As the 2025-26 NHL season gets underway, 15 former Soo Greyhounds find themselves on opening night rosters — a testament to the junior franchise’s continued pipeline of pro-ready talent.

The list ranges from established stars like Jared McCann to up-and-comers like 18-year-old Brady Martin, who is set to centre Nashville’s top line. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Penguins GM Kyle Dubas’ fingerprints are still all over Sault Ste. Marie — with several ex-Hounds tied to the former GM of the Greyhounds and Toronto Maple Leafs.

Here’s a look at where each of them stands entering the new season.

Jared McCann , 29, is coming off his third straight season of at least 60 points with the Seattle Kraken. As their offensive driver, he enters the penultimate year of a five-year, $25 million pact signed in 2

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