Confirmed Signing with Link: 2021-22 Free Agency Thread

[Tao Jersey Jones]

 

[Linkens Mastery]

 

[Mike Jones]

Looks like he had some good games in the AHL - good for him.

The same sentence repeated three times in one tweet - the Blues must be really excited to have him.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Who could've seen this coming?

 

[MMC]

 

[xECK29x]

Lots of these weird, seemingly one game signings for a lot of ECHL teams, they are really short on players.

 

[Booba]

Lots of these weird, seemingly one game signings for a lot of ECHL teams, they are really short on players.

And that's not even the most intriguing signing they made that day.
ECHL Transactions - Jan. 6

They signed Derek Ciminelli who describes himself as a commercial drone pilot/fitness trainer/kiteboarder/hockey player on Instagram.

No official stats aside from 4 games (no points) played in the FPHL (known as the FHL at the time) a decade ago. It looks like he found more success as a roller hockey player.

Matt Harrington, the other player they signed, also has an interesting story. He established himself in the ECHL in 2018-2019 during his last full pro season after spending 7 years playing mostly in the SPHL and FHL. After retiring in 2019, he has been called to filled in for southeastern ECHL teams (Atlanta and Florida) on a few occasions.
Matt Harrington at eliteprospects.com

 

[uncleben]

And that's not even the most intriguing signing they made that day.
ECHL Transactions - Jan. 6

They signed Derek Ciminelli who describes himself as a commercial drone pilot/fitness trainer/kiteboarder/hockey player on Instagram.

No official stats aside from 4 games (no points) played in the FPHL (know as the FHL at that time) a decade ago. It look like he found more success as a roller hockey player.

This is actually so intriguing!
Looks like he plays men's league ice hockey in the same arena as the Everblades, so I wonder if he got to know some of the management or staff over the years, and was able to make a case when they needed replacements

 

[Booba]

This is actually so intriguing!
Looks like he plays men's league ice hockey in the same arena as the Everblades, so I wonder if he got to know some of the management or staff over the years, and was able to make a case when they needed replacements

Did not even get the chance to dress for a game. The dream is over. So close, yet so far.

Fortunately it looks like the Everblades were able to find an upgrade.

However, it's probably not the Shawn Bates you would expect.

 

[caley]

Also spotted this guy tonight!



Mauldin played 36 NHL games (the last NHL action was in 10-11!) and is 39 years old.

 

[Mike Jones]

Also spotted this guy tonight!



Mauldin played 36 NHL games (the last NHL action was in 10-11!) and is 39 years old.

I thought you were talking about that Supreme Court Justice at the end of the row there - Gorsuch.

 

[uncleben]

'Every game I played was a tryout': Wild fan favorite Nate Prosser retires after an improbable, 'not pretty,' beloved career

Nate Prosser officially retires

 

[cwede]

was a pending UFA, on second consectutive 1-year deal, w NYR,
currently wearing 'C' and leading scorer for AHL affiliate

 

[Mike Jones]

I guess Columbus just signed F Justin Danforth to a 2-year extension.

Capfriendly has him at $975,000/per now.

Justin Danforth Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Note: I posted this here not knowing if it was new-thread-worthy.

 

[uncleben]

I guess Columbus just signed F Justin Danforth to a 2-year extension.

Capfriendly has him at $975,000/per now.

Justin Danforth Contract, Cap Hit, Salary and Stats - CapFriendly - NHL Salary Caps

Note: I posted this here not knowing if it was new-thread-worthy.

Personally, I think all signings are thread-worthy

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

CapFriendly has changed RFA statuses to UFA G6 for players who did not accrue the required games by age 25.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]