BEARD Hockey Retirements & Player Rights
Last Updated: August 10th, 2026
Special Rulings
The following players have been deactivated from their BEARD teams per Rulebook stipulations. The teams will, however, retain these players' rights indefinitely should and when they return to NHL play. Contracts are listed below should these players return prior to their deals expiring - they will resume their deals if term remains. If no term remains, they will be signed to their FMV value for one year. (Updated 6-17-2025)
PIT: Cal Foote - 3 years ($1.75m per; as of 7-1-25) --- RETURNED TO BEARD (June 2026 - PIT)
PHI: Carter Hart - contract expired (6-30-24) --- RETURNED TO BEARD (Feb 2026; PHI)
MTL: Dillon Dube - contract expired (6-30-24) --- RETURNED TO BEARD (June 2026 - UFA)
MIN: Michael McLeod - contract expired (6-30-24)
MTL: Topi Ronni (prospect - added retroactively to 3/12/24)