Chase Yoder

June 2025 – The Pittsburgh Penguins did not offer Yoder an entry-level contract as of June 1, 2025; the draft rights of their 2020 sixth-round pick (170th overall) have expired. Yoder was thought to have his rights expire on August 15, 2025, but given that he played five seasons at the NCAA level with Providence, that timeframe was adjusted to June 1, 2025. Yoder is an unrestricted free agent. Mark Henry

July 2023 – Chase Yoder spent the 2022-23 season at Providence of the NCAA, where he was a Junior. In 37 games, Yoder tallied 15 total points. Yoder a 2020 sixth-round pick has struggled to be more than a depth piece for the Providence Friars in his time there. He has shown he can create value in a team’s bottom six for the past several years, but has not shown the typical flashes that the organization would hope to see from a prospect in the NCAA. Yoder will return to Providence for his senior season and look to make a case to the Penguins’ new front office about why he deserves a contract. Tyler Ball

May 2021 – In his first season in Providence, Yoder was used primarily as the fourth-line center. He has always been lauded for his defensive abilities and continued to impress this year. When he was on the ice at even strength, his team scored 52.6% of the goals. The Penguins like to let their college prospects use all four years of their eligibility and will likely let their 2020 pick do the same. Time will tell if he can use his strong skating and hands to generate offense. Kyle Watson

October 2020 – Yoder was selected by the Penguins 170th overall in the sixth round of the 2020 NHL draft. Committed to Providence College, he is expected to spend a few years there before jumping to the next level. He is known for being defensively responsible and a solid penalty killer. Yoder is aggressive on both the defensive side and on the forecheck. He is not the player who will impress you with flashy stickhandling, but he is very good at moving the puck safely out of danger. Clare McManus