Harvard University Crimson junior defenseman Jack Bar(24) may not eclipse modest highs set in earlier college seasons, but is relied upon to play a very in-your-face, move the skater from the front of the net style he is very good at.
A Dallas Stars‘ 5th round pick in the 2021 draft (#138 overall), the 6’2″ 194 lbs. blue liner was selected after his 1 junior frame with Chicago Steel, where he walked with the 2021 USHL Clark Cup Championship.
From Newmarket, ON, the 21-year old is looking good to sign an entry level deal after next session.
Harvard University Crimson freshman right wing Michael Callow(18) doesn’t have any points through 2 NCAA Division 1 games, but our bet is once he starts it will continue.
The big and rangy 6’4″ 181 lbs. forward is around the net a lot.
In 1 frame of USHL, he was a very decent scorer with Muskegon Lumberjacks and also hit the scoresheet quite decently through high school.
An Anaheim Ducks‘ 5th round pick in 2022 (#154 overall), from Boston, MA we think the 19-year old’s talents are going to spring to life.
University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks‘ freshman right wing Jayden Perron(18) was a very smart grab for Carolina Hurricanes in the 2nd round of the 2023 draft (#94 overall), as what he may lack in size, way makes up for it in play making and scoring ability.
The 5’9″ 165 lbs. forward had an easy at USHL junior best in his 2nd run for Chicago Steel, potting 24 goals and 48 assists in 61 games.
At just 18-years old and 3 goals in his 1st 7 NCAA Division 1 games, it’s a wonder how long the Winnipeg, MB native stays in school.
New York Rangers‘ 6th round pick in the 2016 draft (#174 overall) goaltender Tyler Wall(33) played his rookie campaign with affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack.
The very large 6’3″ 214 lbs. net minder had a tough first season on a club that struggled to cobble together wins and ended the session 3-4-1 in 10 AHL games with a disappointing 3.58 GAA and .865 SV%.
It easily wasn’t always as tough on the 23-year old.
In 31 GOJHL appearances, he had a 1.49 GAA and .940 SV%, posting a 27-2-1 mark in his only full frame for Leamington Flyers.
This was enough to get him noticed by UMass-Lowell Riverhawks to commit and graduated as assistant captain after 2019/2020 was cut short before playoffs.
His numbers as a senior, 18-8-6 with a 2.10 and .931 were similar to the ones he put up as a rookie to be selected.
It would be hard to imagine the Ontario native lost his pacing, and should rebound nicely, if the team out front of him is better and there’s fans in the stands to play for.
After a pretty impressive 35-game appearance with a 22-10-1 record, 2.58 GAA and .912 SV%, he skates of to the EIHL and signs for 2023/2024 with Cardiff Devils.
11th year defenseman Adam Clendening(44) signs a 1st minor league contract to continue as a potential prospect in a system, signing a 1-year AHL deal with the first team he ever skated pro hockey games for, Rockford Icehogs.
The 6′ 194 lbs. Chicago Blackhawks‘ 2nd round pick in the 2011 (#36 overall) has definitely played a good batch of NHL games with maybe little fanfare, earning 4 goals and 20 assists with a healthy +11 rating in 90 games.
He has a goal and 7 assists in 13 games this season.
The former Boston University Terriers‘ could definitely put up the points in college, as he was good for 29 assists as a sophomore before he turned pro.
It would be little surprise to see the 30-year old branch out and head overseas next season.
Before he goes anywhere, he finds himself involved in a minor league deal that sends him to Hartford Wolf Pack for the remainder of 2023.
He has 3 times hit 30 assists in the minors and we feel he will make a fourth this frame.
Rounding out last season with 29 assists, as we thought, he makes a bit of a late decision to join Ilves for 2023/2204, signing a 1-year deal to skate in Liiga.
Montreal Canadiens‘ thus far unsigned draft pick, center Ty Smilanic(96) picked up in a trade with Florida Panthers has decided to switch up schools after a pair of years at Quinnipiac University Bobcats, he will head to University Of Wisconsin Badgers for his junior season.
He had a college career best 10 assists and 23 points last season.
The 6’1″ 174 lbs. forward twice skated USNTDP with solid enough results.
From Denver, CO, the 20-year old was a 3rd round pick in 2020 (#74 overall) and will likely do better scoring in the Big Ten.
Through only 14 games, he gets 1 goal and 1 assist.
He remains unsigned at the NHL level and as the new season is ready to roll, he signs with Trois-Rivieres Lions to possible stay close and potentially keep him a little on the radar.
Detroit Red Wings‘ 5th round pick in the 2015 draft (#140 overall), 3rd year center Chase Pearson(46) gets the nod and make his NHL debut.
The 6’3″ 205 lbs. forward skated 10 shifts for 7:40 ice time with 1 shot, 3 hits and went 100% on the face off dot.
He also left a 5-2 loss with a +1 rating.
The Alpharetta, GA native twice score 22 points as a rookie and 2nd year player for affiliate Grand Rapids Griffins, but did it in half the AHL games the 2nd time.
He was twice captain and 3-time 20+ point guy at University Of Maine Black Bears before leaving with a year on the table.
The 24-year old is set to become a restricted free agent for a 2nd time, but seems like a bit of a shoe in for another deal.
Heading into 2023/2024, he decides to go for something new, signing a 1-year deal with HC Dukla Michalovce of Slovak Extraliga.
Providence Bruins‘ very large 6’5″ 211 lbs. defenseman J.D. Greenway(26) gets sent to affiliate Maine Mariners, a place he is somewhat familiar with from his time playing college hockey at University Of Maine Black Bears for two years after a transfer from University Of Wisconsin Badgers.
In 2 ECHL games, he has yet to notch a point, but that’s not exactly the strong suit for this player.
He only had very decent scoring in his transfer year, when signed with Dubuque Fighting Saints, scoring 9 goals and 24 assists in 58 USHL games and the year before arriving at his 1st school with USDP U.S. National U18 Team.
The 23-year old, original Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 3rd round pick in the 2016 draft (#72 overall), signed a 2-year AHL deal through 2022/2023.
Used on sparingly in 21 games last season, he jumps for another opportunity, agreeing to a contract in the lower league with Greenville Swamp Rabbits for 2023/2024, which will likely be a good move for this extra big skater.
Nashville Predators‘ 5th round pick in the 2017 draft (#154 overall) Czech Republic-born goaltender Tomas Vomacka(33) gets signed to a two-year entry level deal after completing his college studies at University Of Connecticut Huskies in three seasons.
He’s appeared in 71 NCAA Hockey East games posting a 2.87 GAA and .903 SV%.
The fairly large 6’3″ 190 lbs. net minder started most of his playing time back home but came over for a pair of campaigns, first in the NAHL with Corpus Christi Ice Rays, where he made his college commitment, then a run in the USHL for Lincoln Stars.
His contract kicks in immediately but considering the parent club doesn’t have an affiliate, it’s unsure where he’ll start his pro career.
He would mostly be reassigned to a pair of ECHL clubs for his contract period, but does not get a qualifying offer to stick.
The Trutnov native will head home to continue his pro career, maybe conservatively signing a 1-year deal with HC Dynamo Pardubice of Czechia2 for 2023/2024.
10th year center Corban Knight(9) signs to stay on for a 3rd season with Avangard Omsk Hawks.
Originally a Florida Panthers‘ 5th round pick in the 2008 draft (#135 overall), he eventually signed an entry level deal with Calgary Flames after completing 4 successful years at University Of North Dakota Fighting Hawks.
He would next sign with the team that selected him and play a career high 20 NHL games, scoring 2 goals and 5 assists.
For the 6’2″ 195 lbs. forward final big league contract, he agreed to terms with Philadelphia Flyers and appeared in 23 games before deciding to next leave for the KHL.
The 32-year old from Oliver, BC put up a career best 30 assists and 48 points last season and raised the 2021 Gagarin Cup with his current club and also was credited with the most points in a session by a foreigner.
He didn’t match his totals from the previous campaign, but 15 goals and 19 assists through 58 games with a +14 rating, then adding another 10 points (5-5) in 14 playoff matchups, and easily he would be in good standing.
For 2023/2024, he decides to embark on something different and signs for 1-year with SC Bern of NL.
He should do really well in Switzerland’s top hockey.
