Noah Gregor

Noah Gregor (born July 28, 1998) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a centre for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). Having originally played for the San Jose Sharks (who drafted him 111th overall in the fourth round of the 2016 NHL entry draft), he has also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, and Florida Panthers.

Early life

Gregor was born on July 28, 1998, in Beaumont, Alberta to parents Colin and Elise. He was born into a hockey-involved family as his father played four seasons in the Western Hockey League while his uncle Jason was a radio host for The Sports Network until TSN 1260 was shut down in June 2023. Likewise, his brother Liam played hockey with the Beaumont Chiefs and Spruce Grove Saints.

Playing career

Junior

Growing up, Gregor played in the Beaumont Minor Hockey Association and Alberta Midget Hockey League (AMHL). While playing for the Leduc Oil Kings Bantam in the 2013–14 season, Gregor led the AMHL with 21 goals and 30 points through 35 games. Gregor was selected in the third round, 55th overall, by the Victoria Royals in the 2013 WHL bantam draft, the same city that his father played in.

Gregor returned to the Oil Kings for the 2013–14 season. On January 6, 2014, the Royals traded Gregor's rights to the Moose Jaw Warriors in exchange for Travis Brown. He began the 2014–15 season with the Warriors, recording six points through eight games before breaking his collarbone. He managed to return for two more games in late December, but reaggravated the injury and missed the remainder of the season. During the 2015–16 season, Gregor was selected to represent Team Cherry in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game. He finished the season with 28 goals and 73 points to earn the team's Most Sportsmanlike Player and Rookie of the Year Award. Gregor also accepted the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Year Award.

Gregor returned to the Warriors for the 2016–17 season. Prior to the season beginning, he was named an alternate captain alongside Tanner Jeannot and Josh Thrower. On December 11, Gregor – alongside a 2018 eighth round pick – was traded back to the Royals in exchange for Ryan Peckford and a 2018 fourth round pick. He finished the season with 65 points in 60 games split between the two clubs.

On July 25, 2018, the Royals traded Gregor to the Prince Albert Raiders. He recorded 88 points in 63 games for the club during the 2018–19 season. The Raiders were awarded the Ed Chynoweth Cup as league champions after defeating the Vancouver Giants in seven games. Gregor recorded 24 points in 23 postseason games. The Raiders, however, were unsuccessful in winning the Memorial Cup.

Professional

San Jose Sharks (2019-2023)

Gregor was selected in the fourth round, 111th overall, by the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League (NHL) in the 2016 NHL entry draft. On April 6, 2018, the Sharks signed Gregor to a three-year, entry-level contract. He subsequently joined the team's American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the San Jose Barracuda, skating in one postseason game.

On October 19, 2019, Gregor played in his first career NHL game in a 4–3 loss against the Buffalo Sabres. On November 29, Gregor scored his first career NHL goal in a 4–1 win against the Los Angeles Kings. He split the 2019–20 season between the Sharks and Barracuda, skating in 28 games for the Sharks and 25 games for the Barracuda.

On September 13, 2021, the Sharks re-signed Gregor to a one-year, $750,000 contract extension. He spent the entirety of the 2021–22 season with the Sharks, recording 23 points in 63 games. On August 22, 2022, Gregor signed a one-year, $950,000 contract extension with the Sharks. On April 1, 2023, Gregor recorded his first career hat-trick in a 7–2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. He finished the 2022–23 season with 17 points in 57 games. Gregor was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Sharks following the conclusion of the season, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Toronto Maple Leafs (2023-2024)

On September 6, 2023, Gregor agreed to a professional tryout offer with the Toronto Maple Leafs to attend their training camp. On October 10, the Maple Leafs signed Gregor to a one-year, $775,000 contract. In his first game for the team on October 11, Gregor scored the Maple Leafs' first goal of the season in an eventual 6–5 win over the Montreal Canadiens. On March 24, 2024, Gregor suffered a high stick to the face by Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson. He suffered no injuries aside from multiple chipped teeth. Wilson was suspended six games for the action. He appeared in 63 games with the Maple Leafs, scoring six goals and 12 points. He made his Stanley Cup playoffs debut in game six of the Maple Leafs' first round series against the Boston Bruins. He also appeared in game seven as the Maple Leafs were eliminated by the Bruins. A restricted free agent at season's end, Toronto did not tender him a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Ottawa Senators (2024-2025)

On July 1, 2024, Gregor signed a one-year, $850,000 contract with the Ottawa Senators. He made the team out of training camp and established himself on the team's fourth line alongside Adam Gaudette and Nick Cousins. He scored his first goal with the Senators shorthanded against Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 5–4 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 19. He appeared in 40 games with Ottawa, recording four goals and six points.

Return to San Jose (2025)

On March 7, 2025, Gregor was traded in a return to the San Jose Sharks alongside Zack Ostapchuk and a second-round pick in the 2025 NHL entry draft in exchange for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins and a fourth-round pick in 2025. He made his season debut for the Sharks on March 13 in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. He recorded his first point in his second tenure with San Jose on April 13, assisting on Tyler Toffoli's first period goal in a 5–2 loss to the Calgary Flames. He finished the season appearing in 12 games with San Jose, notching just the one point.

Florida Panthers (2025-2026)

In September 2025, Gregor signed a professional tryout agreement with the Florida Panthers. Several weeks later, on October 7, Gregor signed a one-year contract with the team. He played his first game with the club on October 28, and registered his first point, an assist, on November 17. His first goal with the Panthers came on December 11. On January 9, Gregor was placed on waivers by Florida. Gregor played with the Charlotte Checkers, the minor affiliate for the Panthers, before returning to the roster on March 24, recording a goal and assist.

Winnipeg Jets (2026-present)

On July 1, 2026, Gregor signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Winnipeg Jets with an AAV of $850,000.

International play

Gregor represented Team Canada's under-18 team at the 2016 IIHF World U18 Championships. He registered two assists in five games, but Canada finished fourth in the tournament. Gregor was invited to Team Canada for the 2022 IIHF World Championship, where the team won the silver medal.

Career statistics

Regular season and playoffs

International

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