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ECHL/AHL: Wheeling Nailers/Chicago Wolves: Jordan Martel Signed To PTO | 12/19/2024
On December 19th, 2024, the Wheeling Nailers announced that Jordan Martel was signed to a PTO with the AHL affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, the Chicago Wolves. Martel, 26, started his professional career at the end of the 2021-2022 season. He dressed in two games for the Fort Wayne Komets that season and tallied two […]
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ECHL: Atlanta Gladiators Announce 2024-25 Training Camp Roster
The Atlanta Gladiators have revealed their training camp roster. The training camp roster includes a total of 25 players, with eight defensemen, 15 forwards, and two goaltenders. 2024-25 Training Camp Roster: Defense (8): Forwards (15): Goaltenders (2): Tryouts – Players to Watch: Alex Cohen (PTO) is well acquainted with the Atlanta Gladiators, having been called […]
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Mike Hoffman Signs PTO In Edmonton
On Wednesday morning, the Edmonton Oilers signed forward Mike Hoffman to a professional tryout. It’s their second PTO in less than a week after the one they signed Travis Dermott to. The 34-year-old left winger has played in 745 NHL games and has scored 487 points, 228 of which are goals. Earlier in his career, […]
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Boston Bruins Are Considering Another Forward For PTO
As training camp approaches, the Boston Bruins have been linked to potential Professional Tryout Offers (PTOs) to two veteran forwards, Blake Wheeler and Kailer Yamamoto. The Bruins have added Elias Lindholm to play top-line center but currently have an opening at second-line right wing. Providence Bruins forwards Georgii Merkulov and Fabian Lysell are candidates to […]
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Vegas Golden Knights Sign Veteran Forward to PTO
The Vegas Golden Knights have added a veteran forward via Professional Tryout Offer (PTO) on Tuesday. Tanner Pearson spent last season with the Montreal Canadiens and scored five goals with eight assists in 54 games. The 32-year-old will vie for a spot in the Golden Knights lineup as he looks to extend his career in […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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ECHL: Orlando Solar Bears PTO Signings
The Orlando Solar Bears, an affiliate of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning, have signed six players for Professional Tryout (PTO) Contracts for Training Camp that will begin October 6th. The following players have signed a PTO Contract: Defenseman Taylor Egan played most recently with the Newfoundland Growlers. Egan had four points (2g-2a) in his 29 […]
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Breaking: Bruins Sign Anton Stralman to One-Year Contract
The Bruins are set to kick off their 2022-23 season tomorrow night against the Washington Capitals. Today they finalized their roster as they get ready to make a run at the Stanley Cup. This training camp, the Bruins had one player invited to camp on a Professional Tryout. Defenseman Anton Stralman was brought in to […]
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