Austin Roest Returns To The Everett Silvertips

Austin Roest is back in the WHL. The Nashville Predators prospect was reassigned to the Everett Silvertips on Thursday, giving the current U.S. Division leaders a massive boost before the 2025 trade deadline. Roest has been dealing with an injury all season, and while he was on the Milwaukee Admirals's roster, he hasn't played a game this year.

The addition of Roest makes an already stacked Silvertips roster even stronger. Last season, he had 71 points in games before recording seven in five playoff games. Roest was also a co-captain in 2023-24 and set a new career-high with 38 goals.

This season, Everett has been one of the most consistent teams in the CHL. Through 38 games, they have a record of 28-5-3-2 and are the only team in the WHL with more than 55 points. The Silvertips also have six players who are over a point per game, including defenceman Landon DuPont, who is up to 41 points in 34 games.

While bringing in Roest is not a trade, it will have a similar impact. He currently sits 11th all-time in franchise scoring and should become the seventh player to score 100 goals for Everett later this season. Roest will also play a major role during the postseason as the Silvertips look for their first WHL Championship in franchise history.

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