McDonough was released from his professional tryout agreement and sent to AHL Charlotte on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McDonough signed an AHL-only deal with Charlotte in early July, but he spent the last few weeks with Florida on a tryout. However, he was unable to secure a spot on the Opening Night roster and will attempt to make an impact in the minors early in the season.

McDonough agreed to terms on a professional tryout agreement with Florida on Tuesday, David Dwork of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDonough has already signed an AHL-only deal with AHL Charlotte, so this tryout could just be the Panthers trying to fill out their roster. Still, if the 24-year-old winger can show something during camp, he could be rewarded with a two-way deal. Even if that does happen, McDonough will be hard-pressed to secure a spot on the Opening Night roster.

McDonough signed a one-year contract with AHL Charlotte on Friday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDonough wasn't qualified by the Canucks last month, making him an unrestricted free agent. The 24-year-old debuted with the Canucks in 2023, after a four-year career at Northeastern University, scoring once in six NHL games. McDonough spent last season with AHL Abbotsford, finding the back of the net on 11 occasions and adding eight assists in 58 games. Without an NHL deal in hand, McDonough won't be eligible to be called up by the Panthers.

McDonough won't be given a qualifying offer from the Canucks and will become an unrestricted free agent Monday, Rick Dhaliwal of CHEK reports.

EDGE Analysis

McDonough spent all of 2023-24 with AHL Abbotsford, earning 19 points in 58 contests. The seventh-round pick from 2019 is expected to have interest on the open market, but his lack of success upon his move to the professional ranks will likely mean he needs some time in the AHL again in 2024-25.

McDonough was assigned to AHL Abbotsford on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

McDonough picked up one goal and seven hits in six outings with Vancouver last season. He also had 20 goals and 38 points in 34 contests for Northeastern University in 2022-23 prior to turning pro. McDonough is poised to see his first action at the AHL level this campaign.

McDonough contributed a goal in Vancouver's 5-4 overtime loss to Calgary on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

McDonough was playing in his second career NHL contest. He didn't record a point and finished with one shot in 10:03 of ice time during his debut Sunday. In addition to scoring his first NHL goal, McDonough also finished with a shot and a hit in 6:37 versus the Flames.

McDonough will make his NHL debut Sunday against Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

McDonough signed his entry-level deal earlier this month and will dress in his first professional hockey game Sunday. The 23-year-old forward scored 45 goals and 77 points over his last two seasons with Northeastern University.