Author: Karen Zehner

Inside The Rink ECHL Manager | Senior Editor | Credentialed Beat Writer covering the ECHL Atlanta Gladiators. Diving into the world of slap shots, penalty kills, and the game we love. [@RunwithK] on socials.

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Savannah Ghost Pirates

The Savannah Ghost Pirates have extended qualifying offers to seven players ahead of the July 7 deadline: Ross Armour, Logan Drevitch, Pat Guay, Chris Lipe, Devon Paliani, Will Riedell, and Reece Vitelli. The list includes returning talent, veterans, and prospects with AHL affiliations—all key pieces from last season’s lineup. What a Qualifying Offer Means When […]

ECHL: Kade Landry Re-Signs with Florida Everblades

The Florida Everblades have brought back defenseman Kade Landry for the 2025–26 season. The puck-moving blueliner re-joins the club following a promising ECHL debut last year in Florida. Strong Rookie Season in Florida Landry appeared in 44 regular-season games for the Everblades during the 2024–25 season, registering two goals and 17 assists for 19 points, […]

ECHL: Greenville Signs Geregach, Extends Eight Qualifying Offers

The Greenville Swamp Rabbits have re-signed defenseman Dustin Geregach for the 2025–26 ECHL season. After making his pro debut late last year, the 25-year-old is set to begin his first full season in Greenville (Swamp Rabbits, 2025a). Career Snapshot: Dustin Geregach Geregach developed through the NCAA ranks atc, where he showed steady offensive growth from […]

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 | 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 […]

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: 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 […]

ECHL: Indy Fuel Sign Forward Michael Marchesan

The Indy Fuel have added size and grit to their forward group with the signing of Michael Marchesan to a standard player contract (SPC) for the 2025–26 ECHL season. The 6’3” Marchesan joins Indy after two seasons with the Atlanta Gladiators, where he developed a reputation as a physical presence with an offensive upside. Physical […]

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Atlanta Gladiators

As part of the ECHL’s offseason process, the Gladiators have officially extended qualifying offers to three players from their 2024–25 roster. What’s a Qualifying Offer—and Why Does It Matter? A qualifying offer allows an ECHL team to retain negotiating rights to a player from its season-ending roster. It doesn’t guarantee a player is coming back, […]

ECHL: 2025-26 Qualifying Offers | Orlando Solar Bears

The Orlando Solar Bears have officially announced their qualifying offers ahead of the July 7 deadline. They are extending offers to eight players whose rights they aim to retain for the 2025–26 season. Qualifying Offers Breakdown What Fans Should Know About Qualifying Offers Each ECHL team can keep the rights to up to eight players […]