The San Jose Barracuda have joined in on the NCAA free agent market, signing University of Vermont defenseman Jérémie Bucheler and goaltender Gabriel Carriere (Web link). Carriere is signing after his senior year, having spent all four college seasons with Vermont. He’s become a pivotal piece of their lineup since joining in 2020-21, totaling 89 games with the club, while no … [Read more...] about Minor League Notes: Carriere, Bucheler, Hanzel, Hanelt
Adam Wilsby Linked To SHL
Predators prospect Adam Wilsby has been linked to SHL Farjestad next season, notes Varlands Folkblad’s Johan Ekberg. The 23-year-old blueliner was a fourth-round pick back in 2020 and has spent his three-year entry-level deal playing with AHL Milwaukee where he has six goals and eight assists through 49 games so far. A pending restricted free agent, it might make more sense … [Read more...] about Adam Wilsby Linked To SHL
Cody Hodgson Signs Second PTO With AHL Milwaukee
Center Cody Hodgson has inked a second PTO deal with the Predators’ AHL affiliate, per the AHL’s transactions log. Hodgson was forced into early retirement following the 2015-16 season due to malignant hyperthermia but has recovered well enough to attempt a comeback which started in January. So far, the 34-year-old has done quite well in limited action, notching six goals and … [Read more...] about Cody Hodgson Signs Second PTO With AHL Milwaukee
The Matt Duchene Buyout Was A Win-Win
A year ago, the 2024 free agent class had the potential to be one of the most star-studded in a long time, especially compared to 2023’s unusually weak class that allowed players like Alex Killorn and Dmitry Orlov to receive well above standard market value. While superstars like Auston Matthews and William Nylander have signed extensions and are off the market, there are still … [Read more...] about The Matt Duchene Buyout Was A Win-Win
Prospect Gunnarwolfe Fontaine Enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Predators prospect Gunnarwolfe Fontaine has entered the NCAA’s transfer portal, reports Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal (Twitter link). The 23-year-old was a seventh-round pick by Nashville back in 2020 (202nd overall) and has been a capable producer in his four seasons at Northeastern, capped off by a 27-point showing this past season. He’ll now try to beat that … [Read more...] about Prospect Gunnarwolfe Fontaine Enters NCAA Transfer Portal