Patrick Williamstheahl.com writer
Need a goalkeeper? Does the blue line look a little thin? Looking for some extra score punches?
Two weeks after free agents, all 32 NHL organizations have plenty of options to choose from.
As usual, some of the AHL's performance was fast when free agents opened on July 1. The Boston Bruins have scored 75 goals in 2024-25 production. MatějBlümel (Texas) and Alex Steves (Toronto). John Leonard He brought his 36 goals to him from Charlotte's pawns to the Detroit Red Wings. Chris Terry Reintegrate with Bridgeport Islanders. Dominic Toninato and Jimmy Schuldt Featured as two captains. The goalkeepers who left the board that day included Brandon Bussi,,,,, KaapoKähkönen and Matt Tomkins.
More actions were taken subsequently. Daniel Carrthe former AHL MVP returned from Europe and reached a two-year AHL agreement with Milwaukee Admiral. Two Calder Cup winners Hunter Shepard Ended his term with Hershey Bear and signed with the Ottawa Senator. Every hour, more and more talent is finding new opportunities with different NHL organizations.
The organization is also very busy in other aspects. A large number of transactions involving the prospects of AHL are seen Logan Mailloux,,,,, Scott Morrow and playoff MVP Artūrsšilovs Move all to your new home. The vacancy of the bench was also filled Mark Letest (Colorado), John Snowden (Lehigh Valley), Andrew Lord (Ontario) and Toby Peterson (Texas) Everyone won their first AHL head coaching gig.
The first two weeks of July provide fans with enough digestion. What is the front desk as they evaluate when it might be their next option. Maybe a signature of hope is gone. Perhaps the quote for the transaction has not been resolved. If so, there is still a chance to attract top talents.
So, as the initial signing fanaticism slowed down, who is still there?
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For teams of goalkeepers who need to provide an NHL experience, Jack Campbell (Grand Rapids), Aaron Dell (San Jose), Louis Domingue (Hartford), Malcolm Subban (Belleville) and two-time Calder Cup champions Dustin Tokarski (Chicago) ranks among these choices. Mixed experienced networks Oscar Dansk (San Diego), Olivier Rodrigue (Bakersfield) and Adam Scheel (Colorado) to increase network depth. In addition, there Troy Grosenickhe missed his name last season due to a knee injury, but his name has many AHL awards.
The recall will occur. The same can also be done with injuries. Having deep organizational depth on the network is crucial.
Defensive players
There are many Blueliners, including former Eddie Shore Award winners Christian Voranenhe played a major role in Abbotsford Canucks winning the Calder Cup. Voranen has been a reliable offensive driver, scoring 40 points in the Canucks regular season before providing 10 points in 17 playoff games.
Another Calder Cup winner, Chase Priskiewith Hershey for two seasons, he has the ability to be a key part of any powerful game.
Three Henderson Silver Knights defenders also snatched it. team leader Jake Bischoff Since its inception in 2017, it has been a fixture for the Vegas Golden Knights organization. dysin mayo Signing a three-year contract, another Calder Cup champion who is in contact with Hershey, Lucas JohansenSkating with the Silver Knights last season.
Captain of Iowa Cameron CrottyAHL All-Star Classic Choice Max LaJoie (Coachella Valley) and Brogan Rafferty (Grand Rapids) brings a wealth of experience. That's Joseph Cecconi (Ontario), Tory Dello (utica), Chad Ruwidell (Hartford), Robbie Russo (Tucson), Joakim Ryan (Chicago), Taysmith (Chicago), Jarred Tinordi (Calgary) and Reilly Walsh (Ontario).
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From playing in the Calder Cup final, only a few weeks of strikers were free agent choices. BC local Jujhar Khaira Coming to Abbotsford with a late-season contract and providing direct benefits by integrating some offensive production. From Charlotte Will Lockwood and the smart center Kyle Criscuolo.
Rocco Grimaldi (Cleveland) is an elite organizer, there. So are Cleveland teammates Dylan Gambrellanother offensive talent. The 2025 AHL All-Star Classic Choice is Grigori Denisenko (Milwaukee) and Cameron Hebig (Tucson) and Brettyourray (Rochester), he is about to score 27 goals in the season. Charles Hudon The fourth place in the AHL in Ontario was ranked 64 points.
Pierrick Dubé,,,,, Alex Limoges,,,,, Riley Sutter,,,,, Mike Viccion and Mason Morelli All won the Calder Cup with Hershey. For the body, abrasive choices, there are Travis Barron (Tucson), Joe Blandisi (Males Toronto), Kyle Clifford (Toronto), Sean Elements (Ontario) and Givani Smith (Lehigh Valley). Daniel WalcottThe leaders on and on ice in Syracuse have also not signed for the past decade.
These are just some of the players available. Regardless of the potential vacancy in the depth map of the NHL organization, there are answers.
During the fifty years in the American Hockey League, Theahl.com writer Patrick Williams currently covers the NHL.com and Flosports leagues and is a regular contributor to Siriusxm NHL New Network Radio. He won the AHL’s James H. Ellery Memorial Award for his outstanding league coverage in 2016.
