Unrestricted 4th year, free agent center Ryan Donato(9) picks up a 1-way NHL at the league minimum to start skating with Seattle Kracken 2021/2022.
The 6′ 192 lbs. forward had a career high 14 assists in 2020/2021 for San Jose Sharks, but was not given a qualifying offer to stay.
Originally a Boston Bruins‘ 2nd round draft pick in the 2014 draft (#56 overall), he left Harvard University Crimson after 3 years to sign his entry level contract.
He played only a short time in junior hockey after graduating Dexter Southfield School, originally joining USPHL Premiere South Shore Kings before moving along to 4 games with the US National U18 Team and finally 8 contests in the USHL for Omaha Lancers, scoring 5 goals and 5 assists, then adding another tally in 3 playoff games.
The Scituate, MA native was traded during his rookie season to Minnesota Wild, where he really seemed to gel, but was traded as the new season approached.
Old enough to know the league pretty well at this point, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the 25-year old connects in a new environment.
After playing a career high 74 games, he scores a new best 16 goals and 15 assists, but is left unsigned at the beginning of free agency to negotiate his comeback: 1-year, $1.2M AAV for 2022/2023 and he will try to add to his totals on what’s definitely going to be a better 2nd year team.
He finds success in his 2nd frame in the Pacific Northwest, but is a free agent and heads off to the big rebuilding rink in the sky, signing through 2024/2025 for $2M AAV with Chicago Blackhawks.
Undrafted 4th year center Jake Lucchini(9) signed with Montreal Canadiens for 2020/2021 and has agreed to continue in the system on a minor league deal to affiliate Laval Rocket.
The former Michigan Tech Huskies‘ senior captain jumped in quick upon signing his first deal on an ato with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, grabbing a quick 6 goals and an assist in 15 AHL games.
He had a similar breakout upon the trade, scoring 4 goals and 1 assist in 6 games after being obtained in a trade with Pittsburgh Penguins.
The 5’11” 183 lbs. forward will need to get back on the scoring tear but could easily play his way into another NHL contract.
A product of Trail, BC, he played for hometown juniors Trail Smoke Eaters popping the lid leading the team with 35 goals and 48 assists in 58 BCHL games.
The 26-year old is still climbing.
After 2 almost 20 goal (19) sessions with Belleville Senators and a 2nd 30+ assist frame, he signs as an unrestricted free agent for 2023/2024 with Minnesota Wild and will help their affiliate Iowa Wild climb into the rankings.
He also skated 11 games with Ottawa Senators and potted a 1st big league goal.
8th year right wing Noel Acciari(52) inked a 1-year, 1-way deal with St. Louis Blues shortly into unrestricted free agency, following 3 successful campaigns for Florida Panthers.
Undrafted he was initially signed by Boston Bruins after winning the 2015 NCAA Division 1 Championship with Providence College Friars.
The 5’10” 209 lbs. forward has never really been a big scorer, but did pot 20 in his 1st season in the sunshine state.
He currently has 11, including 1 in his 2nd game with new team Toronto Maple Leafs after a recent trade sent him north.
The 31-year is a free agent at the end of the current frame, but we think he inks for 1 or 2 more to stay, as he was sought.
He actually jumps ship for a smart, nice 3-year deal with Pittsburgh Penguins to the tune of $2M AAV.
Union College Bobcats‘ 2023/2024 commit, left wing Ben Muthersbaugh(27) posted a 2nd 21-goal junior frame, but did it in a higher league.
The fairly big 6’2″ 195 lbs. forward from Gilford, NH played his youth hockey close to home and his 1st junior team was New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs before getting drafted to the NAHL with New Jersey Jr. Titans.
There’s little doubt the 19-year old will look to be an impact freshman player.
University Of Alaska-Anchorage Seawolves‘ graduate left wing Jamie Collins(15) turns pro, accepting terms on a 1-year deal with Meudon of France2.
The small 5’7″ 160 lbs. forward had a college career best 3 goals and 4 assists in 27 games last season.
A Fergus, ON native, he came down to attend high school, but returned for a pair of BCHL campaigns for Nanaimo Clippers before committing to school.
We think the 25-year old finds room in this lower league to score points.
Metro Jets‘ 4th year defenseman, captain Joshua German(10) takes a USPHL Premier junior scoring best 15 goals and 29 assists in 41 games, then adds another 7 points in 6 playoff matchups last season to a 2023/2024 commit to Arcadia University Knights.
The 6′ 181 lbs. blue liner has also received some loans up to higher levels during his play, where he is.
From Canton, MI, the 20-year old heads to UCHC play.
New Jersey Jr. Titans‘ 2nd year, assists captain defenseman Tyler Sanborn(28) had quite the scoring uptick in his game, getting 7 goals and 18 assists with a +19 rating through 55 NAHL games last season.
The big 6’3″ 201 lbs. blue liner commits at University Of Wisconsin-Stout Blue Devils for 2023/2024 .
He won a 2022 Robertson Cup in his 1st junior season in the league after two coming from NCDC.
The 21-year old from Omaha, NE will likely be a force in WIAC play.
University Of Wisconsin-River Falls Falcons‘ 2023/2024 commit, 3rd year NAHL and 2nd season Maine Nordiques‘ left wing Jonny Meiers(7) had a junior hockey best 20 assists and 29 points last campaign with a +7 rating, then added another 4 helpers in 7 playoff matchups.
The 20-year old Eagan, MN, former high school hockey captain moves closer to home to play college hockey and should be a freshman spark plug in WIAC play.
After 3 seasons at Boston University, undrafted center Jack DeBoer(19) decides to switch it up almost completely, deciding to leave for Niagara University Purple Eagles for his senior 2021/2022 year.
The big 6’3″ 187 lbs. forward originally committed to college in his first year at Salisbury School USHS-Prep but would only stay there a season before moving onto two years of the USDP U17-18 program before heading off to school on the young side for hockey.
He’s not exactly the biggest goal scorer but in Atlantic Hockey the 20-year old could hover around the net and open up a bit more room to pot shots.
He is also the son of former Vegas Golden Knights‘ coach Pete DeBoer.
In a pair of frames for his new school, he continues to struggle to score points with only 2 goals and 1 assist in 35 games.
The graduate student decides to go pro upon finishing up a 5th year at school and signs a 1-year deal in BeNe League with EHC Neuwied.
New Jersey Devils‘ 4th round pick in the 2013 draft (#100 overall), 7th year left wing Miles Wood(44) signs to stay on for 2022/2023 avoiding arbitration after suffering hip surgery last season that left him almost completely off the calendar, skating only 3 NHL games.
As a 2nd year player, he posted a career best 19 goals and 32 points to earn himself a 4-year extension.
The 6’2″ 194 lbs. power forward only spent one season at Boston College Eagles before turning pro.
He didn’t even play junior hockey, going straight from USHS-Prep to college.
The 27-year old may only have signed on for a year, but we fully expect him healthy and picking up his hard-hitting style game right where he left off.
After rebounding with a decent 13 goals, 14 assists in 76 games frame in the same jersey for the 1st 8 years of his career, the unrestricted free agent makes a big change and signs a 6-year deal with Colorado Avalanche through 2028/2029.
