Kyle Waters didn’t stay on the free agent market for long.
One day after the Rochester Knighthawks announced his release, the Oshawa Firewolves announced they had signed the former first-round pick to a one-year deal. The Nov. 10 signing is pending National Lacrosse League (NLL) approval.
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Waters could see some old faces in a hurry. The Firewolves host the Knighthawks in a preseason game on Nov. 14, less than a week after his release from Rochester, before opening the regular season at home against the Saskatchewan Rush on Nov. 27.
FireWolves Add A Former First-Round Pick
At 6-foot-4 and 236 pounds, Waters brings size and a right-handed shot to Oshawa's offense. He has shown he can find the net and set up his teammates, too.
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The 27-year-old recorded 27 points on five goals and 22 assists in 16 regular-season games for Rochester in 2025-26. His most productive NLL season came in 2023-24, when he scored 21 goals and finished with 44 points in his first year with Rochester.
Waters made one of his biggest splashes that season against the Buffalo Bandits, pouring in four goals during a January 2024 matchup.
The Calgary Roughnecks selected Waters sixth overall in the 2021 NLL Draft. Calgary general manager Mike Board described the Orangeville, Ontario, native as a player who could “create space for his teammates and put the ball in the net.”
Waters didn’t have to wait long to make his mark. He scored his first NLL goal against the San Diego Seals on Jan. 29, 2022, then added a second later in the game.
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Waters spent two seasons in Calgary before a draft-day trade sent him to Rochester in 2023. Through five National Lacrosse League regular seasons, he has totaled 55 goals and 83 assists in 79 games.
Familiar Waters In Oshawa
The Oshawa Firewolves have already seen Waters make waves at Tribute Communities Centre.
On March 28, he scored a fourth-quarter goal and added an assist in Rochester's win over Oshawa. Now, he has a chance to make himself at home on the other bench.
His impact in Rochester extended beyond the score sheet. Waters was named the Knighthawks’ Teammate of the Year for the 2023-24 season.
What’s Next For Oshawa?
Waters could have an early reunion with his former teammates when Rochester visits Oshawa for a preseason game on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. ET.
The Firewolves then open the NLL regular season at home against the Saskatchewan Rush on Friday, Nov. 27, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Fans can watch the Rush vs. FireWolves season opener on FloLacrosse and through the FloSports app.
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