John Albert |
C |
HFD |
Signed with Grizzlys Wolfsburg (DEL) |
Olivier Archambault |
LW |
SYR |
Thanks to Mike in the comments for tipping me off to this, Archambault signed through 18-19 with Syracuse. |
Darren Archibald |
RW |
UTI |
Re-signed with Vancouver (NHL) |
Brady Austin |
D |
CLE |
Good year for this former Belleville Bull. 23 points was a career high. |
Chase Balisy |
C |
SPR |
Steady depth all-around point producer. Good on a power play. |
Cody Bass |
C |
MIL |
Grizzled veteran played just 34 games last season. 75 games of NHL experience.
|
Kyle Bauman |
C |
ONT |
Rookie limited to 6 games for the Reign last year. Bemidji State product. |
Kyle Baun |
RW |
TOR |
Traded from Laval to Toronto and was lost in the shuffle with all the firepower on the Calder Cup Champs. Put up 34 points two seasons ago with Rockford.
|
Francois Beauchemin |
RW |
SPR |
Split between AHL and ECHL and had nearly identical numbers playing at both levels. Only 22.
|
C-D Beaudoin |
D |
MTB |
Re-signed with Manitoba (AHL) |
Francis Beauvillier |
LW |
MTB |
Bottom six / fourth liner. Put up 62 points in the Q in 12-23. |
Andre Benoit |
D |
BRI |
Loaned to Sound Tigers but was Columbus property. Veteran bottom to mid pair defender.
|
Ben Betker |
D |
BAK |
Depth defender who fights every now and then. Big size at 6’6 225. |
Stu Bickel |
D |
SD |
Bickel has made a career as a bruising/fighting defenseman. Battled significant injuries the last two seasons.
|
Mike Blunden |
RW |
BEL |
Signed with HC Bolzano (EBEL) |
Jared Boll |
RW |
SD |
Retired |
Brandon Bollig |
LW |
MIL |
Banger that can throw, kill penalties. |
Jordan Boucher |
LW |
LAV |
Signed with Orebro HK (SHL) |
Lance Bouma |
RW |
RFD |
20 games played in AHL were his first since 12-13 playing with Abbotsford. He’s probably a full time NHLer but if not, a very nice addition to your AHL team.
|
Troy Bourke |
C |
SYR |
Re-signed with Syracuse (AHL) |
Chris Breen |
D |
PRO |
Re-signed with Providence (AHL) |
David Broll |
LW |
LAV |
Plays a bruising game. That’s it. |
Jarrett Burton |
C |
WBS |
Re-signed with Wilkes-Barre (AHL) |
Blaine Byron |
C |
SPR |
Signed with Springfield (AHL) |
Joe Cannata |
G |
SA |
Signed with Colorado (NHL) |
Adam Carlson |
G |
HER |
Appeared in 6 games with the Bears last year, split time in three different ECHL cities. Undrafted Mercyhurst product has struggled to find consistency.
|
Cole Cassels |
C |
UTI |
Bit of a surprise that Vancouver didn’t qualify Cassels who had a breakout year with Utica playing as a depth centerman.
|
Chris Casto |
D |
CHI |
OK skater, becoming more stay at home as he gets older. |
Dan Catenacci |
C |
HFD |
Bottom six type that will count as a veteran. Couldn’t crack a putrid Hartford lineup on a consistent basis.
|
Adam Chapie |
RW |
HER |
Depth forward acquired by Hershey from Hartford. 36 games and a -8. |
Gregory Chase |
C |
SPR |
Depth winger with signs of flash here and there. Plug and play type who spent 17 games in ECHL Wichita.
|
Trevor Cheek |
LW |
TUC |
Re-signed with Tucson (AHL) |
Jake Chelios |
D |
CHA |
Signed with Detroit (NHL) |
Braden Christoffer |
LW |
BAK |
Re-signed with Bakersfield (AHL) |
Daniel Ciampini |
RW |
BEL |
Reserve winger who had a few games in the ECHL. |
Emerson Clark |
LW |
SJ |
Signed with Toronto (AHL) |
Rich Clune |
LW |
TOR |
Re-signed with Toronto (AHL) |
Joe Colborne |
C |
SA |
Sustained an early season UBI and only played 13 games. Based on the injury, could be career threatening.
|
Brian Cooper |
D |
SD |
Signed with Milwaukee (AHL) |
Frank Corrado |
D |
WBS |
Inconsistent defenseman had season ending knee injury. Has been used as first defensive call up option.
|
Pat Cullity |
D |
BRI |
Vermont Catamount split time between AHL Bridgeport and ECHL Worcester. Depth defender.
|
Alexis D’Aoust |
RW |
UTI |
Undrafted Shawinigan Cataracte put up decent numbers in his rookie campaign. 10 goals and 11 assists.
|
Nolan De Jong |
D |
SA |
Spent his rookie season on an AHL deal with San Antonio, yet appeared in only 6 games in the AHL. Big bodied Defenseman who won’t put up many points.
|
Dan DeSalvo |
RW |
HFD |
Depth hand that saw 10 games with ECHL Tulsa. Way off the 40 points for Manitoba a season prior.
|
Jamie Devane |
LW |
ONT |
Grinding winger. Isn’t flashy. |
Kayle Doetzel |
D |
STK |
Saw more action with ECHL Kansas City than he did with the Heat. Not a big point producer.
|
Grayson Downing |
C |
BAK |
Signed with Colorado (AHL) |
Chris Driedger |
G |
BEL |
Signed with Springfield (AHL) |
Vincent Dunn |
C |
WBS |
Depth ECHL centerman puts up decent points at that level, bunch of PIMs and a handful of assists at AHL level.
|
Thomas Ebbing |
C |
LAV |
Michigan State product had mediocre first pro season with a putrid team. |
Kevin Eckman-Larsson |
D |
TUC |
Re-signed with Tucson (AHL) |
Luke Esposito |
LW |
GR |
Depth winger who spent a couple games in ECHL. Harvard product. Numbers spell out a smart player.
|
Mark Fayne |
D |
SPR |
Loaned to Springfield from Edmonton / Bakersfield last year. Struggled to crack the lineup consistently.
|
Brian Ferlin |
RW |
BAK |
7 games last year. He may have retired. |
Mike Ferrentino |
C |
CHA |
Role player who appeared in 21 games in his first pro season. |
Matt Finn |
D |
CHA |
Injuries limited him to 15 games split between AHL and NHL. Depth ECHL guy. |
Kyle Flanagan |
C |
BEL |
Only 17 games with the Belleville Senators last year. |
Kevin Frye |
D |
SJ |
Re-signed with San Jose (AHL) |
Zach Fucale |
G |
LAV |
Signed with Vegas (NHL) |
Austin Fyten |
C |
TEX |
Depth forward who can chip in here and here and can kill penalties. |
Kurtis Gabriel |
RW |
IA |
Signed with New Jersey Devils (NHL) |
Brett Gallant |
LW |
CLE |
Dime a dozen enforcer. |
Alex Gallant |
LW |
SYR |
Signed with Vegas (NHL) |
Tyler Ganly |
D |
CHA |
ECHL depth. Former sixth round pick of Carolina wasn’t tendered an offer. |
Jason Garrison |
D |
CHI |
Offensive puck mover who was second on the Wolves in points. Good setup guy om the power play also.
|
Luke Gazdic |
LW |
STK |
AHL journeyman who doesn’t fill up the scoresheet. |
Eric Gelinas |
D |
LAV |
Combined -46 in his last two seasons. Balanced offensive numbers (13 goals and assists)
|
Stephen Gionta |
C |
BRI |
Has 296 NHL games under his belt. Limited to just 30 AHL games for Bridgeport last season.
|
Felix Girard |
C |
SA |
Signed with Manitoba (AHL) |
Barry Goers |
D |
RCH |
Injuries limited Goers to 12 games last year playing for Rochester. 5 assists. Sign him for veteran defensive depth.
|
Cody Goloubef |
D |
STK |
Signed with Boston (NHL) |
Kevin Gravel |
D |
ONT |
Signed with Edmonton (NHL) |
Jeremy Gregoire |
C |
LAV |
Signed with Milwaukee (AHL) |
Dave Gust |
RW |
BAK |
Undrafted rookie out of The Ohio State University had a pretty good year playing for the Condors; 23 points in 53 games.
|
Ryan Hamilton |
LW |
BAK |
Numbers took a bit of a dip this year for the former Barrie Colt. Still good on your power play.
|
Wacey Hamilton |
C |
UTI |
Re-signed with Utica (AHL) |
Andrew Hammond |
G |
SA |
Signed with Minnesota (NHL) |
Colton Hargrove |
LW |
PRO |
Solid winger who is good on a power play. |
Seth Helgeson |
D |
BRI |
Re-signed with New York Islanders (NHL) |
Josh Hennessy |
C |
PRO |
Came back from playing four years overseas and had an OK year for the P-Bruins. Sign him for veteran depth.
|
Sam Herr |
LW |
ONT |
Re-signed with Ontario (AHL) |
Josh Holmstrom |
RW |
BRI |
Re-signed with Bridgeport (AHL) |
Marek Hrivik |
C |
STK |
Signed with Vityaz Podolsk (KHL) |
Connor Jones |
C |
BRI |
Re-signed with Bridgeport (AHL) |
Kellen Jones |
LW |
BRI |
Signed with Västerviks IK (Allsvenskan) |
Josh Jooris |
C |
WBS |
Signed with Toronto (NHL) |
Jason Kasdorf |
G |
RCH |
RPI product with a +3.00 GAA at ECHL level. Has only appeared in 4 AHL games in past two seasons.
|
Kale Kessy |
LW |
CLE |
52 games with ECHL Tulsa, where he put up 31 points. Depth winger at AHL level.
|
Brenden Kichton |
D |
CHA |
Puck moving D who can slot on the second power play unit. |
Jan Kostalek |
D |
MTB |
Signed with HC Sparta Praha (KHL) |
Mile Koules |
C |
CLE |
Flashy winger who can pass and score. 6 PPGs led the Monsters. |
Alex Krushelnyski |
LW |
LV |
A few more AHL games than ECHL games. Depth winger. |
Ryan Kujawinski |
C |
CLE |
Depth centerman played for three AHL teams last year. Former third round pick by New Jersey.
|
Jake Kulevich |
D |
MTB |
Signed with Bakersfield (AHL) |
Joe Labate |
LW |
UTI |
Scrappy winger played 39 games with the Comets last year and was plagued by injuries.
|
Samuel Laberge |
LW |
TEX |
Re-signed with Texas (AHL) |
Hubert Labrie |
D |
HFD |
Signed with Syracuse (AHL) |
PC Labrie |
LW |
TUC |
Veteran tough guy who can add a little offense (20 goals in 2016). Split season between Milwaukee and Tucson in 2017-18
|
Eddie Lack |
G |
BNG |
Re-signed with New Jersey (NHL) |
Kane Lafranchise |
D |
BRI |
Veteran defender who is responsible in his own end and doesn’t take a ton of penalties.
|
Maxime Lagace |
G |
CHI |
Re-signed with Vegas (NHL) |
Max Lamarche |
D |
LV |
Signed with Laval (AHL) |
Jeremy Langlois |
C |
HER |
Bottom six type that has seen his production go down a bit these past two seasons.
|
Zac Larraza |
LW |
TUC |
Hasn’t played more than 24 games in an AHL season in his 3 year career, but has shown some signs of production (10g-10a in 52 games)
|
Michael Latta |
D |
BNG |
Signed with Kunlun Red Star (KHL) |
Stefan LeBlanc |
D |
LAV |
Signed with Toronto (AHL) |
Mike Liambas |
LW |
SD |
Signed with Minnesota (NHL) |
James Lodge |
C |
MTB |
Prolific ECHL scorer. Just 6 games with Manitoba last year. |
Mario Lucia |
LW |
BNG |
Former second rounder by Minnesota in 2011 has decent size at 6’3. 22 points in 16-17 and 17-18.
|
Kevin Lynch |
C |
SYR |
Re-signed with Tampa Bay (NHL) |
Cam Maclise |
RW |
MTB |
Undrafted bottom six staple on a god Manitoba team. Good on penalty kill. |
Andrew MacWilliam |
D |
RCH |
Re-signed with Rochester (AHL) |
Sean Maguire |
G |
TUC |
Former Pittsburgh draft pick traded to and not tendered an offer by Arizona, didn’t appear in any games with Tucson, struggled at ECHL level.
|
Colin Markison |
RW |
TEX |
Re-signed with Texas (AHL) |
Jamie McBain |
D |
SYR |
Decent on a power play, puck mover who is capable in his own end, too. |
Tim McGauley |
C |
HER |
Better ECHL numbers for this former Brandon Wheat King. 14 games in a depth role for the Bears last year.
|
Patrick McGrath |
RW |
WBS |
Re-signed with Wilkes-Barre (AHL) |
Curtis McKenzie |
LW |
TEX |
Signed with Vegas (NHL) |
Mike McMurtry |
C |
STK |
Re-signed with Stockton (AHL) |
Reid McNeill |
D |
SYR |
Hard nosed defender who won’t fill up the scoresheet but will work to prevent opponents from doing the same.
|
Wade Megan |
C |
CHI |
Signed with Detroit (NHL) |
Jayson Megna |
RW |
UTI |
Signed with Washington (NHL) |
Steve Michalek |
G |
IA |
Signed with EC Salzburg (EBEL) |
Trevor Mingoia |
RW |
MIL |
Signed with Vasterviks IK (Swe.) |
Garrett Mitchell |
RW |
HER |
Numbers took a dive this year but the Bears were bad in all areas. Has been with Hershey for better part of seven seasons.
|
Griffen Molino |
C |
UTI |
Signed with Toronto Marlies (AHL) |
Nick Moutrey |
C |
BEL |
Bottom six centerman you can use on special teams. Played for Cleveland before ending up in Belleville.
|
Spencer Naas |
F |
CLE |
Signed with Texas (AHL) |
Zack Nastasiuk |
RW |
GR |
Dime a dozen depth winger who has better ECHL numbers. 20 games with Grand Rapids last year, 5 points.
|
Darren Nowick |
RW |
STK |
Signed with Vasterviks IK (Swe.) |
Andrew O’Brien |
D |
TEX |
2012 4th Round pick of Anaheim has struggled to find consistency in the AHL in recent seasons.
|
Zach O’Brien |
RW |
BAK |
Signed with Toronto (AHL) |
Matt O’Connor |
G |
MIL |
Including him because he played for four ECHL teams and I think that’s crazy. Two games for Milwaukee. Not great numbers. Sign him for ECHL depth.
|
Will O’Neill |
D |
LV |
Signed with Wilkes-Barre (AHL) |
Jimmy Oligny |
D |
MIL |
Signed with Vegas (NHL) |
Adam Ollas-Mattsson |
D |
STK |
23 games of AHL action over the course of two seasons for this Swede. Big frame, 6’5, 220. Just 22.
|
Dmitri Osipov |
D |
CHI |
Just 11 games with Chicago as this undrafted Russian continues to develop. |
Michael Paliotta |
D |
TEX |
Limited to 25 games last year. Won Calder Cup with Cleveland in 2016. |
Tom Parisi |
D |
LAV |
Providence College product wasn’t tendered an offer by Montreal in what is likely an overhaul by the Canadiens. 5’11 defenseman.
|
Rod Pelley |
C |
STK |
Signed with SønderjyskE (Denmark) |
Anthony Peluso |
RW |
HER |
Scrappy winger with 144 games of NHL experience. |
Joe Pendenza |
C |
CLE |
Depth centerman battled injuries this season, appearing in 46 games. |
Reid Petryk |
RW |
SA |
Battled injuries the last two seasons after a productive first two pro seasons. Based on his game, could be a 20 goal scorer if healthy.
|
Niki Petti |
C |
LAV |
Rookie depth centerman had balanced first year pro (7-7-14) |
Jamie Phillips |
G |
MTB |
Signed with Charlotte (AHL) |
Kyle Platzer |
RW |
BAK |
Signed with Charlotte (AHL) |
Chris Porter |
LW |
PRO |
At 34, career is winding down. Use him on the PK. His -8 was one of the worst on Providence last year.
|
Dalton Prout |
D |
STK |
Re-sigend with Calgary (NHL) |
Greg Rallo |
LW |
TEX |
Retired. |
John Ramage |
D |
MIL |
Signed with New Jersey (NHL) |
Tyler Randell |
RW |
BEL |
Signed with Rochester (AHL) |
Brendan Ranford |
LW |
SA |
Signed with Berlin (DEL) |
Max Reinhart |
C |
BEL |
Depth centerman with decent numbers who can plug into your power play here and there.
|
Colby Robak |
D |
STK |
Second round pick of the Florida Panthers in 2008 played in just 45 contests for Stockton last year. Former AHL All-Star.
|
Dennis Robertson |
D |
CHA |
Re-signed with Charlotte (AHL) |
Garret Ross |
LW |
RCH |
Steady depth winger. Nothing flashy. |
Scott Sabourin |
RW |
SD |
Power forward who will gladly engage in fisticuffs. Carved out a decent career as a bottom 6 grinder.
|
Kyle Schempp |
C |
BRI |
Limited to 33 games with Bridgeport, wasn’t tendered an offer from the Islanders.
|
Cam Schilling |
D |
MTB |
Re-signed with Winnipeg (NHL) |
Jeff Schultz |
D |
SD |
Former 1st rounder who has 409 games of NHL time. Gigantic human being who won’t provide much offense.
|
Eric Selleck |
LW |
BEL |
Physical presence in a game getting away from the physical presence. |
Tom Sestito |
LW |
WBS |
Became a fan favorite in Wilkes-Barre. Was actually tough to play against and had a productive 15 points.
|
Duncan Siemens |
D |
SA |
Plays with a hard edge and is a natural leader. Not an offensive threat, but not terrible with the puck. One of the better defenders on Rampage team last year.
|
Dillon Simpson |
D |
BAK |
Signed with Columbus (NHL) |
Colin Smith |
C |
STK |
Signed with Eisbären Berlin (DEL) |
Dalton Smith |
LW |
RCH |
Re-sigend with Rochester (AHL) |
Kevin Spinozzi |
D |
WBS |
Re-signed with Wilkes-Barre (AHL) |
Zack Stortini |
RW |
CHA |
Re-signed with Charlotte (AHL) |
Peter Stoykewych |
D |
MTB |
Re-signed with Manitoba (AHL) |
Jordan Subban |
D |
ONT |
Signed with Toronto (NHL) |
Brody Sutter |
C |
MTB |
One of the thousand Sutter’s playing hockey. 6’5 so the size is there. 58 games with Manitoba last year.
|
Brett Sutter |
C |
ONT |
31 year old veteran who appeared in every Reign game last season. Still good for about 35 points a year.
|
Viktor Svedberg |
D |
RFD |
Swedish defender spent five seasons in Rockford, rangy 6’9, 234 pound hulking defender.
|
Steven Swavely |
RW |
LV |
Better ECHL production than AHL production for this U. of Maine product. |
Brad Thiessen |
G |
CLE |
Re-signed with Cleveland (AHL) |
Kyle Thomas |
RW |
SD |
Signed with Utica (AHL) |
Ben Thomson |
LW |
BNG |
Former Kitchener Ranger with a penchant for pugilism. Solid enough to play for you every night as well.
|
Cole Ully |
LW |
TEX |
Point a game at ECHL level, wasn’t able to recapture the offensive production he had in 16-17. Only 16 AHL games this year with Texas, 3 points. Wasn’t tendered an offer by Dallas.
|
Tommy Vannelli |
D |
SA |
Played well in ECHL Tulsa before being called up for good to San Antonio. Good skater and passer who needs some more work in his own zone.
|
Scooter Vaughan |
D |
CHI |
Capable veteran defender at this level. |
Yannick Veilleux |
LW |
LAV |
Banger that can chip in here and there. |
Trent Vogelhuber |
LW |
SA |
Good PK specialist. Had issues with injuries in his two seasons with Colorado. Probably a max 25 point AHL player
|
Sean Walker |
D |
ONT |
Signed with LA Kings (NHL) |
Scott Wedgewood |
G |
ONT |
Signed with Buffalo (NHL) |
Ryan White |
C |
IA |
Bottom six grinder type style play from this former Calgary Hitman. |
Stephon Williams |
G |
SJ |
Signed with HC Banska Bystrica (Slovakia) |
Brendan Woods |
LW |
UTI |
Fifth round pick by Carolina in 2012 limited to just 14 games last year. 30 points with the Checkers in 14-15.
|
Jeff Zatkoff |
G |
CLE |
Signed with Straubing Tigers (DEL) |
Rau is the first one off the board. Re-signed with Minnesota,
Thanks. I’ll make the edit. If you (or anyone else) sees any signings please let me know.
Rch announced two weeks ago they resigned McWilliam to an AHL deal
Thanks, I’ll make the edit.
Archambault and Lynch resigned with the Crunch at different points last season. (Archambault in March, Lynch in May/June)
Good catch. EliteProspects has Archambault through 17/18. Lynch is still free agent through, latest article on him on EP is dated June 2017.
Troy Bourke also re-signed with Syracuse mid-June
Did Matt Peca in SYR sign with someone
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