I've used some of my prescious spare time to try and watch, read and study some players from ECHL to come to marlies either this or next season. Didnt really used any criteria other than, they're are not under ELC or sum. *
I think Mason Marchment allready deserves a shoutout, cuz he was a nice find and he inspired me to look something similar. Though cuz I live in finland it's extremely hard to find all the info, video and stuff but I did my best and I think we should look for this guys once this season ends, cuz we need this unsigned guys too A LOT. And hopefully find new gems.
Shane Hanna [Idaho Steelheads]
Defender | 5'11 | 194lbs | Left
GP: G: A: P:
15 1 7 8
James De Haas [Reading Royals]
Defender | 6'4 | 214lbs | Left
GP: G: A: P:
5 0 7 7
(Though isn't he property of Red Wings or is the rights expired)
Maybe my favourite out ot these.
Willie Raskob [Quad City Mallards]
Defender | 5'10 | 185lbs | Right
GP: G: A: P:
12 0 8 8
Alexandre Goulet [Jacksonville Icemen]
C/LW | 5'11 | 190lbs | Left
GP: G: A: P:
10 7 7 14
Reid Gardiner [Wheeling Nailers]
RW | 5'11 | 185lb | Right
GP: G: A: P:
14 11 8 19
Michael Joly [Colorado Eagles]
RW | 5'11 | 174lbs | Left
GP: G: A: P:
15 13 5 18
And before someone needs to be wise and say "We have too many players and prospects are a priority...I know.... I'm just saying we need to find all the avenues and prospect paths to discover cheap players to Marlies and hell Why not to Leafs aswell, cuz I could see Marchment havin a outside chance in the future. I'm not sayin lets sign all of'em either. I'm just tryin to start discussion about this way and these guys.