St. Louis Blues kept center Jeremy Welsh(46) in the prospect system for the full run of his 1-year under contract but played a career high 75 AHL games scoring new bests, 20 goals, 21 assists, 41 points with 152 shots on net and a +8 rating.
Before heading into another unrestricted free agent status, he was re-upped for continued look.
A later cut from 2015 training camp, the still only 4th year player went back for a second stint with Chicago Wolves and got right to it.
In 11 games he already has 3 goals, 4 assists with a +3 and was recently recalled.
Playing his first NHL game in nearly a couple of years, he skated 15 shifts for 8:27 total ice time with 2 penalty minutes, 2 hits, 1 takeaway and :08 of power play time.
The 27-year was a healthy scratch for the team’s last outing but may find his way back into the lineup again before being reassigned.
Jeremy Welsh(15) Chicago Wolves
Undrafted center Jeremy Welsh(15) has already been with his share of teams as he enters his third professional season.
An unrestricted free agent heading into 2014/2015, his former team Vancouver Canucks decided to not re-sign the fairly large 6’3″ 208 lbs. Ontario, Canada native.
He originally inked a 1-year entry level deal with Carolina Hurricanes and skated his first NHL game after winning an ECAC Championship at Union College in his third and final season before turning pro.
The physical presence up front split his time in his rookie year up with the big club on numerous recalls but mostly with affiliate Charlotte Checkers, where he notched some decent numbers (14+12-26 in 69 AHL games).
His potential abilities led him to receive a two-year extension with the 2nd year being a one-way contract.
He was traded to Vancouver before the start of 2013/2014 and split his time with Utica Comets.
The 26-year old joined St. Louis Blues early in free agency on a 1-year, 2-way contract and was recently reassigned to affiliate Chicago Wolves.
He’ll easily be on the short list for a recall to prove his mettle once again but will need to show up big.