2016-2017 AHL contracts

[RyanCarpenter28]

It's a standard contract

 

[Mike Jones]

It's a standard contract

Great - thanks for the clarification.

 

[LadyStanley]

Ruopp released from PTO by Barracuda

 

[Mike Jones]

According to the AHL transaction page (link below) Providence has signed Wayne Simpson, RW, and Jordan Szwarz, RW, to SPCs. They were on PTOs but were released from those.

Link: http://theahl.com/transactions

 

[Booba]

According to the AHL transaction page (link below) Providence has signed Wayne Simpson, RW, and Jordan Szwarz, RW, to SPCs. They were on PTOs but were released from those.

Link: http://theahl.com/transactions

Szwarz (11-4-5-9) and Simpson (11-1-4-5) are among Providence's top 5 scorers.

Ruopp released from PTO by Barracuda

Remaining unknown contracts
Binghamton : Guillaume Lépine
San Jose : Jason Fram and Jacob Middleton
Springfield : Ryan Horvat and Stephen MacAulay
Toronto : William Wrenn
Utica : Marco Roy

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2 players have been released from their SPCs contract this week.

Montreal Canadiens and St. John’s IceCaps General Manager Marc Bergevin announced today the IceCaps and defenceman Jeremie Blain have agreed to a mutual release of his AHL contract.

The six-foot-three, 200-pounder had an assist in two games with the ECHL’s Brampton Beast so far this season.

http://www.stjohnsicecaps.com/article/icecaps-release-defenceman-jeremie-blain/

The Manitoba Moose Hockey Club announced today the team has released forward Jiri Fronk from his AHL contract.

Fronk, 22, played in one game with the Moose this season, registering two shots on goal. The Louny, Czech Republic native also played four games with the Moose’s ECHL affiliate Tulsa Oilers, tallying four goals. Last season, Fronk played 33 games for Manitoba and totaled eight points (6G, 2A). He also suited up for five games for Tulsa in 2015-16, picking up two points (1G, 1A).

http://moosehockey.com/news/moose-release-fronk/

Blain has signed with the Austrian team of Villacher while Fronk remains a UFA.
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Remaining UFAs

C.J. Ludwig (Bridgeport)
Eriah Hayes (Chicago)
Maxime Sauvé (Hershey)
Derek Deblois (Lake Erie)
Logan Pyett (Lehigh Valley)
Patrick Kaleta (Rochester)
Nick Drazenovic (San Antonio)
James Martin* (Toronto)
Clay Witt* (Utica)
Brian Foster (WBS)
Ryan Parent (WBS)
John Kurtz* (Toronto - PTO)

 

[royals119]

Michael Boivin who AHL rights are owned by Tucson has been waived by his ECHL team. Boivin hasn't recorded a single point in 8 games with Rapid City while posting a rating of minus 8.

The Reading Royals (who were in town playing Rapid City the day he was released) have claimed Boivin off waivers. He is expected to be added to the roster today or tomorrow according the team's radio broadcast of last night's game.

Interestingly the Royals traded the rights to goaltender Adam Morrison to Rapid City for "future considerations" the day after the waiver claim. Seems odd they didn't just trade Boivin for Morrison straight up rather than the waiver claim/"futures" trade.

 

[Mike Jones]

According to the AHL's transaction page Bridgeport's Aaron Berisha was released from his SPC. He was playing for Missouri at the time of his recall and release.

Don't know what happened but would he be moving to the CIS?

Link: http://theahl.com/transactions

 

[NuxFan09]

Re: Marco Roy for the Comets, what's unknown about it? Did he not sign an AHL contract?

 

[Booba]

Re: Marco Roy for the Comets, what's unknown about it? Did he not sign an AHL contract?

I believe he is signed to a SPC however it has never been officially confirmed so I'd rather stay cautious.

As an example, Jon Landry attended Bridgeport's camp on a PTO (like any unsigned free agent) and he was later signed to an "official" PTO right before the start of the season.
http://www.soundtigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211225788&DB_OEM_ID=22700

According to the AHL's transaction page Bridgeport's Aaron Berisha was released from his SPC. He was playing for Missouri at the time of his recall and release.

Don't know what happened but would he be moving to the CIS?

Link: http://theahl.com/transactions

Berisha was limited to 1 point in 8 games with Missouri while posting a plus/minus rating of -10.

C.J. Ludwig (Bridgeport)
Eriah Hayes (Chicago)
Maxime Sauvé (Hershey)
Derek Deblois (Lake Erie)
Logan Pyett (Lehigh Valley)
Patrick Kaleta (Rochester)
Nick Drazenovic (San Antonio)
James Martin* (Toronto)
Clay Witt* (Utica)
Brian Foster (WBS)
Ryan Parent (WBS)
*Attended AHL camp

Sauvé has signed with Jonquière (LNAH)
http://www.lapresse.ca/le-quotidien...5040274-maxime-sauve-se-joint-aux-marquis.php

The Buffalo Sabres announced that Patrick Kaleta has been hired to serve as the team’s youth hockey ambassador.
https://sabresdigitalpressbox.com/2016/11/17/sabres-hire-kaleta-as-youth-hockey-ambassador/

Clay Witt has signed on as a Business Development role with the company. Clay, a former professional and college athlete, will work towards building on and expanding current business practices.
https://www.facebook.com/1092117758...211775806795/1221099874617974/?type=3&theater

 

[Mike Jones]

Berisha was limited to 1 point in 8 games with Missouri while posting a plus/minus rating of -10.

Thanks Booba.

Much appreciated.

 

[Booba]

Remaining unknown contracts
Binghamton : Guillaume Lépine
San Jose : Jason Fram and Jacob Middleton
Springfield : Ryan Horvat and Stephen MacAulay
Toronto : William Wrenn
Utica : Marco Roy

Fram was assigned to Allen which means that he is signed to a AHL contract
https://t.co/nRySsxJcTU

C.J. Ludwig (Bridgeport)
Eriah Hayes (Chicago)
Derek DeBlois (Lake Erie)
Logan Pyett (Lehigh Valley)
Nick Drazenovic (San Antonio)
James Martin* (Toronto)
Brian Foster (WBS)
Ryan Parent (WBS)

DeBlois who is still rehabbing from an injury has signed with South Carolina (ECHL)
http://www.stingrayshockey.com/news/detail/stingrays-re-sign-forward-derek-deblois

Progression of players on unknown contracts or PTOs. (Minimum 6 games played)

Name|Pos.|Team|GP|G|A|P|PIM|
Kris Newbury|F|Bakersfield|12|2|3|5|17|
Guillaume Lépine*|D|Binghamton|9|0|0|0|21|
Jack Rodewald|F|Binghamton|7|2|2|4|0|
Jon Landry|D|Bridgeport|9|1|5|6|10|
Joe Pendenza|F|Cleveland|7|2|2|4|0|
Scott Czarnowczan|D|Iowa|9|0|1|1|2|
Jeff Hoggan|F|Iowa|14|3|2|5|4|
Mike Weber|D|Iowa|16|1|2|3|38|
Scott Glennie|F|Manitoba|9|2|5|7|8|
Darcy Murphy|F|Manitoba|8|1|1|2|4|
Dan DeSalvo|F|Manitoba|6|3|3|6|4|
Matt Bartkowski|D|Providence|13|2|5|7|14|
Peter Mueller|F|Providence|12|4|2|6|4|
Chris Porter|F|Providence|9|0|6|6|4|
Justin Vaive|F|Rochester|16|0|1|1|32|
Brady Vail|F|Rochester|14|1|1|2|8|
Kyle Bonis|F|Rochester|7|1|1|2|2|
Matt Lashoff|D|San Antonio|11|1|3|4|20|
Jacob Middleton*|D|San Jose|3|0|0|0|7|
Ryan Horvat*|F|Springfield|16|3|3|6|11|
Stephen MacAulay*|F|Springfield|12|2|0|2|2|
Keith Aulie|D|Stockton|7|0|1|1|6|
Ethan Werek|F|Texas|8|3|2|5|23|
Bryce Van Brabant|F|Texas|8|1|1|2|5|
William Wrenn*|D|Toronto|8|0|0|0|4|
Philip DeSimone|F|Utica|8|1|0|1|2|
Marco Roy*|F|Utica|7|0|1|1|2|

*Unknown contract

 

[Booba]

The San Diego Gulls announced today that the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed left wing Jordan Samuels-Thomas to a one-year contract. Per club policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.

Samuels-Thomas, 26 (5/28/90), has scored 2-0=2 points with two penalty minutes (PIM) and a +4 rating in four appearances with San Diego this season after he signed a professional tryout (PTO) on Nov. 10. The 6-4, 210-pound forward scored goals in his first two appearances with the Gulls, including one in his debut with the club on Nov. 11 vs. Manitoba and San Diego’s lone shorthanded goal of the season on Nov. 12 vs. Manitoba.

http://www.sandiegogulls.com/samuelsthomas_112516/


I suspect it's an SPC contract. Press was drafted 211th overall by Chicago in 2013.

Cason Hohmann who registered 9 points in 12 games with the Toronto Marlies' ECHL affiliate has been released from his SPC. This move was probably made to allow Hohmann to catch on with another AHL team as he was signed to a PTO by Charlotte right after being released by Toronto.
http://www.gocheckers.com/articles/...cason-hohmann-to-professional-tryout-contract

Jack Barre has also been released by Grand Rapids. Barre has been limited to 1 points in 2 appearances with the Toledo Walleye in the ECHL.
http://theahl.com/transactions?team=328&season=54

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.canescountry.com/charlot...l-tryout-carolina-hurricanes-phil-di-giuseppe

Newbury on PTO with Charlotte.

 

[Booba]

http://www.canescountry.com/charlot...l-tryout-carolina-hurricanes-phil-di-giuseppe

Newbury on PTO with Charlotte.

Newbury was likely released to make some room for Fayne who only spent a day in Bakersfield before getting called up.

B-Sens signs Akeson

The Binghamton Senators announced today that the club has signed forward Jason Akeson to an AHL contract.

Akeson, 26, returns to the B-Sens after playing in 17 games this year for the Kontinental Hockey League’s Vladivostok Admiral. The forward came to Binghamton in a seven-player trade with the Rochester Americans last season and scored 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists) in the final 21 games of the season.

Akeson has appeared in 15 NHL games with the Philadelphia Flyers and scored his only NHL goal on his first shot. In 338 AHL games throughout his career, Akeson has 94 goals and 183 assists.

Not 100% sure about this but Akeson might have had to clear waivers in order to clear waivers.[/QUOTE]

SD signs Austen Brassard

The San Diego Gulls announced today that the American Hockey League (AHL) club has signed right wing Austen Brassard to a one-year contract. Per club policy, no financial terms of the deal were disclosed.

Brassard, 23 (1/14/93), has earned 1-1=2 points with 4 penalty minutes (PIM) and a +2 rating in 7 appearances with San Diego.

Brassard registered 36 points in 75 games with Manitoba last season.

Nashville signs Adam Pardy

 

[Booba]

Weber has recorded 3 points (1-2) in 21 games.

Pelletier has recorded 2 assists in 6 games.


Progression of players on unknown contracts or PTOs. (Minimum 8 games played)

Name|Pos.|Team|GP|G|A|P|PIM|
Bryce Aneloski|D|Bakersfield|9|0|0|0|2
Guillaume Lépine*|D|Binghamton|15|0|0|0|23|
Jack Rodewald|F|Binghamton|13|3|2|5|0|
Jon Landry|D|Bridgeport|15|1|7|8|16|
Joe Pendenza|F|Cleveland|10|2|4|6|2|
Scott Czarnowczan|D|Iowa|11|0|2|2|6|Released
Jeff Hoggan|F|Iowa|18|3|3|6|6|
Scott Glennie|F|Manitoba|14|2|6|8|12|
Kale Kessy|F|Manitoba|9|0|1|1|9|
Darcy Murphy|F|Manitoba|8|1|1|2|4|Released
Dan DeSalvo|F|Manitoba|11|7|6|13|4|
Matt Bartkowski|D|Providence|15|2|5|7|14|
Peter Mueller|F|Providence|17|7|6|13|6|
Chris Porter|F|Providence|14|0|6|6|8|
Justin Vaive|F|Rochester|21|0|1|1|36|
Brady Vail|F|Rochester|17|1|1|2|8|
Kyle Bonis|F|Rochester|12|1|1|2|4|
Matt Lashoff|D|San Antonio|16|3|3|6|22|
Jacob Middleton*|D|San Jose|5|0|1|1|9|
Ryan Horvat*|F|Springfield|22|3|5|8|20|
Stephen MacAulay*|F|Springfield|17|2|1|3|2|
Julien Brouillette|D|St. John's|9|1|2|3|0|
Keith Aulie|D|Stockton|11|0|1|1|6|
Ethan Werek|F|Texas|8|3|2|5|23|
Bryce Van Brabant|F|Texas|9|1|1|2|5|
William Wrenn*|D|Toronto|14|1|0|1|8|
Philip DeSimone|F|Utica|8|1|0|1|2|Released
Marco Roy*|F|Utica|10|1|2|3|4|

*Unknown contract

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.sjbarracuda.com/news/detail/barracuda-announce-multiple-player-transactions

Barracuda release Fram

 

[Booba]

http://www.sjbarracuda.com/news/detail/barracuda-announce-multiple-player-transactions

Barracuda release Fram

Fram is liking pursing the CIS route. He actually committed to the University of Alberta last summer.
https://www.ualberta.ca/athletics/t...bears-hockey-unveils-skilled-recruiting-class

It seems like he's not the only who'll pick education over playing in the ECHL.



@Vaiver22 stands for Justin Vaive.

 

[Booba]

 

[LadyStanley]

http://www.sandiegogulls.com/sorkinpto_121016/

Gulls sign Sorkin to PTO

 

[Booba]

Unknown contracts
Binghamton : Guillaume Lépine
San Jose : Jacob Middleton
Springfield : Ryan Horvat and Stephen MacAulay
Toronto : William Wrenn
Utica : Marco Roy

According to theahl.com, Stephen MacAulay (19 2-2-4) has been released from his PTO and signed to a SPC.
http://theahl.com/transactions?team=411&season=54&page=1&resultsPerPage=50

I guess that Horvat who is among Springfield's leaders in points (tied for 4th with 10 points in 24 games) has been signed to a SPC by now.
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I recently noticed that Jeff Glass is still on the Marlies' roster. Glass currently shares the crease with Karri Ramo, Jhonas Enroth and Garret Sparks. No wonder why he's been limited to 2 games this season.
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The Cleveland Monsters have signed Marc-André Bergeron to a PTO. Bergeron is attempting an NHL comeback after playing 3 years in Switzerland.

Cleveland has also released Sheldon Brookbank from his PTO. The AHL defender of the year in 2006-2007 was limited to one point in 6 appearances.
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-Cole Sanford has left the SA Rampage organization to join the University of Alberta.
https://twitter.com/Finder_24/status/808693242934034432

Sanford has registered 15 points in 19 games with the Colorado Eagles.

-Aaron Berisha who was released earlier this season by Bridgeport has commited to the Saint Mary's University.
https://twitter.com/Finder_24/status/808327484794171397

-From Jason Fram's Instragram account

I'd like to take the opportunity to thank the San Jose Barracuda and the Allen Americans for respecting and supporting my decision to return to school and pursue an education while continuing to play with the university of Alberta. Looking forward to joining the Golden Bears in the new year ��

https://www.instagram.com/p/BN0RvGOhmGq/

-Casey Hohmann was released from his PTO with Charlotte after playing two games with the Checkers. Hohmann joined Charlotte in November have being released from his SPC with Toronto.

-Phil DeSimone has signed with Chaux-de-Fonds of the Swiss 2nd Division. DeSimone played 8 games with the Utica Comets earlier this season.
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Progression of players on unknown contracts or PTOs. (Minimum 8 games played)

Name|Pos.|Team|GP|G|A|P|PIM|
Bryce Aneloski|D|Bakersfield|11|0|1|1|4
Guillaume Lépine*|D|Binghamton|17|0|0|0|23|
Jack Rodewald|F|Binghamton|15|4|2|6|0|
Jon Landry|D|Bridgeport|16|1|7|8|16|
Joe Pendenza|F|Cleveland|11|2|4|6|4|
Scott Glennie|F|Manitoba|15|3|6|9|14|
Kale Kessy|F|Manitoba|10|0|1|1|9|
Matt Bartkowski|D|Providence|18|2|5|7|23|
Peter Mueller|F|Providence|19|7|7|14|10|
Brady Vail|F|Rochester|18|1|1|2|10|Released
Kyle Bonis|F|Rochester|15|2|1|3|6|
Mike Aviani|F|Rochester|10|1|2|3|9|
Matt Lashoff|D|San Antonio|17|3|3|6|24|
Jacob Middleton*|D|San Jose|7|0|1|1|9|
Julien Brouillette|D|St. John's|11|1|2|3|2|
Keith Aulie|D|Stockton|11|0|1|1|6|
Ethan Werek|F|Texas|8|3|2|5|23|
Bryce Van Brabant|F|Texas|11|1|1|2|26|
William Wrenn*|D|Toronto|14|1|0|1|8|
Marco Roy*|F|Utica|11|1|2|3|4|

*Unknown contract

 

[Booba]

The Bridgeport Sound Tigers announced today defenseman Jon Landry has agreed to terms on a one-year, American Hockey League contract through the rest of 2016-17. He initially signed a Professional Tryout (PTO) in October and has played 16 games with the Sound Tigers this season.

Landry, 33, currently ranks second on the club’s roster in scoring among defensemen. He notched eight points (one goal, seven assists) in his first 16 games and also leads all Bridgeport players with a plus-13 rating.

http://www.soundtigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=22700&ATCLID=211362500

According to theahl.com, Peter Mueller (19 7-7-14) and Matt Bartkowski (18 2-5-7) have also been extended until the end of the season by Providence.
http://theahl.com/transactions?team=309&season=54&page=1&resultsPerPage=50

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The Indy Fuel, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and AHL's Rockford IceHogs announced Thursday that defenseman Robin Press has been added to their active roster after being assigned by the IceHogs earlier in the week

Chicago seems to have signed their prospect Robin Press to an AHL contract. Press recently crossed the pond due to a lack of playing time in Sweden. The 21-year old defender was the last pick of the 2013 draft and his NHL rights are owned by Chicago until June 1st.
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The Texas Stars have re-signed Bryce Van Brabant to another PTO contract
http://theahl.com/transactions?team=380&season=54&page=1&resultsPerPage=50

 

[Booba]

In the span of a few hours, Tim Kennedy was signed by Rochester, claimed on waivers by Charlotte and then shipped back to Rochester.

Here is more details on the turmoil.

Kennedy’s AHL rights have been transferred to the Rochester Americans, Buffalo’s top affiliate, from the Charlotte Checkers, Sabres general manager Tim Murray announced today.

After leaving Lulea HF of the Swedish Hockey League, the Amerks signed Kennedy to an AHL contract over the weekend.

The contract, Murray said, triggered the AHL waiver process, and Kennedy was claimed by the Checkers, the Carolina Hurricanes’ affiliate.“Charlotte has since transferred his contract back to our organization,” Murray said in a statement.

“We’re are happy to have Tim join the Amerks and look forward to his contributions this season.”Kennedy, 30, compiled two goals and four points in 18 games in Sweden this season. The forward spent last season in the KHL, splitting time between a Russian club and Jokerit, a team in Helsinki, Finland.

Kennedy has played 162 NHL games, including 79 with the Sabres. He spent all of 2009-10 with the team.

http://www.buffalohockeybeat.com/south-buffalos-tim-kennedy-back-sabres-organization-amerks/

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Trade alert

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Alex Roach leaves the P-Bruins organisation for Europe

In 12 games with the Atlanta Gladiators (ECHL), Roach has registed 2 assists in 12 games while posted a plus-minus differential of minus 12.

 

[tigervixxxen]

the Gus Young trade was interesting, he's a pretty decent AHL defenseman so that must be some favor they called in. San Antonio also just released Matt Lashoff from PTO. I'm a bit surprised Sanford left, he was doing pretty well in the echl but it's not for everyone.

 

[RyanCarpenter28]

Is there a Ahl trade deadline.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Is there a Ahl trade deadline.

It's usually one week after the NHL trade deadline and a few days before the ECHL trade deadline.

NHL 3/1/17

AHL 3/7/17?

ECHL 3/9/17