Prospect Info: Hershey Bears/South Carolina Stingrays 2020-2021 Vol. 1

[hb12xchamps]

Time to start a new thread (old thread here) for the upcoming season now that Hershey/Washington seems to be getting into a habit of posting new player signings pretty regularly

Anticipated start date for the season is December 4, 2020.

Hershey Bears 2020/2021 Team Info:

GM: Bryan Helmer
HC: Spencer Carbery
ACs: Patrick Wellar (D), Scott Allen (F), Alex Westlund (G)
Captains: TBA

Veterans (320+ AHL/NHL/European League Games Played): Mike Sgarbossa, Matt Moulson, Cam Schilling, Daniel Carr
Exempt Veterans (260-319 AHL/NHL/European League Games Played): None Currently Signed

Forwards:
Matt Mouslon, Will Graber, Matt Weis, Steve Whitney, Mike Sgarbossa, Phil Maillet, Joe Snively, Brett Leason, Kody Clark, Riley Sutter, Garrett Pilon, Beck Malenstyn, Axel Jonsson Fjallby, Mason Morelli, Brian Pinho, Daniel Sprong, Kale Kessy, Caleb Herbet, Daniel Carr, Shane Gersich

Defense:
Alex Alexeyev, Tyler Nanne, Martin Fehervary, Ed Wittchow, Lucas Johansen, Cam Schilling, Macoy Erkamps, Paul LaDue

Goaltenders:
Hunter Shepherd, Zach Fucale, Vitek Vanecek, Phoenix Copley

Loaned to European team but expected to be in NA this season:
Tobias Geisser, Damien Riat


UFAs:
Liam O'Brien, Colby Williams, Erik Burgdoerfer

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[hb12xchamps]

Announcing another signing today as well

 

[hb12xchamps]

 

[Ridley Simon]

Time to start a new thread (old thread here) for the upcoming season now that Hershey/Washington seems to be getting into a habit of posting new player signings pretty regularly

Anticipated start date for the season is December 4, 2020.

Hershey Bears 2020/2021 Team Info:

GM: Bryan Helmer
HC: Spencer Carbery
ACs: Patrick Wellar (D), Scott Allen (F), Alex Westlund (G)
Captains: TBA

Veterans (320+ AHL/NHL/European League Games Played): Mike Sgarbossa, Matt Moulson
Exempt Veterans (260-319 AHL/NHL/European League Games Played): None Currently Signed

Forwards:
Matt Mouslon, Will Graber, Matt Weis, Steve Whitney, Mike Sgarbossa, Phil Maillet, Joe Snively, Brett Leason, Kody Clark, Riley Sutter, Garrett Pilon, Beck Malenstyn, Axel Jonsson Fjallby

Defense:
Alex Alexeyev, Bobby Nardella, Tyler Nanne, Martin Fehervary, Ed Wittchow

Goaltenders:
Hunter Shepherd, Zach Fucale, Vitek Vanecek, Phoenix Copley

Loaned to European team but expected to be in NA this season:
Tobias Geisser, Damien Riat

RFAs:
Shane Gersich, Brian Pinho, Daniel Sprong, Lucas Johansen, Connor Hobbs

UFAs:
Liam O'Brien, Tyler Lewington, Colby Williams, Kale Kessy, Erik Burgdoerfer

keep all RFA’s

lose all UFA’s, for all I care ( save maybe Lewington.....I like him)

 

[Capagonia]

keep all RFA’s

lose all UFA’s, for all I care ( save maybe Lewington.....I like him)

Johansen and Hobbs are probably gone.

 

[tenken00]

This sucks. I thought there was a good legitimate shot at the Calder Cup last year.

 

[hb12xchamps]

Johansen and Hobbs are probably gone.

I think we’ll see Johansen back unless he really wants a change of scenery. The lack of RD depth also leaves the door open for Hobbs, but he’s much less likely to be back

 

[francaisvolantsparis]

This sucks. I thought there was a good legitimate shot at the Calder Cup last year.

Calder is a random thing.

 

[Ridley Simon]

Calder is a random thing.

So are your posts, LOL

 

[francaisvolantsparis]

So are your posts, LOL

I rarely/never attack people personally. Only then I have nothing else to say.

 

[Ridley Simon]

I rarely/never attack people personally. Only then I have nothing else to say.

It’s was a joke

 

[hb12xchamps]

Hershey adds a depth forward:

 

[Rayquaza64]

Hershey adds a depth forward:

do the bears really need another

 

[hb12xchamps]

do the bears really need another

Yes, even if every single forward signs an RFA deal they'd be at 17 total forwards assuming no one makes Washington's opening night roster. 2-3 of those extra guys like Morelli are most likely in the ECHL if there's an ECHL season this year

 

[hb12xchamps]

Hershey adds more depth. Herbert rejoins the organization after 4 years away. Most likely spends the majority of next season in SC

 

[hb12xchamps]

Hershey brings back enforcer Kale Kessy. It feels like they have added more bodies than usual this offseason and I’m half wondering if that is due to the scare of a possible COVID outbreak inside the locker room.

 

[hb12xchamps]

Hershey adds a RD:

 

[Rayquaza64]

with nardella being in europe all season makes sense ig

 

[hb12xchamps]

Cam Schilling gives Hershey another vet. Only three used up so far unless I’ve missed anyone. Need another vet RD and another scoring forward would be nice.

 

[RandyHolt]

Paul LaDue yet another RHD picked up

The goalies ending up fighting is so hockey

Paul LaDue vs. Kevin Schulze, January 21, 2012 - Lincoln Stars vs. Omaha Lancers

 

[hb12xchamps]

LaDue is a solid pickup. Decent amount of NHL action with solid numbers in both the NHL and AHL. Top pairing D who can put up points and isn’t a vet. I like this signing

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

LaDue is a solid pickup. Decent amount of NHL action with solid numbers in both the NHL and AHL. Top pairing D who can put up points and isn’t a vet. I like this signing

Not positive he is for Hershey. This is a one way deal.

 

[hb12xchamps]

Not positive he is for Hershey. This is a one way deal.

We’ll see. His contract is a minimum salary so shouldn’t be hard to bury him in the minors if need be.

 

[TheLegendOfPatPeake]

We’ll see. His contract is a minimum salary so shouldn’t be hard to bury him in the minors if need be.

True. I have to believe he was told he would get a good chance if he was signed to a one way deal.

 

[hb12xchamps]

True. I have to believe he was told he would get a good chance if he was signed to a one way deal.

He has decent NHL numbers. Strange he never cracked LA’s D core full time. Definitely think this means one or two guys (Jensen/Siegenthaler) are at risk at being shipped out