The team announced the expected signing on Thursday. The 18-year-old was a second-round pick of Saint John in this year's QMJHL Entry Draft.
“Everett was a key target for us in the 2025 draft as we continue to remodel our defensive group, particularly on the right side,” said Sea Dogs head coach and general manager Travis Crickard in a news release. “Everett’s elite skating ability, willingness to play a physical game, and hunger to get better will make an immediate impact in our lineup. We are very excited to play a part in his developmental journey.”
Baldwin spent most of last season at St. George's School (a US prep school) where he recorded 10 goals and 10 assists in 22 games. He also spent time with the USNTDP and the USHL's Cedar Rapids RoughRiders.
The Providence native was a fifth-round pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning in this year's NHL Draft.
The Sea Dogs' press release notes that "he played for the New England District alongside Sea Dogs forwards Egan Beveridge and Alex Donovan at the 2024 USA Hockey Boys National 17 Festival, finishing with three points (two goals, one assist) in six games."
Baldwin is committed to the NCAA's Providence College Friars for the 2026-27 season, so this could be a one-and-done situation in Saint John, which is simply the new reality of junior hockey.
Depending on how training camp and other moves or signings play out, Saint John's defense core could look dramatically different this season compared to last. The Sea Dogs allowed 4.05 goals against per game last year, the third most in the QMJHL.
Sea Dogs training camp will presumably begin the weekend of Aug. 16. The team opens pre-season play on Aug. 19 in Dieppe against the Moncton Wildcats.
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