Who Is Cameron Crotty? Canucks Connection and Career, Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Verified and updated: Nov. 10, 2026, 9:03 p.m. CET (UTC+01:00; 8:03 p.m. UTC).

Cameron Crotty is a 27-year-old Canadian defenceman whose NHL career has taken him from the Arizona Coyotes to the Minnesota Wild and Ottawa Senators. The latest confirmed team announcement available at verification time says Minnesota claimed him from Ottawa on Oct. 29. Although his name is appearing in Canucks-related searches, I could not verify an official Vancouver claim or signing as of this update. For Canucks fans, the key point is that an online listing or waiver rumour alone does not establish that Crotty has joined the club.

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• Crotty is an Ottawa-born, right-shot defenceman, selected 82nd overall by Arizona in 2017.
• He played college hockey at Boston University and has spent most of his professional career in the AHL.
• Minnesota announced that it claimed him from Ottawa on Oct. 29, 2026.
• No Vancouver acquisition was confirmed in the official sources checked by Nov. 10.

Who is Cameron Crotty?

Born in Ottawa on May 5, 1999, Crotty is a 6-foot-3 defenceman who shoots right. The Arizona Coyotes selected him in the third round, 82nd overall, of the 2017 NHL Draft. He developed through junior hockey in Ontario before joining Boston University’s Terriers, where he played three seasons from 2017 to 2020. The university lists him as an alternate captain in his final season and records his earlier junior experience with the Brockville Braves.

After college, Crotty turned professional in the Coyotes organization. He spent several seasons in the American Hockey League, including with the Tucson Roadrunners. His NHL opportunities have come in brief call-ups rather than an established full-time role. The Minnesota Wild’s Oct. 29 announcement says he had appeared in 11 NHL games across four seasons with Arizona, Minnesota and Ottawa at that point.

Why are Canucks fans searching for Cameron Crotty?

The likely point of interest is a possible roster or waiver connection: players placed on waivers can be claimed by another NHL club, which can prompt fans to search a player’s name alongside their team. But the verified transaction in Crotty’s case was Minnesota’s claim from Ottawa, not Vancouver’s. The Wild’s announcement identifies the clubs involved, and Ottawa’s earlier signing release documents his two-year, two-way contract with the Senators in August 2025.

Search results and roster databases can change quickly during the season, and some pages may display unconfirmed or later-edited information. At the time checked for this article, I found no Vancouver Canucks announcement verifying that Crotty had been claimed or signed by the team. That status could change after publication; readers should look for a Canucks or NHL transaction announcement before treating a Vancouver link as settled.

What kind of player is Crotty?

Crotty’s profile is that of a large, right-shot defensive option who has worked to earn NHL minutes through the minors. His NHL totals remain modest because his appearances have been limited. Minnesota’s Oct. 29 release says he recorded 10 points in 49 games with Belleville in 2025–26, then had a plus-one rating in three Ottawa games early in 2026–27. Those numbers describe a depth defenceman with substantial AHL experience; they do not, on their own, establish what role a future NHL team might give him.

His path also connects him to familiar Canadian hockey settings. Ottawa is his hometown, and the Senators’ release notes that he played alongside future Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk at Boston University during the 2017–18 season. Crotty made his NHL debut with Arizona in March 2024, according to the Wild’s career summary.

What should Canucks fans watch next?

The useful signal is an official transaction notice or a confirmed roster listing from Vancouver, the NHL, or the club placing or claiming a player. Until one confirms a move, Crotty’s Canucks connection remains unverified. If Vancouver does acquire him, his size, right-handed shot and AHL experience would be relevant context, while his limited NHL sample means any projection about lineup placement or impact should remain cautious.

Sources checked: Minnesota Wild transaction release; Ottawa Senators signing announcement; Boston University player biography.

FAQ

Is Cameron Crotty a Vancouver Canuck?

No official Vancouver acquisition was verified as of Nov. 10, 2026. The latest confirmed move found was Minnesota claiming him from Ottawa on Oct. 29.

What position does Cameron Crotty play?

He is a right-shot defenceman, listed at 6-foot-3.

Which team drafted Cameron Crotty?

The Arizona Coyotes selected him 82nd overall in the third round of the 2017 NHL Draft.