SUNY Cortland Red Dragons‘ sophomore defenseman Matthew Despirit(5) enters the transfer portal to go to school at his home state school, Buffalo State University Bengals for his junior year in 2026/2027.
The 5’11” 170 lbs. blue liner did 3 NAHL years with Northeast Generals.
He did all his youth hockey at home and we think this move solidifies his game.
4th year defenseman James Farmer-Valente(17) is traded to a new FPHL team, his 3rd for 2026/2027, Watertown Wolves.
The 6’1′ 190 lbs. forward did 2 years at SUNY Morriville Mustangs before turning pro.
From Mississauga, ON, the 25-year old did a few years of juniors before school
2nd year left wing Colton Sipperly(26) returns from a successful rookie season swing through France3, scoring almost point-per-game numbers, he takes to a new contract for 2026/2027 with Fayetteville Marksmen.
The 5’10” 174 lbs. forward played 4 years at SUNY Canton Roos, leaving as a senior with a college hockey best 10 assists and 13 points.
From Tampa, FL, the 25-year old did 2 years of juniors before school and we think could strike well in the SPHL.
Castleton University Spartans‘ Hungarian-born senior left wing Balint Mesterhazy(71) scored best as a freshman with 2 goals and 6 assists in 25 games, but heads home and signs in Erste Liga with Dunaujvarosi Acelbikak for 2026/2027.
The 5’10” 181 lbs. forward did youth hockey back home, but came over for 2 years of junior hockey and even did almost a full 30 game rookie season in the league he is going to before heading to school.
We will see if the 24-year old has better luck on the scoring sheet as a pro.
Merrimack College Warriors‘ senior defenseman Christian Felton(53) is looking like he is ready to set up a collegiate career best season, already 1 goal and 1 assist in 11 games.
He had 2 goals and 4 assists as highs last season.
The 6’1″ 195 lbs. blue liner from Medina, OH is maybe leaning in a little looking for scoring opportunities.
Transferring after 1 year at Bentley University Falcons, the 23-year old seems to have found his style in Hockey East play.
In his senior year, he would score new college bests 3 goals, 4 assists for 7 points, which he takes to a 1st pro contract, a 1-year NHL entry level deal with Vancouver Canucks.
He appears in only 13 games with affiliate Abbotsford Canucks and 7 in the ECHL before the injury bug takes him off his game.
For 2025/2026, he signs with Utah Grizzlies and should do really well.
He actually is loaned up to the AHL for 6 games, but is traded to Cincinnati Cyclones, where we think will continue good play.
For 3 games, he heads down, but is signed to a deal in the upper league for the rest of the current frame will be a Canucks.
Released, then traded to Cincinnati Cyclones, he gets 2 assists in 5 games, but he decides to head off to HockeyAllsvenskan and signs with Kalmar HC for 2026/2027.
New Jersey Bears‘ 1st year defenseman Garrett Carvounis(51) scored 6 goals and 18 assists in 45 games, then added another 5 points in the playoffs, which he will take to this 2026/2027 commit at University Of St. Joseph Blue Jays for 2026/2027
The 5’10” 192 lbs. blue liner actually went to Michigan State University Spartans and played a year on their ACHA II club hockey with decent play before heading to a year of juniors.
From Flushing, MI, the 21-year old will likely find some success with his new D3 club.
Rochester Jr. Americans‘ late 2025/2026 lineup entry, right wing Brendan Giles(24) scored 11 goals and 4 assists in 18 NAHL games, then added another4 assists in the playoffs.
The 5’10” 165 lbs. forward did 3 years BCHL after blowing up scoring in his senior year of USHS-Prep.
From Ridgefield, CT, the 21-year keeps it close and commit to Trinity College Bantams for 2026/2027.
Undrafted 6th year, left wing J.C. Campagna(93) comes off a season, where he skated only 4 ECHL games for Florida Everblades and Wichita Thunder, but mostly took 2020/2021 off.
He has played 171 games in the league, scoring 65 goals and 58 assists.
The 6’4″ 205 lbs. power forward played in three junior leagues (OJHL, OHL and QMJHL) before turning his sights on St. Thomas University Tommies for two years, then University Of Prince Edward Island Panthers for one before turning pro with Adirondack Thunder, potting 6 goals and 4 assists in 16 games.
Nothing strange about that, except the former Ohio Blue Jackets 16U AAA is a Dallas, TX native.
The 28-year old signs with Toledo Walleye for 2021/2022 and we think that could be a super-charged good choice to pocket some career point totals.
He actually switched out his signing to Allen Americans more than midway through the frame, scoring 10 goals and 5 assists in 21 games to agreeing to a new contract for 2022/2023 with Tulsa Oilers, which should be an awesome resting space for him.
Not exactly sure what happened in Oklahoma, but it wasn’t necessarily bad stats, yet he decides to switch things up big and leaves for HC Presov of Slovak Extraliga and already has 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 games, so must be liking it alright.
He actually scores 6 goals and 6 assists in 17 games, but maybe his -10 wasn’t all that great, so left for DEL2, signing with EHC Freiburg, maybe taking it up a little in the playoffs.
For 2023/2024 though, he decides to return and signs with Utah Grizzlies.
He played in only 12 games, getting 1 goal and 4 assists.
It’s taken maybe a little bit to decide where to head next and will once again head across the pond and signs in Slovakia2 with MHK Humenne.
He was limited to only 4 games, but hammered home 2 goals.
For 2025/2026, he returns to shores and signs with Worcester Railers, who will welcome his size into their lineup.
After being let go before skating for his new team, Grizzlies steps back in to give him a contract.
He appeared in only 3 games, recording 1 assist last year and for 2026/2027 circles back to Worcester, where he will look to roll into their regular lineup.
University Of Southern Maine Huskies‘ senior captain defenseman Cole Brennan(6) takes 2 goals and new best 12 assists, 14 points to a 1st pro contract for his rookie season, 2026/2027 with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs.
The 5’10” 194 lbs. blue liner did 2 sessions of juniors before college.
From Sussex, NJ, the 24-year old should find luck in the SPHL.
Boston Bruins‘ 1st round pick in the 2025 NHL draft (#7 overall) center James Hagens(44) is readying for his 1st official pro rookie season, 2026/2027 at the 2nd day of training camp before they leave for the prospects showcase.
We shall see if the former 2-year Boston College Eagles‘ makes the opening night roster, but do suspect it.
