8th year center Kyle Rau(42) signed his 1st minor league deal to play for Abbotsford Canucks in 2022/2023.
He was coming off his 4th season in Minnesota Wild system, where he played NHL games in each frame, equally 28 appearances with 4 assists to his credit.
The 5’8″ 173 lbs. forward has 369 AHL games to his credit and rolls a fairly decent 119 goals and 142 assists with a bit of a woeful -24, but has 3 times struck for 20+ goals and 4 times 20+ assists in the league.
From Eden Prairie, MN, the Florida Panthers‘ 3rd round pick in the 2011 draft (#91 overall) attended nearby University Of Minnesota Golden Gophers, always good for point-per-game or better numbers.
In 7 games this season he has 2 goals and 2 assists with a +2 rating, so is right on track at 30-years old.
For what we thought was a fairly solid frame for the Eden Prairie High captain, takes a little time as he enters into his 9th season to sign with San Jose Barracuda, who can likely use hims
After a pretty good season, scoring 23 assists, he somewhat late signs with Kunlun RedStar for 2024/2025.
He actually has a pretty good session with 6 goals and 5 assists in 20 games, but decides to head off to Switzerland’s NL and signs HC-Fribourg-Gotteron for 2025/2026.
Harvard University Crimson senior captain, defenseman Jack Bar(24) signed a 1st pro contract with San Jose Barracuda for 2025/2026, his rookie season, but has been reassigned to affiliate Wichita Thunder to get started.
In 26 ECHL games, he has 2 goals and 8 assists with a +7 rating.
The 6’2″ 209 lbs. blue liner was a Dallas Stars‘ 5th round pick in 2021 (#138 overall), but was left unsigned.
From Newmarket, ON, we believe the 23-year old gets an AHL look before too long and was a pto in San Jose Sharks‘ training camp.
University Of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs‘ senior center Dominic James(17) was a Chicago Blackhawks‘ 6th round pick in the 2022 draft (#173 overall), but did not sign.
Instead he became an unrestricted free agent and agreed to a 2-year NHL entry level deal with Tampa Bay Lightning.
The 6′ 190 lbs. forward has skated 23 games with 3 goals, 5 assists and a +1 rating.
He has been reassigned to affiliate Syracuse Crunch and popped with 3 goals and 2 assists in 4 AHL games with a +3 rating.
From Plymouth, MI, the 23-year old is doing nicely for himself.
Colgate University Raiders‘ senior center Ben Raymond(3) posted a college best 9 goals and 9 assists in 36 games, then after tournament play concluded signed with Iowa Heartlanders, getting a 1st assist.
For his rookie season, 2025/2026 the 5’11” 179 lbs. forward signs with Maine Mariners.
In 10 ECHL games, he has 2 assists.
The Newton, MA native went to Dexter-Southfield USHS-Prep, then took off to the BCHL for the Covid-filled 2020/2021 before committing.
The 24-year old should continue to up his game.
Wheeling Nailers‘ 2nd year center Logan Pietila(49) if off to a nice start with 5 goals and 14 assists, challenging his 1st year marks, 9-18.
He was signed by parent club, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins for 2024/2025 and appeared in 5 AHL games with 1 assist and a +3 rating before being reassigned.
The 5’11” 185 lbs. forward did 5 years at Michigan Tech Huskies, playing a new college high 40 games, scoring a best 13 goals and 16 assists.
From Howell, MI, the 25-year old will continue to do well and could gain a loan from another source.
Alvernia University Wolves‘ senior center Patrick Del Vecchio(68) was sent to sign with an SPHL club after skating 4 games with Evansville Thunderbolts, recording 1 assist, he decides to head off for something new to start his pro hockey career and signs in Central European Hockey League with Smoke Eaters Geleen II for 2025/2026.
The 6′ 170 lbs. forward, who started college with 3 years at Norwich University Cadets has exploded scoring in this league to the tune of 28 goals and 10 assists in 14 games.
From Mississauga, ON, you got to think the 25-year is looking out for other higher opportunities.
UMass-Lowell Riverhawks‘ senior captain, center Owen Cole(49) had a college best 12 assists and 20 points last season in 36 games with a +1 rating.
He signed with Kansas City Mavericks upon completion of tournament play and in 8 ECHL games had 2 assists.
The 5’10” 172 lbs. forward from Dunnville, ON did 3 years of juniors up north before heading to school.
For his rookie season, 2025/2026, the 25-year old will need a new contract.
He actually signs with Cincinnati Cyclones, but after 19 games with 1 goal scored his luck is with him, as he gets traded to the 1st place Wheeling Nailers.
Post University Eagles‘ senior captain defenseman Trey Deloury(90) is an exceptionally large frame at 6’5″ 190 lbs.
He signed a 1st pro deal with Danbury Hat Tricks, scoring a 1st FPHL goal and 6 assists in 21 games with a +2 rating.
His play earns him a loan up to the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, where in 4 SPHL games, he has yet to score and is a -2, but looks to be contributing.
From Andover, MA, the 25-year old did 1 good year of EHL juniors before school.
2nd year defenseman Trevor Grasby(77) was last season’s FPHL rookie of the year with 66 assists top scoring and 9 goals with a +2 rating in 55 games.
The 5’10” 170 lbs. former Morrisville University Mustangs‘ junior captain, blue liner had 4 goals and 7 assists in 5 games with Watertown Wolves this frame after starting 2025/2026 in the SPHL with Macon Mayhem.
In maybe a little bit of a trade move, he is sent to Topeka Scarecrows, where he should just continue to score and likely earn another look up.
From Holland Landing, ON, the 25-year old has a bit of a future to play for.
SUNY-Cortland Red Dragons‘ graduate left wing Nathan Berke(16) scored a college best 16 goals and 23 assists, his 3rd 10+ goal season and signed a 1st pro deal with Huntsville Havoc upon tournament play wrapping up.
He scored a 1st SPHL goal and 3 assists in 7 games.
The 6’3″ 181 lbs. forward got off to a strong start in his 2nd frame with 6 goals and 7 assists in 22 games, but gets himself traded to Quad City Storm.
From Williamsville, NY, the 26-year old has just 1 game with his new team, but we feel will pick up nicely as he gets into place.
