Foote (personal) will become an unrestricted free agent after the Devils didn't give him a qualifying offer Sunday, per Chris Johnston of The Athletic.
On Feb. 28, Foote was charged in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in June 2018 following a Hockey Canada event in London, Ontario.
Devils' Cal Foote: Instructed to surrender to police
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Foote (personal) has been directed to surrender to London, Ontario police to be charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred during a 2018 Hockey Canada event, TSN reports.
According to TSN, Foote and four other individuals, including three NHL players, are expected to surrender before the London Police Service holds a press conference Monday to issue a public update on the case. The five individuals are accused of sexually assaulting a woman at a London hotel on June 19, 2018, following a Hockey Canada Foundation golf and gala event. Foote remains on the non-roster list while on an indefinite leave of absence from the Devils.
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Devils' Cal Foote: On non-roster list
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Foote (personal) was transferred to the non-roster list Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Foote is away from the team to address a personal matter. His move to the non-roster list frees up a spot on the 23-man roster for the Devils.
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Devils' Cal Foote: Granted indefinite leave
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Foote is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Devils, the team announced Wednesday.
Foote will leave the club for an unknown amount of time while attending to a personal matter. If the defenseman is expected to be away long term, he could be placed on non-roster injured reserve, which would give the Devils an extra spot on the 23-man roster.
Jonas Siegenthaler (foot) was placed on injured reserve in a corresponding move, so Foote could get an extended look with the big club. The 25-year-old defender has collected nine points through 24 AHL appearances this year.
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Devils' Cal Foote: Sent down Thursday
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Foote was reassigned to AHL Utica on Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Foote didn't get into a game during his two-week stint in the NHL. The 24-year-old defenseman's reassignment suggests Colin Miller (lower body) may be close to returning.
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Devils' Cal Foote: Summoned from minors
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Foote was recalled from AHL Utica on Monday.
In a corresponding move, Tomas Nosek (lower body) was placed on injured reserve. If Colin Miller (undisclosed) is still unavailable, Foote will probably serve as an extra defender against Montreal on Tuesday.
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Devils' Cal Foote: Lands on waivers
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Foote was put on waivers by New Jersey on Wednesday, per Chris Johnston of TSN.
Foote had two goals, seven points and 63 PIM between Nashville and Tampa Bay last season. Although Foote is likely to start the campaign with AHL Utica, it wouldn't be surprising if he gets a chance to play with the Devils at various points during 2023-24.
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Devils' Cal Foote: Inks two-way deal
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Foote signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Devils on Wednesday.
Foote had two goals, seven points, 63 PIM, 52 blocks and 58 hits in 50 contests between Tampa Bay and Nashville last season. The 24-year-old was an unrestricted free agent after the Predators declined to extend him a qualifying offer. Foote will have an opportunity to compete for a spot on the Devils' Opening Night roster as the team's sixth or seventh defenseman.
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Cal Foote: Doesn't get qualifying offer
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Foote wasn't given a qualifying offer by Nashville, so he will become an unrestricted free agent Saturday, per John Glennon of NHL.com.
Foote had two goals, seven points, 58 hits and 52 blocks in 50 contests between Tampa Bay and Nashville last season. The Predators acquired Foote from the Lightning on Feb. 26 as part of the Tanner Jeannot trade.
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Predators' Cal Foote: Breaks up shutout bid
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Foote scored a goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Stars.
Foote ended an eight-game point drought with his tally at 15:10 of the third period. The 24-year-old defenseman has found steady playing time with the Predators, but it hasn't led to more offense. He's picked up three points through 18 games with Nashville, matching his output from 26 contests with the Lightning to begin the year. Foote has added 38 shots on net, 52 hits, 42 blocked shots, 61 PIM and a plus-5 rating across his 44 appearances this season.
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Predators' Cal Foote: Grabs first point with Nashville
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Foote picked up an assist in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Red Wings.
Foote set up Thomas Novak's goal in the third period, firing a shot that the center was able to deflect past Ville Husso. It's Foote's first point in seven games since he was acquired from Tampa Bay at the trade deadline. The 24-year-old defenseman now has four points (a goal and three assists) in 33 games overall this season. While Foote has a clearer path towards playing time in Nashville, he's not likely to offer much offensive production.
Nashville acquired Foote and five draft picks, including a 2025 first, from Tampa Bay in exchange for Tanner Jeannot on Sunday.
Foote has regularly been a healthy scratch this season, scoring just three points in 26 games. A first-round pick in 2017, the 24-year-old should see more consistent playing time in Nashville's bottom four.
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Lightning's Cal Foote: Eighth healthy scratch in last 10
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Foote has been a healthy scratch eight times in the Lightning's last 10 games, including the last three.
Foote and Haydn Fleury remain on the outside looking in more often than not, but they do play for one of the best teams in the league. And one with a strong top four or five guys. They've both been passed by first-year defender Nick Perbix. Foote is still just 24 and there's still time for him to grow into a more consistent bottom-pair defenseman. But even then, his fantasy contributions will likely be limited to hits and blocks.
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Lightning's Cal Foote: Healthy scratch again
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Foote was a healthy scratch Thursday against Columbus.
Since his return from the IR in November, Foote has dressed in five of the Bolts' last 10 games and cycled through the team's bottom pair. The 24-year-old is averaging 14:47 in 15 games played and has one goal, two assists, 24 hits and 12 blocked shots.
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Lightning's Cal Foote: Off injured reserve
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Foote (upper body) has been taken off injured reserve, according to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com.
Foote could return to the lineup Friday. He has missed the last five games and seven of the last eight. Foote has a goal in 10 games this season.
