Day: July 8, 2025

ECHL: Toledo Walleye | Re-Sign Forward and Announce 2025-26 Qualifying Offers

As of early Tuesday morning, the Toledo Walleye had only announced the signing of forward Brandon Hawkins for the 2025-26 season. Finally, by midday, the Fish announced another. Sam Craggs, a key player for the Walleye, has re-signed for the upcoming campaign. Craggs played in all 72 regular-season games and all 20 postseason games during […]

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades continue to shape their roster as they chase another championship-caliber season. On July 7, the team extended qualifying offers to six players from their 2024–25 season-ending roster. Players tendered qualifying offers: This group features returning depth across all positions—players who played meaningful roles in Florida’s recent campaigns. Understanding Qualifying Offers In the […]

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Tahoe Knight Monsters

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have announced that they have given qualifying offers to four players. Any player with a qualifying offer can’t be traded, and players who have already signed a contract with the team don’t need a qualifying offer. Players Who Got Qualifying Offers Isaac Johnson- The 26-year-old forward is the most notable name […]

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Indy Fuel

The Indy Fuel are wasting no time fueling up for 2025–26. On July 7, the team announced it has extended qualifying offers to eight players from its season-ending roster—the maximum allowed under ECHL rules. That means the Fuel aren’t just gearing up for next season—they’re making a clear statement about who they want to keep […]

AHL: Hershey Bears Re-Sign Nick Leivermann

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | South Carolina Stingrays

The South Carolina Stingrays have officially announced their qualifying offers for the 2025-26 season per ECHL guidelines. League rules permit each team to reserve the rights of up to eight qualified players, including a maximum of four veterans (players who have played 260 or more regular-season professional games before the upcoming season). Teams cannot trade […]

New York Islanders Sign 24-Year-Old to Two-Way Contract

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Jacksonville Icemen

The Jacksonville Icemen are keeping things moving this offseason, locking in qualifying offers for five players from their 2024–25 roster. These offers don’t guarantee a return, but they do give the Icemen exclusive ECHL rights. Qualifying offers were extended to: So, What Is a Qualifying Offer? Think of it like a “hold my spot” in […]

ECHL: Utah Grizzlies Announce 2025-26 Qualifying Offers Among Other Moves

The Utah Grizzlies had a busy Tuesday, as they made a trade, signed a player, and extended qualifying offers to seven different players. Utah Grizzlies Qualifying Offers Teams are allowed to protect a maximum of eight players; of those eight, no more than four can be Veterans (260 regular-season professional hockey games played prior to […]

ECHL: Jordan Sambrook Returns to Everblades

The Florida Everblades have re-signed Jordan Sambrook for the 2025–26 season, reinforcing their defensive corps with a trusted, two-way blueliner who has been a staple of the team’s playoff runs. Sambrook, 26, returns for his fifth full season with Florida and seventh in the ECHL overall. Playoff Performer and Steady Contributor Sambrook played in 68 […]