Ottawa 67's fans got their first real look at what Jaiden Newton can do back in June, when the club acquired the 18-year-old forward from the Barrie Colts. Now, with the season underway, the question is what he actually adds to the roster.
The trade that brought him to Ottawa
The 67's sent a 5th-round pick in the 2027 OHL Priority Selection Draft and a 3rd-round pick in the 2029 OHL Priority Selection Draft to Barrie in exchange for Newton. The Whitby, Ontario native was originally picked by the Colts in the second round, 25th overall, of the 2023 OHL Priority Selection, and made his OHL debut that same season, appearing in 45 games with one goal and six assists for seven points.
Why Ottawa wanted him
67's general manager Jan Egert said Newton brings more than 200 OHL games of experience and leadership to the team, including multiple appearances in conference championships and an OHL league final. Egert also pointed to Newton's style of play, saying he has a competitive mindset, plays with physicality and takes pride in his 200-foot game.
Barrie didn't have anything but good things to say on his way out the door. The Colts organization called Newton a true professional in every sense of the word and wished him and his family the best in Ottawa and beyond.
Already familiar with TD Place
Newton isn't a total stranger to the Ottawa crowd. Since joining the 67's, he's shown flashes of cerebral, smart passing in a 3-on-3 tournament during the team's training camp, a small sample that hints at the playmaking side of his game beyond the faceoff dot and physical play Egert highlighted.
What led here
ottown's earlier report covered the initial trade in June, framing it as part of a broader push to build a competitive roster heading into this season. With Newton now settled in, that plan is starting to take shape.
For 67's fans, the appeal is straightforward: a faceoff specialist with playoff experience and a two-way mindset, the kind of depth piece that can swing shifts even without lighting up the scoresheet. Whether his passing flashes from camp translate into more offensive production remains to be seen, but his role on special teams and in the defensive zone looks locked in from day one.
Sources: Ottawa 67's (CHL.ca official), Barrie 360, EliteProspects
