Jonah Gadjovich

BIOGRAPHY

Jonah Gadjovich was born October 8, 1998 in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. He is a left wing in the National Hockey League. 

Gadjovich was drafted in the second round, 55th overall, by the Vancouver Canucks in 2017 NHL Draft. Gadjovich concluded his major junior ice hockey career at end of the 2017–18 season and joined the Canucks American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Utica Comets, for the 2018–19 season. He made his professional debut on October 5, 2018, in the Comets' season opener against the Toronto Marlies. He finished his first professional season with four goals ansd 10 points through 40 games. Following his rookie season, Gadjovich was invited to participate in the Canucks development camp prior to the 2019–20 season. Gadjovich continued to produce and score goals in his third professional season. In May, he led the Comets with 15 goals and earned his first career NHL call-up after recording a Gordie Howe hat trick. Gadjovich made his NHL debut on May 17, 2021. As a result of his overall play during the season, Gadjovich was voted the Comets' Most Valuable Player, which is voted on by media members, and the Tom McVie Award for the coach’s most valuable player. On October 7, 2021, Gadjovich was claimed off waivers by the San Jose Sharks. Gadjovich was named to their NHL roster and made his debut against the Boston Bruins on October 24, 2021. During that game, he tallied his first NHL point, an assist, and scored his first goal on February 27, 2022. He re-signed to a one-year contract on August 29, 2022.