Sea Dogs reassign Caputo to QJHL

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The Saint John Sea Dogs have yet to make a transaction since the holiday trade period opened – but they have made a roster move.

On Thursday night, the team announced that defenseman Giuliano Caputo has been reassigned to the Terrebonne Cobras of the Quebec Junior Hockey League.

The 18-year-old spent all of last season with the Cobras where he registered five assists and 52 penalty minutes in 47 games.

Caputo appeared in just 16 games with the Sea Dogs in the first half. He was held pointless with 23 penalty minutes and a -5 rating.

A 13th-round pick of Saint John in the 2023 QMJHL Entry Draft, Caputo, who is listed at 5'11" and 232 lbs, impressed at training camp with his energy and physical presence. During the regular season, he was never able to solidify a regular spot on a crowded blue line.

Five of the 16 games Caputo appeared in came this month with the Sea Dogs missing several regulars due to injuries.

Saint John now has seven defensemen on their active roster.

The Sea Dogs are expected to make a few roster moves in the coming weeks. The QMJHL's holiday trade period ends Monday, Jan. 6.