaments in his right knee during off-season training. He was initially projected to miss a minimum of seven months. However, he ended up missing the entire season.

On July 13, 2022, Teasdale signed a one-year contract extension with Montreal. Near the end of his third season playing for the Laval Rocket, Teasdale was recalled by Montreal and made his NHL debut against the New York Islanders on April 12, 2023.

Following the season, Montreal did not tender him a qualifying offer, making Teasdale an unrestricted free agent. He signed a one-year contract with the Iowa Wild on August 7, 2023.

On September 6, 2024, Teasdale signed a professional tryout contract with the Syracuse Crunch. He signed an AHL contract with Syracuse on December 9.

Career statistics Regular season Playoffs Season Team League GP G A Pts PIM GP G A Pts PIM 2015–16 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 53 11 16 27 10 11 3 0 3 2 2016–17 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 60 18 29 47 25 18 5 10 15 15 2017–18 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 65 32 33 65 14 22 8 13 21 14 2018–19 Blainville-Boisbriand Armada QMJHL 37 19 19 38 29 — — — — — 2018–19 Rouyn-Noranda Huskies QMJHL 29 24 18 42 19 20 14 20 34 12 2020–21 Laval Rocket AHL 26 8 10 18 4 — — — — — 2021–22 Laval Rocket AHL 44 15 13 28 17 15 1 1 2 18 2022–23 Laval Rocket AHL 58 23 15 38 27 2 0 0 0 2 2022–23 Montreal Canadiens NHL 2 0 1 1 0 — — — — — 2023–24 Iowa Wild AHL 65 7 6 13 23 — — — — — 2024–25 Syracuse Crunch AHL 62 8 11 19 48 3 0 0 0 2 NHL totals 2 0 1 1 0 — — — — —