Overview

• Barrie Colts GM Marty Williamson confirmed Patterson did not report to training camp and said the player wants a “fresh start.”
• Patterson, 19, was selected 125th overall by Vancouver in 2024 and has not signed an NHL entry-level contract.
• He has 121 points in 132 regular-season games for Barrie, including 59 points in 64 games last season.
• Reporting cites his push for steadier first-line minutes after being shuffled through the Colts’ lineup despite strong production.
• Rumors have mentioned Brantford as a possible destination, but as of Aug. 26 no trade has been completed for the 2025–26 season.