AHL Free Agency - The Class of 2019

INSIDE AHL HOCKEY EDITOR'S NOTE -- It's time to start taking a look ahead to the 2019-20 season. It's officially that time of the year! It won't be too long before the start of the free agency frenzy on July 1st.

Here at Inside AHL Hockey, we are your source for all AHL-related news and information - including off-season news/notes/transactions throughout free agency and the summer.

The best way to keep up with AHL-level free agents this summer across the entire league. Below are all of the AHL-level free agents with a player-by-player synopsis complete with stats and insights on each player.

I have ranked the Top 60 forwards, Top 30 defensemen as well as the Top 10 goaltenders. After that, the rest of the players are in alphabetical order by position. This will be referred to daily and updated regularly.

For an exclusive team-by-team look around the AHL on how the current rosters are shaping up and where each respective team's free agents have signed, take a look at our AHL Team Lists (by division) to see how your favorite team and rival teams are faring in free agency -> http://insideahlhockey.com/article/ahl-free-agency-2019-where-do-all-31-ahl-teams-currently-stand-version-20

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The AHL's Development Rule And How it Affects Free Agency

To understand what you see below, also understanding the development rule in the AHL will allow to get a grasp for what goes into constructing an AHL roster and the balance between prospects and veterans, with of course the ultimate goal being to develop in a winning environment.

Of the 18 skaters (not counting two goaltenders) that teams may dress for a game, at least 13 must be qualified as “development players.” Of those 13, 12 must have played in 260 or fewer professional games (including AHL, NHL and European elite leagues), and one must have played in 320 or fewer professional games. All calculations for development status are based on regular-season totals as of the start of the season.

KEY

V = Veteran of 320+ pro gamesV/E = 'Veteran-Extra' of between 260-320 pro games

Top Ten Goaltenders

1. Scott Wedgewood (Rochester)48GP, 28-14-2, 2.68 GAA, .908 SV%, 5 SOWhile Alex Nedeljkovic (Charlotte) and Shane Starrett (Bakersfield) stole the spotlight in terms of attention with their stellar seasons, Wedgewood was one of the top goalies in the AHL in the regular season in 2018-19. The seven-year pro is a textbook organizational number three goaltender that can be an NHL backup or help steer a young goalie in the AHL.

2. Dustin Tokarski (Hartford/Charlotte)28GP, 17-6-2, 2.58 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SOAfter being loaned to AHL Charlotte near the trade deadline, Tokarski proved to be quite the late-season addition for the Calder Cup Champions. Tokarski went 7-0-0 in Charlotte to conclude the regular season in addition to a perfect 5-0 record in the postseason. Where Tokarski lands next will be interesting to watch from an AHL perspective.

3. Zane McIntyre (Providence)46GP, 25-14-7, 2.59 GAA, .898 SV%, 2 SOMcIntyre is a guy you can lean on to carry the load at the AHL level and be able to be an NHL backup with the ring of a phone call.

4. Andrew Hammond (Iowa)33GP, 19-12-2, 2.81 GAA, .910 SV%, 3 SORemember that NHL debut season in Ottawa where he was 20-1-2 in his first 25 games? He's not quite at the same level he was in the Senators organization five years ago, but the veteran did seem to have a bounceback year in the AHL in 2018-19 with Iowa - nearly eclipsing the 20-win mark in just 33 appearances and getting back to playing in the AHL postseason for the first time since the 2014 Calder Cup Playoffs.

5. Jean-Francois Berube (Cleveland)43GP, 21-17-5, 3.01 GAA, .896 SV%, 0 SOBerube sustained a injury in late March that was considered long term when Inside AHL Hockey's Mark Scheig inquired about his status. The 27-year-old has fluctuated between the NHL and AHL previously, and has long since proven he can be an AHL starter and handle the regular workload when healthy.

6. Adam Wilcox (Rochester)28GP, 13-8-5, 2.82 GAA, .896 SV%, 0 SOWilcox played second fiddle to Wedgewood in Rochester, but has been a consistent sub-3.00 GAA, .900 SV% goalie at the AHL level in 133 career AHL games.

7. Maxime Legace (Chicago)33GP, 16-10-6, 2.43 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SOLegace formed a formidable duo with Oscar Dansk this season, and while Dansk had a better season there's no reason not to think that Legace can be an organizational #3 goalie that can handle a regular starters workload in the AHL in 2019-20.

8. Tom McCollum (Milwaukee)34GP, 12-10-10, 2.72 GAA, .899 SV%, 2 SOMcCollum has spent most of his AHL career with Grand Rapids, but followed up a 20-win season in 2017-18 as a 1B to Troy Grosenick in Milwaukee last year. If not for some better luck - looking specifically at a combined TEN overtime/shootout losses - McCollum would've been near the 20-win mark again. Career numbers say he's still a top-tier option in net at the AHL level -- 147-117-23, 2.72 GAA, .907 SV% and 11 shutouts in 315 AHL appearances.

9. John Muse (W-B/Scranton)10GP, 6-4-0, 3.00 GAA, .906 SV%, 2 SOThe Penguins rode Tristan Jarry (47 games) last season, and Anthony Peters seemingly found himself ahead of Muse on the depth chart. Still, Muse led the WBS Penguins with two shutouts in his 10 AHL appearances in 2018-19. Will be two years removed from a 11-2-1 stint with Lehigh Valley entering next season, but still a more than serviceable AHL goaltender coming off of earning his first NHL contract. Could be a darkhorse type that could come in and win 20 games in 2019-20 given the chance in the right situation on an AHL squad.

10. Hunter Miska (Tucson)25GP, 10-8-4, 3.08 GAA, .895 SV%, 0 SOMiska didn't receive a qualifying offer from Arizona and will become a free agent on July 1st.

Top 30 Defensemen

1. Ethan Prow (W-B/Scranton)74GP, 18G-32A, +26, 22 PIMThe Penguins' All-Star representative also ended up leading the team in scoring. Prow has a great shot and really good offensive instincts. Scored nine goals at even strength last season, so more than just a power play specialist.

2. John Gilmour (Hartford)70GP, 20G-34A, -11, 31 PIMThe offensive juggernaut on the blue line ended up leading Hartford in scoring when it was all said and done, and 2nd in the AHL among defensemen just one point behind Hershey's Aaron Ness. At the AHL level, an elite offensive defenseman that can put a team over the top.

3. Aaron Ness (Hershey) - V71GP, 5G-50A, +24, 40 PIMThe ultimate puck distributor at the AHL level, Ness led all defensemen in the league in scoring last season. Could be an instant shot in the arm for an AHL team's defense core heading into 2019-20.

4. Andy Welinski (San Diego)27GP, 8G-11A, -1, 16 PIMWelinski split the year between the AHL and NHL with Anaheim, adding four points in 26 NHL games in 2018-19.

5. David Warsofsky (Colorado) - V51GP, 5G-27A, -1, 48 PIMThe veteran defender is an elite puck-moving and offensively gifted blue liner that can be a top pairing guy at the AHL level.

6. Jaycob Megna (San Diego) - V/E38GP, 2G-11A, +8, 20 PIMMegna was the Gulls' captain this past season, while also tallying four points in 28 NHL games with Anaheim in 2018-19.

7. Tommy Cross (Cleveland) - V73GP, 7G-27A, -13, 71 PIMThe longtime Providence Bruins captain fared well in the AHL on a one-year deal in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. The veteran could be of assistance to an AHL club lacking depth and experience on the back end.

8. Cameron Schilling (Manitoba) - V64GP, 6G-23A, +2, 30 PIMA strong two-way defenseman, Schilling was an alternate captain with Manitoba this past season - his second in the organization.

9. Chris Wideman (W-B/Scranton & Springfield) - V19GP, 3G-10A, -2, 12 PIMWideman was traded three times in a span of three months from Thanksgiving to Valentine's Day, but if he ends up in the AHL in 2019-20 he'll be one of the top-tier offensive threats in the league. His last two full AHL seasons produced a combined 112 points.

10. Ryan Sproul (Hershey/Laval/Toronto) - V64GP, 10G-19A, -2, 16 PIMSproul bounced around to start 2018-19, on a PTO with Toronto to a PTO with Laval before landing an AHL contract with Hershey in early December. At the AHL level, Sproul is an offensively minded right-handed shooting defenseman with a good shot and power play abilities.

~~11. Jordan Murray (Belleville)~~ 54GP, 9G-17A, -2, 38 PIMEDIT: RE-SIGNED A ONE-YEAR AHL CONTRACT WITH BELLEVILLE.A second strong AHL season in the Senators organization for Murray following four years at the University of New Brunswick (USports). Obvious offensive flare, perhaps a good depth AHL signing for a team this summer if not re-signed by the Senators.

12. Ryan Murphy (Binghamton/Iowa) - V58GP, 3G-22A, -14, 20 PIMGot games in at the NHL and AHL level on two different organizations after a mid-season trade from Minnesota saw the veteran defender finish the season with the New Jersey Devils organization. He wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by New Jersey.

13. Ryan Stanton (Bakersfield) - V65GP, 5G-15A, +20, 76 PIMAn experienced defender that could be a welcomed addition to a young D-core at the AHL level.

14. Zac Leslie (Chicago)67GP, 2G-14A,+4, 32 PIMLeslie was a mainstay on the Wolves' blue line in 2018-19 and was part of a strong, young and talented defense core this past season.

15. Stuart Percy (Providence/Belleville) - V55GP, 3G-21A, -1, 32 PIMPercy is a solid AHL-level two-way defenseman, but he has now been on five different teams in the last four years. Where will he land in 2019-20?

16. Chris Bigras (Hartford)52GP, 3G-19A, +5, 36 PIMThe pending RFA won't be given a qualifying offer by the New York Rangers.

17. Julian Melchiori (Springfield) - V54GP, 6G-6A, Even, 49 PIMMelchiori is a solid AHL-level defenseman capable of logging big minutes and taking some pressure off the younger, more raw defensemen adjusting to life in the AHL.

18. Vincent LoVerde (Toronto) - V68GP, 3G-8A, -2, 33 PIMNot as many goals in 2018-19 for the veteran puck-mover, but on a Marlies team with young studs on the blue line it was certainly a lesser role for LoVerde this past season. Still a very capable experienced two-way guy at the AHL level.

19.Chris Butler (San Antonio) - V51GP, 2G-19A, -3, 40 PIMThe veteran defender is a must-have for a team needing depth behind a young D-core of prospects on their AHL squad.

20. Michael Kapla (Iowa/Binghamton)66GP, 2G-22A, -14, 14 PIMAcquired by Minnesota in a mid-season trade with New Jersey, Kapla wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by the Wild.

21. Erik Burgdoerfer (Belleville) - V64GP, 5G-13A, +18, 44 PIMBelleville's captain last season, Burgdoerfer has been a consistent 20-point AHL defenseman that plays a more well-rounded game. Counts against the AHL's development rule and is considered a "veteran" moving into 2019-20.

22. Nate Prosser (Iowa) - V37GP, 1G-7A, -1, 20 PIMProsser has spent all nine years of his pro career in the Minnesota Wild organization, and the veteran has become a reliable organizational #8/9 blue liner that has appeared in more NHL games in his career (354) than AHL (127) entering 2019-20. Could be a great vet addition on the back end for an AHL squad.

23. Griffin Reinhart (Chicago) - V/E75GP, 4G-12A, -8, 27 PIMThe #4 overall pick in 2012 appears to be searching for a new home after two years with the Chicago Wolves following his selection by Vegas in the expansion draft.

24. Matt Tennyson (Rochester) - V47GP, 4G-17A, -8, 42 PIMTennyson managed a four-game NHL stint with the Sabres this season, and was a top-four defender for their AHL affiliate in Rochester this past season.

25. Chris Breen (Providence) - V47GP, 2G-9A, +8, 38 PIMThe big, physical stay-at-home defender uses his 6-foot-7 frame to make life difficult for opposing teams' forwards at the net front.

26. Chris Casto (Bridgeport) - V43GP, 4G-9A, +10, 21 PIMA long-time steadying force on the blue line in Providence, Casto bounced from Chicago to Bridgeport over the past two seasons and is still very much a reliable two-way defenseman at the AHL level.

27. Daniel Renouf (Charlotte)74GP, 2G-22A, +13, 121 PIMA solid depth addition for Charlotte last summer, Renouf now has put together three solid AHL campaigns since coming out of the University of Maine as an undrafted free agent.

28. Tyler Wotherspoon (San Antonio) - V70GP, 4G-18A, -3, 28 PIMWotherspoon showed in Stockton he was able to produce offensively if put in that role, and he's become a solid two-way guy after another strong season in 2018-19.

29. Chris Summers (W-B/Scranton) - V59GP, 3G-13A, -2, 54 PIMThe physical defenseman brings a wealth of experience and could compliment a younger blue line core in the AHL.

30. Alex Lintuniemi (Ontario)67GP, 2G-23A, -30, 22 PIMLintuniemi has spent three years in the AHL now - all with the Ontario Reign.

Top 60 Forwards

1. Daniel Carr (Chicago) - V/E52GP, 30G-41A, +35, 10 PIM The AHL's 2018-19 regular season MVP, Carr dominated the AHL with the Wolves and in a limited season for him to boot. Surefire way to boost the AHL club's forward core with an addition like this, although Carr doesn't want to spend another second in the AHL if he doesn't have to.

2. Andrew Poturalski (Charlotte)72GP, 23G-47A, +16, 34 PIM Poturalski finished fifth in the AHL in scoring in the regular season, and exploded in the playoffs this spring - leading all postseason scorers with 23 points in 18 games. While he aims to make an NHL roster in the fall after he signs his next contract, AHL fans can only hope their team obtains a player of Poturalski's caliber in free agency.

3. T.J. Tynan (Chicago) - V71GP, 12G-59A, +17, 28 PIM Daniel Carr's setup man in Chicago last season, Tynan has been a solid veteran addition to any AHL lineup he's been on. Point-per-game, check. Top-six AHL stud, check.

~~4. Mike Sgarbossa (Hershey) - V~~ 75GP, 30G-35A, -3, 91 PIM EDIT: Sgarbossa re-signed a two-year extension with Washington on 6/29/19The increased offensive role and special teams work with Hershey paid off in spades for Sgarbossa, who had a career year offensively. A sure-fire top-six forward at the AHL level that will jolt your offense.

5. Andrew Agozzino (Colorado) - V56GP, 26G-34A, +12, 67 PIM The veteran forward was an AHL All-Star this past season, and for good reason. He dominated the AHL offensively, and also tallied a goal and an assist in 11 games with the Avalanche in 2018-19.

6. Cal O'Reilly - V67GP, 16G-51A, -2, 14 PIM The Wild's captain the past two seasons put up 64 points two years ago and 67 this season. A veteran playmaker at the AHL level that you pair with a pure sniper and watch the dynamic duo form.

7. Chris Mueller (Toronto) - V60GP, 33G-32A, +8, 32 PIM The veteran sniper hit a career high 33 goals this past season in Toronto. Even at age 33 he's showed no signs of slowing down his offensive production in the AHL. (222 goals, 305 assists in 711 career AHL games

8. Riley Barber (Hershey)64GP, 31G-29A, Even, 84 PIM Barber is two-years removed from his lone NHL stint (three games), but it didn't stop him from tearing up the AHL offensively last season - finishing second on his team in scoring despite playing 11 less games than the Bears' scoring leader Mike Sgarbossa (65 points in 75 games).

9. Matt Moulson (Ontario) - V68GP, 28G-34A, -1, 48 PIM On an NHL contract with Buffalo, but loaned to the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate again this past season where he was again a near point-per-game player at the AHL level.

10. Jean-Sebastian Dea (Springfield & W-B/Scranton) - V46GP, 17G-27A, -12, 58 PIM Dea is a speedy, dynamic offensive player at the AHL level who spent considerable time in the NHL last season. Surely, he'll be looking at taking his best chance to get back to the NHL when signing his next contract.

11. Greg Carey (Lehigh Valley) - V74GP, 29G-32A, -13, 45 PIM Carey is probably one of the top pure goal-scoring free agent at the AHL level. His goal totals, by season, since breaking into the AHL full-time? 26, 28, 31 and 29. He loves to shoot, has a great shot (winner of the AHL All-Stars' 2019 Hardest Shot competition) and was able to adapt without his usual play-making centerman this past season in Lehigh Valley and nearly eclipsed the 30-goal mark for a second straight year.

12. Andy Andreoff (Syracuse) - V75GP, 26G-29A, +12, 150 PIM The longtime Los Angeles Kings forward signed a one-year contract with Tampa Bay and spent his first season in the AHL since 2013-14. Could be a huge pickup for an AHL club if he can't get back in the NHL in 2019-20.

13. Danny O'Regan (Rochester)70GP, 20G-28A, +4, 42 PIM Traded from San Jose to Buffalo last season, O'Regan got back to being a 20-goal scorer in the AHL with Rochester. Solid top-six option for an AHL club.

14. Tomas Jurco (Charlotte/Springfield) - V33GP, 12G-15A, -3, 22 PIM Jurco seemed to be re-energized following his trade to Charlotte from Springfield near the trade deadline this spring. He's offensively dynamic at the AHL level, and has had success in the past at the NHL level. Where he signs on for 2019-20 remains intriguing from an AHL perspective.

15. Gemel Smith (Providence) - V/E47GP, 16G-24A, +6, 32 PIM Smith was claimed by the Bruins on waivers from Dallas in December, and ended up slipping through to their AHL affiliate in Providence where he was a near point-per-game player.

16. Jordan Szwarz (Providence) - V68GP, 23G-23A, +3, 56 PIM The PBruins' captain has been at a near point-per-game pace in the AHL for the last three years. Three straight 20-goal seasons.

17. Martin Frk (Grand Rapids) - V13GP, 5G-9A, +12, 6 PIM Frk wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Detroit, so the Czech-born forward becomes a UFA on July 1st. If he sneaks his way back into the AHL, he could be a point-per-game stud on on the right wing.

18. Erik Condra (Texas) - V71GP, 20G-34A, -6, 54 PIM Condra has proven he can play at a high level in the AHL for some time now, dating back recently to his two years as the captain of AHL Syracuse.

19. Tyler Graovac (Stockton) - V65GP, 24G-26A, -8, 37 PIM The rangy centerman had a career year offensively this past season in Stockton.

20. Cole Schneider (Milwaukee/Hartford) - V60GP, 23G-24A, Even, 33 PIM Traded to Nashville mid-season, Schneider continued to be a solid top-six forward for the Admirals down the stretch - totaling 22 points in 24 games with Milwaukee.

21. Chris Conner (Lehigh Valley) - V72GP, 16G-35A, -6, 16 PIM Conner is still an offensive threat at the AHL level, hitting the 50-point mark for the fourth time in his last five years. If not re-signed to another  AHL contract by the Phantoms, a great middle-six forward option for a team in need of offensive help.

22. Kerby Rychel (Stockton) - V57GP, 23G-20A, -8, 29 PIM Rychel appears to be on the move again after not being tendered a qualifying offer from Calgary this summer. Strong AHL player that has seen some NHL time over the years.

23. Carter Camper (Grand Rapids) - V67GP, 17G-33A, -1, 24 PIM The longtime AHL scorer is still a top-six threat up front. The smallish forward uses his skating and quickness to his advantage, and has for years.

24. Corey Tropp (San Diego) - V55GP, 20G-20A, -7, 124 PIM Tropp has been a near point-per-game player at the AHL level with San Diego the past three seasons.

25. Nathan Walker (Hershey) - V/E58GP, 17G-22A, -8, 54 PIM The small, but feisty, 5-8 forward has had a few cups of coffee at the NHL level (12 career NHL games), but has been largely an AHL player thus far in his pro career. Walker falls under the "additional veteran who has played more than 260 pro games but less than 320 at the start of the season" category for 2019-20 entering the season with 312 pro games.

26. Ben Street (San Diego) - V32GP, 9G-17A, +7, 6 PIM Street saw NHL time again this season, and continued to dominate the AHL while in the minors.

27. Mark Letestu (Cleveland) - V64GP, 21G-29A, +2, 16 PIM The longtime NHL'er had his first AHL season since 2009-10 with the Penguins. The 34-year-old is a smart, two-way center that sure looks like he can be a force at the AHL level still.

28. Curtis Lazar (Stockton) - V/E57GP, 20G-21A, -9, 47 PIM An AHL All-Star this past season, Lazar wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Calgary this summer.

29. Adam Cracknell (San Diego/Toronto) - V46GP, 18G-20A, +11, 28 PIM A point-per-game player at the AHL level in 2018-19, Cracknell also got into two NHL games this past season as well.

30. Jayson Megna (Hershey) - V71GP, 20G-23A, -1, 34 PIM Megna has only played in three full AHL seasons in his pro career since his rookie year in the Penguins organization, but two of them have been 20-goal campaigns. A prototypical 'quad A' player with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 113 career NHL games. Important to note he switches to AHL veteran status in 2019-20.

31. Nick Lappin (Binghamton)56GP, 19G-15A, -26, 25 PIM Lappin put up 31 goals in 2017-18 and followed it up this past season with 11 NHL games with the New Jersey Devils. He plays with speed but is a responsible two-way player that could really round out a forward core at the AHL level.

32. Blake Pietila (Binghamton)50GP, 20G-26A, -24, 42 PIM Breakout year offensively for Pietila at the AHL level, doubling his offensive production from last season in 10 less games while also playing 19 games in the NHL with the Devils.

33. Kalle Kossila (San Diego)44GP, 14G-21A, -18, 14 PIM Kossila has been a near point-per-game player at the AHL level in three years since coming out of St. Cloud State (NCAA).

34. Patrick Brown (Charlotte) - V70GP, 19G-16A, +16, 32 PIM A member of the Hurricanes organization his entire pro career spanning the past five years, Brown was the Checkers' captain for the third straight season and helped lead his team to a championship. The tenacious, two-way forward can be trusted in all situations at the AHL level and still has NHL aspirations - racking up 28 career NHL games to date and eight Stanley Cup Playoffs games this spring.

35. Steve Bernier (Bridgeport) - V62GP, 24G-18A, +9, 87 PIM A veteran of almost 900 pro games, including 637 in the NHL, Bernier is proving that even at 34 he's still a more than capable option at the AHL level.

36. Gabriel Dumont (Syracuse) - V59GP, 15G-28A, +29, 67 PIM The Crunch's captain last season, Dumont had another solid year in the AHL although it was his first year without spending any time in the NHL since his rookie season nine years ago.

37. Byron Froese (Lehigh Valley/Laval) - V70GP, 21G-23A, +2, 51 PIM Froese played 48 games in the NHL with Montreal in 2017-18, but was a full-time AHL'er this past season - finishing the year in Lehigh Valley after being traded to Philadelphia prior to the trade deadline. A solid two-way forward option at the AHL level, and a guy who likes to lead by example and was captain of the AHL's Laval Rocket the past two seasons in his time with the Montreal affiliate.

38. Rourke Chartier (San Jose)26GP, 6G-12A, +3, 4 PIM Split time between the AHL and NHL in 2018-19, but wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from San Jose this summer.

39. Brendan Gaunce (Utica) - V/E60GP, 16G-22A, -2, 54 PIM Not tendered a qualifying offer by Vancouver, the 24-year-old has become a 'Quad-A' player with 189 AHL games and 117 NHL games of experience in five years at the pro level.

40. Wayne Simpson (Rochester) - V/E72GP, 21G-24A, +1, 16 PIM Simpson has tallied 40-plus points in three consecutive seasons on three different AHL teams, and enters the season with 296 pro games of experience - his last before counting as a veteran by AHL standards (320-plus games).

41. Harry Zolnierczyk (Springfield) - V72GP, 15G-36A, -19, 38 PIM Harry Z is still a solid top-six option at the AHL level capable of playing in all situations and the protypical 'Quad A' player bouncing back and forth between the NHL and AHL.

42. Nick Schilkey (Charlotte)64GP, 15G-22A, +22, 12 PIM The Ohio State standout took major strides forward in his second pro season in Charlotte, tripling his offensive production from his rookie season and gaining valuable experience during the Checkers' championship run this spring.

43. Philippe Maillet (Ontario)68GP, 16G-38A, -7, 20 PIM Maillet was one of few bright spots for the Reign this past season.

44. Anthony Louis (Rockford)74GP, 12G-22A, +3, 28 PIM After his two-year ELC expired, Chicago opted not to tender the pending restricted free agent. Some offensive upside in Louis might get snatched up elsewhere in a hurry.

45. Wade Megan (Grand Rapids) - V48GP, 19G-18A, +5, 44 PIM Megan is a 'Quad A' type that has bounced between the NHL and AHL with the Red Wings and previously St. Louis Blues organizations.

46. Matt Read (Iowa) - V61GP, 16G-21A, -5, 36 PIM Read can be a 14th forward in that he can help be a veteran presence on the AHL squad but also fill in for spot duty in the NHL should mid-season injuries arise.

47. Max McCormick (Colorado/Belleville)45GP, 9G-11A, -5, 60 PIM Moved from Ottawa to Colorado before the trade deadline, McCormick finished the year with the Colorado Eagles.

48. Mike Vecchione (Lehigh Valley)67GP, 15G-23A, -8, 36 PIM A highly sought after college free agent when he came out of Union College, Vecchione has been a somewhat streaky scorer as a pro in two seasons with the Phantoms. With an influx of young talent coming to the pro ranks at the forward position in the Flyers organization, it'll be interesting to see what happens this summer with Vecchione.

49. Daniel Audette (Laval)71GP, 14G-25A, -3, 53 PIM The three-year pro wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Montreal. Just turned 23 in May, could be a good depth scorer for an AHL club this summer.

50. Jimmy Hayes (W-B/Scranton) - V72GP, 15G-15A, -1, 25 PIM The big, 6-foot-5 forward can be too much to handle when he's on top of his game and using his frame to his advantage. Could be a great middle-six option for an AHL team lacking some size up front.

51. Mitch Callahan (Bakersfield) - V61GP, 15G-19A, +4, 22 PIM Can be a great middle-six veteran forward addition, and a nice complimentary/secondary scoring boost to an AHL lineup.

52. Michael Joly (Colorado)47GP, 15G-15A, -1, 10 PIM Joly followed up a 41-goal season in the ECHL with a solid year in the AHL in 2018-19.

53. Zack Mitchell (Ontario) - V61GP, 15G-16A, -9, 33 PIM Mitchell had bounced between the NHL and AHL in previous years with the Minnesota Wild organization, but spent a full year in the AHL with the Kings' AHL affiliate.

54. Eric Tangradi (Binghamton) - V41GP, 10G-14A, -16, 49 PIM One of the bigger AHL-level free agent acquistions last summer, Tangradi had a bit of a down year offensively on a less-than-stellar Binghamton squad this past season after putting up 31 goals a year prior with Grand Rapids. Nonetheless, a solid power forward for an AHL top-six at this point in his career.

55. Colin Campbell (Grand Rapids) - V63GP, 8G-11A, Even, 24 PIM Campbell has been a solid two-way player for the Griffins for the past five years.

56. Justin Kirkland (Milwaukee)75GP, 9G-21A, -9, 58 PIM Only 22 years old, Kirkland wasn't tendered a qualifying offer following the expiration of his entry-level contract.

57. Matt Mangene (Springfield) - V62GP, 8G-24A, -9, 34 PIM The seven-year pro can play forward as well as defense and has switched back and forth throughout his career. On an AHL contract last season.

58. Justin Bailey (Lehigh Valley/Rochester)54GP, 15G-13A, -4, 30 PIM Traded mid-season from Buffalo to Philadelphia in a minor league swap of forwards (Taylor Leier was sent to Buffalo) Bailey was nicknamed the human yo-yo by many in the Lehigh Valley referring to how many times he was called up and sent down between the NHL and the AHL. Slight surprise that he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer.

59. Marko Dano (Manitoba) - V51GP, 12G-18A, -6, 75 PIM Dano didn't receive a qualifying offer from Winnipeg this summer, making him a UFA on July 1st.

60. Phil Di Giuseppe (Milwaukee/Charlotte) - V26GP, 5G-7A, +6, 25 PIM A 'Quad A' forward that was in his fifth season in the Hurricanes organization when he was claimed off of waivers by Nashville this past season.

Goaltenders

Ken Appleby (Manitoba)10GP, 2-6-0, 3.92 GAA, .884 SV%, 1 SO

Split the season between Manitoba and ECHL Jacksonville. Was not tendered a qualifying offer by Winnipeg

Jean-Francois Berube (Cleveland)43GP, 21-17-5, 3.01 GAA, .896 SV%, 0 SO

Berube sustained a injury in late March that was considered long term when Inside AHL Hockey's Mark Scheig inquired about his status. The 27-year-old has fluctuated between the NHL and AHL previously, and has long since proven he can be an AHL starter and handle the regular workload when healthy.

Evan Buitenhuis (ECHL Worcester)28GP, 10-9-4, 2.37 GAA, .928 SV%, 1 SO

Buitenhuis was on an AHL contract with Bridgeport last season, but stayed in the ECHL with Worcester in 2018-19.

Kevin Carr (ECHL Utah)34GP, 20-9-2, 2.66 GAA, .906 SV%, 3 SO

After a year overseas, Carr returned to North America on an AHL deal with the Colorado Eagles only to spend the season in the ECHL with Utah where he put up solid numbers. Five years into his pro career, he's looking for an opportunity to make his AHL debut in 2019-20.

Jared Coreau (San Antonio/San Diego)45GP, 15-19-9, 3.27 GAA, .889 SV%, 2 SO

After four strong years with Grand Rapids, where he totaled 85 wins and 13 shutouts, it was a bit of a down year for Correau. He was traded from Anaheim to St. Louis just after the turn of the calendar year in 2019 and fared a little better with the Rampage going 12-13-6 with two shutouts. The big 6-6 goalie could be a bounce back year candidate for 2019-20.

Philippe Derosiers (Texas)23GP, 8-11-1, 2.54 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO

With young talent in the system turning pro at the goalie position, Dallas decided not to extend a qualifying offer to Derosiers - making him a UFA and free to sign with other teams on July 1st.

Zachary Fucale (Chicago)5GP, 1-3-0, 2.51 GAA, .909 SV%, 0 SO

Third goalie behind Oscar Dansk and Maxime Legace in Chicago spent the majority of the season in the ECHL with Fort Wayne, Fucale wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Vegas.

Mitch Gillam (ECHL Worcester)44GP, 21-16-5, 3.07 GAA, .906 SV%, 1 SO

Gillam appeared in one AHL game with Bridgeport in 2018-19 while on an AHL contract, but was largely an ECHL starting goalie in Worcester with Evan Buitenhuis getting some spot starts sprinkled in throughout the season.

Jeff Glass (San Diego/Toronto)29GP, 12-9-3, 3.48 GAA, .883 SV%, 1 SO

Acquired by San Diego from AHL Toronto in December, Glass ended up starting in net for the Gulls to begin the postseason - going 6-4 with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .912 save percentage.

Brandon Halverson (Hartford)19GP, 8-8-3, 3.18 GAA, .893 SV%, 0 SO

A slight improvement in Halverson's AHL numbers over the past three years, but it's also tougher to gauge given Hartford's lack of team consistency in front of their goalies in 2018-19.

Andrew Hammond (Iowa)33GP, 19-12-2, 2.81 GAA, .910 SV%, 3 SO

Remember that NHL debut season in Ottawa where he was 20-1-2 in his first 25 games? He's seemingly not quite the same goalie he was in the Senators organization five years ago, but the veteran did seem to have a bounceback year in the AHL in 2018-19 with Iowa - nearly eclipsing the 20-win mark in just 33 appearances and getting back to playing in the AHL postseason for the first time since the 2014 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Michael Houser (ECHL Cincinnati)41GP, 29-7-5, 2.13 GAA, .922 SV%, 2 SO

On an AHL deal with Rochester last season, Houser spent the year in the ECHL with Cincinnati where he put up a terrific year nearly eclipsing the 30-win mark in only 41 appearances.

Tanner Jaillet (ECHL Jacksonville)26GP, 10-12-1, 2.92 GAA, .897 SV%, 1 SO

In his rookie season at the pro level following four years at the University of Denver, Jaillet signed an AHL contract with Manitoba but ended up playing the 2018-19 season entirely in the ECHL.

Cam Johnson (Binghamton)29GP, 11-15-3, 3.79 GAA, .872 SV%, 1 SO

The rookie goaltender wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from New Jersey.

Branden Komm (Lehigh Valley)4GP, 1-2-0, 3.28 GAA, ,901 SV%, 0 SO

Komm got a few games in when the Flyers and Phantoms were decimated by injuries at the goaltender position and held his own making his AHL debut in his fifth year of pro hockey after traveling around on numerous ECHL clubs previously.

Ivan Kulbakov (Utica)25GP, 10-9-6, 3.50 GAA, .893 SV%, 0 SO

Kulbakov went winless in his first AHL season in 2017-18, though just an 0-5 record with eight appearances. In his second year, also split between the AHL and ECHL, Kulbakov saw his AHL-level workload increase in Utica where he held his own. Could be a good depth addition for an AHL club, only 22 years old.

Eddie Lack (Binghamton)6GP, 2-3-1, 4.10 GAA, .863 SV%, 0 SO

Hip surgery before the turn of the 2019 calendar year ended Lack's season before it really got started, only appearing in six AHL games last season. Tough luck for the 31-year-old, who enters his 10th year of pro hockey in North America with 143 games of NHL experience and just as many AHL games played.

Maxime Legace (Chicago)33GP, 16-10-6, 2.43 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO

Legace formed a formidable duo with Oscar Dansk this season, and while Dansk had a better season there's no reason not to think that Legace can be an organizational #3 goalie that can handle a regular starters workload in the AHL in 2019-20.

Michael Leighton (Utica/Ontario)22GP, 9-10-1, 2.93 GAA, .895 SV%, 0 SO

The 38-year-old journeyman goaltender spent most of the 2018-19 season in Utica and steadied the ship for a Comets team seemingly plagued by injuries throughout the year. Does he have another AHL year in him?

Etienne Marcoux (Laval)5GP, 1-3-1, 3.45 GAA, ,868 SV%, 1 SO

Marcoux picked up a shutout in his first career AHL win this season after spending the majority of the past two seasons in the ECHL. Unfortunately for him it was his only AHL win of the season. Still, he played well with ECHL Brampton - winning 19 games and posting four shutouts with a 2.58 GAA, .918 SV%.

Spencer Martin (Colorado)23GP, 9-10-2, 3.40 GAA, .902 SV%, 3 SO

Played second fiddle to Pavel Francouz in Colorado last season, who had much better numbers as the starter along with a 27-17-3 record.

Eamon McAdam (Toronto)19GP, 9-5-4, 2.99 GAA, .897 SV%, 1 SO

Not tendered a qualifying offer from Toronto, McAdam is set to become a UFA and free to sign with other teams on July 1st.

Tom McCollum (Milwaukee)34GP, 12-10-10, 2.72 GAA, .899 SV%, 2 SO

McCollum has spent most of his AHL career with Grand Rapids, but followed up a 20-win season in 2017-18 as a 1B to Troy Grosenick in Milwaukee last year. If not for some better luck - looking specifically at a combined TEN overtime/shootout losses - McCollum would've been near the 20-win mark again. Career numbers say he's still a top-tier option in net at the AHL level -- 147-117-23, 2.72 GAA, .907 SV% and 11 shutouts in 315 AHL appearances.

Mason McDonald (ECHL Kansas City)36GP, 23-10-3, 2.54 GAA, .917 SV%, 4 SO

The RFA was not tendered a qualifying offer by Calgary as the team has Tyler Parsons, Nick Schneider and Artyom Zagidulin under contract next season.

Zane McIntyre (Providence)46GP, 25-14-7, 2.59 GAA, .898 SV%, 2 SO

McIntyre is a guy you can lean on to carry the load at the AHL level and be able to be an NHL backup with the ring of a phone call.

Mike McKenna (Belleville/Lehigh Valley)16GP, 8-7-0, 3.27 GAA, .903 SV%, 0 SO

McKenna told Inside AHL Hockey after the season that he was "pragmatically unsure" if he had played his final game, noting that he would need a lot to happen to sign another contract to continue is playing career - specifically with regards to his family after a tough season on a personal level for the well-traveled veteran who became separated from his family mid-season.

Hunter Miska (Tucson)25GP, 10-8-4, 3.08 GAA, .895 SV%, 0 SO

Miska didn't receive a qualifying offer from Arizona and will become a free agent on July 1st.

Al Montoya (Bakersfield)11GP, 5-6-0, 3.09 GAA, .879 SV%, 0 SO

Montoya split time with a trio of rookie goalies in Bakersfield last season including rising star Shane Starrett. Not sure what the future holds for Montoya, but a veteran with 168 NHL games of experience in net isn't a bad depth addition if he's willing to work with a younger goalie coming into the pro game.

Adam Morrison (ECHL South Carolina)12GP, 6-5-0, 2.87 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO

Morrison spent the season in the ECHL with Hershey's affiliate in South Carolina.

John Muse (W-B/Scranton)10GP, 6-4-0, 3.00 GAA, .906 SV%, 2 SO

The Penguins rode Tristan Jarry (47 games) last season, and Anthony Peters seemingly found himself ahead of Muse on the depth chart. Still, Muse led the WBS Penguins with two shutouts in his 10 AHL appearances in 2018-19. Will be two years removed from a 11-2-1 stint with Lehigh Valley entering next season, but still a more than serviceable AHL goaltender coming off of earning his first NHL contract. Could be a darkhorse type that could come in and win 20 games in 2019-20 given the chance in the right situation on an AHL squad.

Chris Nell (ECHL Greenville)38GP, 15-20-0, 3.34 GAA, .896 SV%, 1 SO

Not tendered a qualifying offer from the New York Rangers. The Bowling Green State University product has been largely an ECHL goalie after initially breaking into the pro scene with Hartford in 2017-18 - appearing in 18 AHL games and going 8-8 as a rookie.

Martin Ouellette (Syracuse)6GP, 3-0-1, 1.61 GAA, .939 SV%, 0 SO

Small sample size, but perhaps all Ouellette needs is more of an opportunity to show he can handle a workload. He had a strong end to each of his last two seasons in the AHL with the Crunch last year and previously Lehigh Valley.

Jake Paterson (Belleville)4GP, 0-1-0, 2.97 GAA, .850 SV%, 0 SO

Former 2012-3rd round pick of Detroit has been largely an ECHL goalie in his five years of pro hockey.

Jaime Phillips (ECHL Florida/Reading)42 GP, 27-11-3, 2.51 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO

On an AHL contract with Charlotte, Phillips split the season in the ECHL between Florida and Reading putting up decent numbers at that level. A depth option for an AHL club looking for an AHL #3 goalie.

Dustin Tokarski (Hartford/Charlotte)28GP, 17-6-2, 2.58 GAA, .914 SV%, 2 SO

After being loaned to AHL Charlotte near the trade deadline, Tokarski proved to be quite the late-season addition for the Calder Cup Champions. Tokarski went 7-0-0 in Charlotte to conclude the regular season in addition to a perfect 5-0 record in the postseason. Where Tokarski lands next will be interesting to watch from an AHL perspective.

Scott Wedgewood (Rochester)48GP, 28-14-2, 2.68 GAA, .908 SV%, 5 SO

While Alex Nedeljkovic (Charlotte) and Shane Starrett (Bakersfield) stole the spotlight in terms of attention with their stellar seasons, Wedgewood was one of the top goalies in the AHL in the regular season in 2018-19. The seven-year pro is a textbook organizational number three goaltender that can be an NHL backup or help steer a young goalie in the AHL.

Adam Wilcox (Rochester)28GP, 13-8-5, 2.82 GAA, .896 SV%, 0 SO

Wilcox played second fiddle to Wedgewood in Rochester, but has been a consistent sub-3.00 GAA, .900 SV% goalie at the AHL level in 133 career AHL games.

Defensemen

Terrance Amorosa (ECHL Tulsa)12GP, 1G-5A, +6, 6 PIM

On an AHL contract with San Diego in 2018-19, but only saw ECHL time.

Arvin Atwal (ECHL Cincinnati)65GP, 10G-29A, +44, 214 PIM

Largely an ECHL defender in his three-year pro career to date.

Johnny Austin (ECHL Wheeling)41GP, 5G-15A, +12, 26 PIM

On an AHL deal with W-B/Scranton, Austin spent his first full season of pro hockey in the ECHL with the Wheeling Nailers

Charles-David Beaudoin (Manitoba)57GP, 1G-6A, -2, 44 PIM

Beaudoin was a depth defender for Manitoba on an AHL deal this past season.

Chris Bigras (Hartford)52GP, 3G-19A, +5, 36 PIM

The pending RFA won't be given a qualifying offer by the New York Rangers.

Dylan Bredo (ECHL Tulsa)72GP, 5G-43A, +19, 36 PIM

On an AHL contract with San Antonio, Bredo spent the year in the ECHL minus a one-game AHL stint in 2018-19.

Chris Breen (Providence) - V47GP, 2G-9A, +8, 38 PIM

The big, physical stay-at-home defender uses his 6-foot-7 frame to make life difficult for opposing teams' forwards at the net front.

Erik Burgdoerfer (Belleville) - V64GP, 5G-13A, +18, 44 PIM

Belleville's captain last season, Burgdoerfer has been a consistent 20-point AHL defenseman that plays a more well-rounded game. Counts against the AHL's development rule and is considered a "veteran" moving into 2019-20.

Chris Butler (San Antonio) - V51GP, 2G-19A, -3, 40 PIM

The veteran defender is a must-have for a team needing depth behind a young D-core of prospects on their AHL squad.

Andrew Campbell (Rockford) - V64GP, 3G-5A, -1, 50 PIM

The veteran defender represented the Western Conference All-Stars as the team's captain this past season, a nice honor for a longtime pro with 719 AHL games under his belt.

Chris Carlisle (ECHL Manchester)44GP, 3G-19A, Even, 40 PIM

Carlisle began the year in the ECHL and was loaned to several AHL teams on professional tryout contracts before finishing the year on an AHL deal with Belleville.

Chris Casto (Bridgeport) - V43GP, 4G-9A, +10, 21 PIM

A long-time steadying force on the blue line in Providence, Casto bounced from Chicago to Bridgeport over the past two seasons and is still very much a reliable two-way defenseman at the AHL level.

Jacob Cederholm (ECHL Jacksonville)25GP, 1G-5A, +9, 8 PIM

On an AHL contract in his first full season in North America, Cederholm split time between AHL Manitoba and the ECHL in Jacksonville.

Garret Cockerill (Cleveland)16GP, 0G-5A, +2, 6 PIM

On an AHL contract with the Monsters, Cockerill was a depth defender that spent considerable time in the ECHL last season - his first full season at the pro level.

Mike Cornell (ECHL Worcester)60GP, 5G-25A, -14, 172 PIM

On an AHL deal with Bridgeport, Cornell was the Worcester Railers' captain in 2018-19.

Frank Corrado (Toronto) - V/E39GP, 2G-4A, -2, 18 PIM

Corrado ended up in Toronto on an AHL contract this past season after time previously on an NHL deal with Maple Leafs organization. Had split time between the NHL & AHL in Toronto and Pittsburgh previously.

Marc-Olivier Crevier-Morin (ECHL Wichita)1G-8A, +9, 48 PIM

On an AHL deal with Bakersfield, Crevier-Morin spent his first pro season in the ECHL.

Tommy Cross (Cleveland) - V73GP, 7G-27A, -13, 71 PIM

The longtime Providence Bruins captain fared well in the AHL on a one-year deal in the Columbus Blue Jackets organization. The veteran could be of assistance to an AHL club lacking depth and experience on the back end.

Kyle Cumiskey (Providence) - V35GP, 3G-15A, +7, 12 PIM

The 32-year-old defender took a year off from hockey in 2017-18 but joined Providence on an AHL contract last year and played well in 35 appearances.

Brandon Davidson (Rockford) V/E6GP, 1G-0A, Even, 5 PIM

Davidson split the year between the NHL and AHL.

Kevin Davis (Colorado)25GP, 3G-12A, -8, 0 PIM

On an AHL deal with Colorado in his first pro season out of the WHL, Davis split time between the AHL and ECHL in 2018-19.

James de Haas (Lehigh Valley)48GP, 1G-9A, -12, 22 PIM

de Haas worked his way up to full-time AHL status last season in Lehigh Valley. A capable third pairing or #7 defenseman at the AHL level that can do a little bit of everything.

Josiah Didier (Charlotte)41GP, 2G-8A, +10, 52 PIM

His fourth full year of pro hockey was his first without any time spent in the ECHL. If nothing else, the exposure gained from playing on the reigning champs should allow Didier to find work in the AHL next fall as a depth option on defense.

Jack Dougherty (Rochester)56GP, 2G-10A, +15, 32 PIM

Traded from Nashville to Buffalo before the AHL's regular season began, Dougherty had a regular spot on the Rochester blue line this past season but wasn't tendered a qualifying offer and will become a UFA on July 1st.

Michael Downing (ECHL Florida)17GP, 1G-7A, +4, 22 PIM

Dowing was a full-time AHL'er two years ago, but was a full-time ECHL player in 2018-19 which is likely why he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Florida. Not tendered qualifying offer by Florida.

David Drake (ECHL Reading)64GP, 1G-7A, -8, 48 PIM

The big defensive defenseman was on an AHL contract with Lehigh Valley but spent his rookie season of pro hockey with the Phantoms' ECHL affiliate in Reading.

Justin Falk (Belleville/Colorado) - V26GP, 2G-5A, +4, 16 PIM

From a professional tryout contract with the AHL's Colorado Eagles to an NHL contract and 10 NHL games with the Ottawa Senators, it was quite a ride for the veteran defenseman in 2018-19.

Anthony Florentino (ECHL Cincinnati)62GP, 3G-5A, +5, 62 PIM

Florentino spent 2018-19 entirely in the ECHL in his second year of pro hockey.

Chris Forney (ECHL Tulsa)40GP, 3G-11A, +12, 18 PIM

On an AHL deal with San Diego, Forney was a depth defender that spent the majority of the year in the ECHL.

Zach Frye (ECHL Orlando)25GP, 5G-11A, +12, 58 PIM

Managed just seven AHL games in his first full year of pro hockey following four years at the Univeristy of Alaska-Fairbanks.

Olivier Galipeau (ECHL Atlanta)56GP, 6G-17A, -14, 20 PIM

Galipeau played well in the ECHL in his rookie season of pro hockey coming undrafted out of the QMJHL. Providence signed him to an AHL deal last season. Where will he find work in 2019-20?

Mason Geertsen (Colorado)58GP, 3G-13A, +5, 134 PIM

Geertsen wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Colorado this summer, making the big-bodied physical defender a UFA on July 1st.

John Gilmour (Hartford)70GP, 20G-34A, -11, 31 PIM

The offensive juggernaut on the blue line ended up leading Hartford in scoring when it was all said and done, and 2nd in the AHL among defensemen just one point behind Hershey's Aaron Ness. At the AHL level, an elite offensive defenseman that can put a team over the top.

Nolan Gluchowski (ECHL Idaho)55GP, 11G-29A, +6, 76 PIM

On an AHL contract with Texas, Gluchowski put up good numbers in the ECHL as a rookie at the pro level.

Jacob Graves (ECHL Norfolk/Reading)45GP, 4G-5A, -1, 84 PIM

The pending restricted free agent acquired by the Philadelphia Flyers in the Jordan Weal trade finished out the year in the ECHL, and was not tendered a qualifying offer.

Eric Gryba (Binghamton) - V47GP, 2G-5A, -19, 96 PIM

Gryba returned to Binghamton this past season for the first time since he broke into the league with the Bingamton Senators from 2010-13. More NHL games played (289) than AHL (254) entering 2019-20.

Alex Gudbranson (ECHL Newfoundland)55GP, 2G-8A, +8. 29 PIM

Erik Gudbranson's brother has been largely an ECHL defender to this point after getting 45 AHL games with Iowa Wild in his rookie season at the pro level in 2014-15. Was on an AHL contract with Toronto last season.

Tariq Hammond (Binghamton)43GP, 1G-2A, -5, 18 PIM

Hammond was a depth defenseman on an AHL contract with the Devils in his first full season of pro hockey following four years at the University of Denver.

Shane Hanna (Texas)58GP, 2G-8A, +6, 20 PIM

Hanna's second pro season was his first spent entirely in the AHL.

Josh Healey (Stockton)55GP, 1G-10A, +4, 64 PIM

Healey appeared in his second full season at the AHL level following four years at Ohio State (NCAA). Wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Calgary this summer.

Blake Hillman (Rockford)54GP, 1G-3A, -14, 20 PIM

Hillman wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Chicago this summer after a two-year entry level contract in which he burned the first year playing 4 NHL games with the Blackhawks in 2017-18.

Frank Hora (ECHL Reading)70GP, 2G-15A, +13, 36 PIM

Hora has played well in Reading the past two seasons, but only was able to appear in nine AHL games during his two-year AHL contract - seemingly too far buried on the organizational depth chart.

Sam Jardine (Toronto)37GP, 1G-6A, -10, 59 PIM

Jardine has bounced between the AHL and ECHL in his four years at the pro level since coming out of college after four years at Ohio State.

Michael Kapla (Iowa/Binghamton)66GP, 2G-22A, -14, 14 PIM

Acquired by Minnesota in a mid-season trade with New Jersey, Kapla wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by the Wild.

Eric Knodel (ECHL Cincinnati)70GP, 17G-36A, +38, 34 PIM

Knodel has been largely an ECHL defender in his five-year pro career, but has put up 50-plus points in each of the last two seasons.

Jake Kulevich (Bakersfield)29GP, 2G-6A, +11, 25 PIM

Kulevich has been a depth defenseman at the AHL level in his first two years in the league.

Hubert Labrie (Syracuse) - V69GP, 0G-10A, +21, 73 PIM

The veteran has carved himself out a role as a full-time AHL defender over the years.

Joey Leach (Hershey)18GP, 1G-1A, +2, 6 PIM

On an AHL deal with the Bears, Leach was the captain of their ECHL affiliate in South Carolina and had some AHL time when injuries on the blue line piled up in the organization.

Brett Lernout (Laval)74GP, 4G-5A, +3, 41 PIM

The longtime Montreal Canadiens prospect wasn't offered a qualifying offer this summer and will become a UFA on July 1st.

Zac Leslie (Chicago)67GP, 2G-14A,+4, 32 PIM

Leslie was a mainstay on the Wolves' blue line in 2018-19 and was part of a strong, young and talented defense core this past season.

Alex Lintuniemi (Ontario)67GP, 2G-23A, -30, 22 PIM

Lintuniemi has spent three years in the AHL now - all with the Ontario Reign.

Kevin Lough (Chicago)14GP, 0G-1A, 6 PIM, +3

Lough split time in the ECHL again this season on an AHL contract with the Wolves. The incoming young defensemen diminished his role at the AHL level in 2018-19.

Vincent LoVerde (Toronto) - V68GP, 3G-8A, -2, 33 PIM

Not as many goals in 2018-19 for the veteran puck-mover, but on a Marlies team with young studs on the blue line it was certainly a lesser role for LoVerde this past season. Still a very capable experienced two-way guy at the AHL level.

Nick Luukko (ECHL Reading)72GP, 10G-22A, -6, 40 PIM

Luukko has been a regular one-year AHL deal guy for Lehigh Valley the past few years but has only seen a total of seven AHL games - just one since the spring of his senior season with the University of Vermont in 2014-15.

Ryan MacKinnon (ECHL Worcester)68GP, 6G-20A, -12, 37 PIM

On AHL contract with Bridgeport, MacKinnon spent the entirety of 2018-19 in the ECHL with Worcester.

John MacLeod (ECHL South Carolina)50GP, 1G-5A, -3, 34 PIM

Following four years at Boston University, MacLeod signed an AHL deal with Hershey last September but ended up spending his entire rookie year at the pro level in the ECHL with the Bears' affiliate South Carolina Stingrays.

Chris Martenet (ECHL Brampton)45GP, 5G-11A, +6, 66 PIM

Martenet was not tendered a qualifying offer from Dallas.

Brycen Martin (ECHL Maine)54GP, 7G-21A, -11, 79 PIM

Martin was not tendered a qualifying offer from the Buffalo Sabres as he didn't crack the AHL lineup in the final year of his contract.

Patrick McCarron (ECHL Florida)70GP, 2G-25A, +23, 51 PIM

On an AHL deal with Charlotte last season, McCarron spent the year in the ECHL with the Everblades.

Jaycob Megna (San Diego) - V/E38GP, 2G-11A, +8, 20 PIM

Megna was the Gulls' captain this past season, while also tallying four points in 28 NHL games with Anaheim in 2018-19.

T.J. Melancon (ECHL Norfolk)60GP, 10G-21A, -35, 27 PIM

On an AHL contract with Laval last season but spent the year in the ECHL with Norfolk.

Julian Melchiori (Springfield) - V54GP, 6G-6A, Even, 49 PIM

Melchiori is a solid AHL-level defenseman capable of logging big minutes and taking some pressure off the younger, more raw defensemen adjusting to life in the AHL.

Dakota Mermis (Tucson)62GP, 3G-21A, -2, 49 PIM

With 261 pro games played entering 2019-20, Mermis just barely enters 'Veteran-Extra' territory.

Joel Messner (Providence)32GP, 1G-6A, -4, 18 PIM

Messner split his first pro season on an AHL deal with the PBruins, splitting the 2018-19 season between the AHL and ECHL.

Keaton Middleton (San Jose)61GP, 6G-7A, +12, 64 PIM

In his first pro season, Middleton held his own at the AHL level with the Barracuda this past season.

Scott Moldenhauer (San Diego)14GP, 0G-1A, -2, 4 PIM

A depth defender on an AHL contract with San Diego, Moldenhauer spent considerable portions of the 2018-19 season in the ECHL with Tulsa.

Tyler Mueller (ECHL Worcester)62GP, 3G-18A, -5, 35 PIM

The rookie spent his first pro season in the ECHL while on a two-way AHL/ECHL contract with Bridgeport in 2018-19. Mueller appeared in four AHL games with Bridgeport on an ATO in the spring of 2018 after a four-year collegiate career at UMass-Lowell.

Ryan Murphy (Binghamton/Iowa) - V58GP, 3G-22A, -14, 20 PIM

Got games in at the NHL and AHL level on two different organizations after a mid-season trade from Minnesota saw the veteran defender finish the season with the New Jersey Devils organization. He wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by New Jersey.

Jordan Murray (Belleville)54GP, 9G-17A, -2, 38 PIM

A second strong AHL season in the Senators organization for Murray following four years at the University of New Brunswick (USports). Obvious offensive flare, perhaps a good depth AHL signing for a team this summer if not re-signed by the Senators.

Aaron Ness (Hershey) - V71GP, 5G-50A, +24, 40 PIM

The ultimate puck distributor at the AHL level, Ness led all defensemen in the league in scoring last season. Could be an instant shot in the arm for an AHL team's defense core heading into 2019-20.

Brady Norrish (Texas)13GP, 1G-4A, -4, 12 PIM

Norrish spent most of his rookie season in the ECHL with Idaho following four years at RIT.

Rob O'Gara (Hartford)47GP, 3G-8A, +3, 64 PIM

O'Gara was limited to just 47 games in 2018-19 due to injury.

Steve Oleksy (Toronto/San Diego) - V38GP, 2G-5A, +1, 66 PIM

The physical veteran defender was traded mid-season from Anaheim to Toronto where he swapped AHL teams and finished the season with the Marlies where he played at the tail end of the 2016-17 season.

Jimmy Oligny (Manitoba/Chicago) - V/E48GP, 2G-9A, +6, 63 PIM

The veteran blueliner split the season between Chicago and Manitoba on an NHL contract in 2018-19.

Turner Ottenbreit (ECHL Utah)58GP, 11G-12A, +2, 78 PIM

On an AHL deal with Colorado, the former Seattle Thunderbirds (WHL) captain spent his rookie pro season in the ECHL.

Nathan Paetsch (Rochester) - V11GP, 1G-2A, +1, 2 PIM

The 36-year-old was limited to just 11 games in his 16th season of pro hockey this past season.

Michael Paliotta (Stockton)32GP, 0G-4A, -9, 26 PIM

Paliotta has been a third pairing AHL depth defensemen in his pro playing career.Fm

Zach Palmquist (Lehigh Valley) - V/E66GP, 3G-11A, -16, 24 PIM

His first season in the AHL's Eastern Conference after three years with Iowa Wild, Palmquist was a third pairing, puck-moving defenseman on an AHL deal with the Phantoms this past season.

Vince Pedrie (Milwaukee/Hartford)34GP, 2G-9A, +2, 12 PIM

Pedrie was added by Milwaukee mid-season on a PTO that he turned into an AHL contract after beginning the year in Hartford.

Stuart Percy (Providence/Belleville) - V55GP, 3G-21A, -1, 32 PIM

Percy is a solid AHL-level two-way defenseman, but he has now been on five different teams in the last four years. Where will he land in 2019-20?

Nate Prosser (Iowa) - V37GP, 1G-7A, -1, 20 PIM

Prosser has spent all nine years of his pro career in the Minnesota Wild organization, and the veteran has become a reliable organizational #8/9 blue liner that has appeared in more NHL games in his career (354) than AHL (127) entering 2019-20. Could be a great vet addition on the back end for an AHL squad.

Ethan Prow (W-B/Scranton)74GP, 18G-32A, +26, 22 PIM

The Penguins' All-Star representative also ended up leading the team in scoring. Prow has a great shot and really good offensive instincts. Scored nine goals at even strength last season, so more than just a power play specialist.

Jonathan Racine (ECHL Brampton) - V/E44GP, 7G-13A, +13, 103 PIM

The veteran AHL depth defender plays with snarl, but appeared in just eight AHL games in 2018-19. Worse yet, those eight games put him over 260 pro games played and he's subject to the AHL's development rule limiting five veterans and one V/E (260-320 pro games) in the lineup.

Daniel Renouf (Charlotte)74GP, 2G-22A, +13, 121 PIM

A solid depth addition for Charlotte last summer, Renouf now has put together three solid AHL campaigns since coming out of the University of Maine as an undrafted free agent.

Griffin Reinhart (Chicago) - V/E75GP, 4G-12A, -8, 27 PIM

The #4 overall pick in 2012 appears to be searching for a new home after two years with the Chicago Wolves following his selection by Vegas in the expansion draft.

Kyle Rhodes (ECHL Tulsa)50GP, 11G-5A, +8, 22 PIM

On an AHL contract with San Antonio, Rhodes spent his second straight year in Tulsa in 2018-19.

Dennis Robertson (Charlotte) - V49GP, 5G-5A, +7, 36 PIM

With 276 AHL games now on his resume, Robertson will count as one of the six veterans an AHL team can dress each night. By rule, only five players with 320 or more pro games played at the start of the season and an additional player with more than 260 games played can be in a team's lineup on any given night.

Kristians Rubins (Toronto)15GP, 0G-3A, -2, 4 PIM

His first pro season in North America was spent primarily in the ECHL with Newfoundland while one of the Marlies' many AHL contracts given out in 2018-19.

Philip Samuelsson (Lehigh Valley) - V67GP, 4G-11A, +2, 26 PIM

The defensively-minded blue liner prides himself on being a penalty killer and one that's reliable in his own end. Where will he stop next on his AHL tour?

Bobby Sanguinetti (Charlotte) - V28GP, 1G-3A, -2, 10 PIM

An added depth option on defense for the Checkers last season, the 31-year-old returned to Charlotte after a previous three-year stint with the team and ended up winning a championship on his reunion tour.

Reece Scarlett (Texas Stars) - V1GP, 0G-0A, +1, 2 PIM

Scarlett's season was lost due to injury.

Cameron Schilling (Manitoba) - V64GP, 6G-23A, +2, 30 PIM

A strong two-way defenseman, Schilling was an alternate captain with Manitoba this past season - his second in the organization.

Derek Sheppard (Charlotte)10GP, 0G-1A, Even, 24 PIM

In his first full season of pro hockey, Sheppard was largely an ECHL defenseman in 2018-19 though he put up fantastic numbers with the Florida Everblades - tallying 40 points in 57 games.

Duncan Siemens (Milwaukee) - V48GP, 2G-5A, +1, 77 PIM

The 11th overall pick in the 2011 Draft hasn't quite panned out, but he's still a big bodied defenseman that can move the puck efficiently and plays physical in the tough areas in front of the net and in the corners.

Ryan Sproul (Hershey/Laval/Toronto) - V64GP, 10G-19A, -2, 16 PIM

Sproul bounced around to start 2018-19, on a PTO with Toronto to a PTO with Laval before landing an AHL contract with Hershey in early December. At the AHL level, Sproul is an offensively minded right-handed shooting defenseman with a good shot and power play abilities.

Jordan Subban (Toronto)48GP, 3G-15A, -1, 25 PIM

The 5-9 offensively-minded defenseman wasn't qualified by Toronto, thus making him a UFA and eligible to sign with other teams on July 1st.

Ryan Stanton (Bakersfield) - V65GP, 5G-15A, +20, 76 PIM

An experienced defender that could be a welcomed addition to a young D-core at the AHL level.

Chris Summers (W-B/Scranton) - V59GP, 3G-13A, -2, 54 PIM

The physical defenseman brings a wealth of experience and could compliment a younger blue line core in the AHL.

Matt Taormina (Stockton) - V31GP, 0G-7A, -12, 14 PIM

Call it a down year for Taormina after he tallied a combined 112 points in the two years prior to the seven-point year in Stockton this past season.

Jeff Taylor (W-B/Scranton)42GP, 2G-6A, Even, 33 PIM

Taylor was a late round pick by the Penguins that wasn't tendered a qualifying offer.

Matt Tennyson (Rochester) - V47GP, 4G-17A, -8, 42 PIM

Tennyson managed a four-game NHL stint with the Sabres this season, and was a top-four defender for their AHL affiliate in Rochester this past season.

Keaton Thompson (San Diego)53GP, 0G-7A, -2, 49 PIM

Thompson wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Anaheim, making him a UFA on July 1st.

Josh Thrower (ECHL Allen)37GP, 0G-5A, -12, 59 PIM

On an AHL deal with Iowa, Thrower was a depth defenseman that spent the year in the ECHL.

Nolan Valleau (Syracuse)68GP, 3G-17A, +20, 33 PIM

Valleau bounced around the AHL on numerous PTO's in 2017-18 but found a more permanent home in Syracuse this past season and had success on a strong Syracuse squad.

Justin Wade (Cleveland)8GP, 0G-1A, -4, 10 PIM

Wade spent most of his rookie season in the ECHL with the Florida Everblades following his four-year collegiate career at the University of Notre Dame.

David Warsofsky (Colorado) - V51GP, 5G-27A, -1, 48 PIM

The veteran defender is an elite puck-moving and offensively gifted blue liner that can be a top pairing guy at the AHL level.

Andy Welinski (San Diego)27GP, 8G-11A, -1, 16 PIM

Welinski split the year between the AHL and NHL with Anaheim, adding four points in 26 NHL games in 2018-19.

Josh Wesley (Hartford/Charlotte)21GP, 1G-2A, -2, 19 PIM

Wesley was loaned to AHL Hartford to complete a trade with the New York Rangers that sent goaltender Dustin Tokarski to Charlotte at the trade deadline this past year. Not tendered a qualifying offer by Carolina, making him a UFA on July 1st.

Chris Wideman (W-B/Scranton & Springfield) - V19GP, 3G-10A, -2, 12 PIM

Wideman was traded three times in a span of three months from Thanksgiving to Valentine's Day, but if he ends up in the AHL in 2019-20 he'll be one of the top-tier offensive threats in the league. His last two full AHL seasons produced a combined 112 points.

Justin Woods (ECHL Jacksonville)44GP, 9G-11A, -19, 25 PIM

On an AHL deal with Manitoba last season, Woods got nine AHL games in but spent most of the year in the ECHL.

Tyler Wotherspoon (San Antonio) - V70GP, 4G-18A, -3, 28 PIM

Wotherspoon showed in Stockton he was able to produce offensively if put in that role, and he's become a solid two-way guy after another strong season in 2018-19.

Forwards

Andrew Agozzino (Colorado) - V56GP, 26G-34A, +12, 67 PIM

The veteran forward was an AHL All-Star this past season, and for good reason. He dominated the AHL offensively, and also tallied a goal and an assist in 11 games with the Avalanche in 2018-19.

Andy Andreoff (Syracuse) - V75GP, 26G-29A, +12, 150 PIM

The longtime Los Angeles Kings forward signed a one-year contract with Tampa Bay and spent his first season in the AHL since 2013-14. Could be a huge pickup for an AHL club if he can't get back in the NHL in 2019-20.

Pascal Aquin (ECHL Cincinnati)68GP, 27G-32A,+23, 81 PIM

In his first pro season on an AHL contract with Rochester, Aquin was a near point-per-game player in the ECHL with the Cyclones this past season following four years in the QMJHL.

Olivier Archambault (Syracuse)7GP, 0G-3A, +2, 2 PIM

An injury riddled season limited Archambault to just 12 total games between the AHL and ECHL this past season.

Darren Archibald (Belleville/Utica) - V51GP, 19G-14A, +2, 45 PIM

The longtime Utica Comets forward was traded mid-season and finished the year with Belleville, while also racking up 12 NHL games (one goal, one assist) between the Vancouver Canucks and Ottawa Senators in 2018-19.

Daniel Audette (Laval)71GP, 14G-25A, -3, 53 PIM

The three-year pro wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Montreal. Just turned 23 in May, could be a good depth scorer for an AHL club this summer.

Justin Bailey (Lehigh Valley/Rochester)54GP, 15G-13A, -4, 30 PIM

Traded mid-season from Buffalo to Philadelphia in a minor league swap of forwards (Taylor Leier was sent to Buffalo) Bailey was nicknamed the human yo-yo by many in the Lehigh Valley referring to how many times he was called up and sent down between the NHL and the AHL. Slight surprise that he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer.

Chase Balisy (Belleville) - V76GP, 7G-15A, +3, 36 PIM

Balisy broke onto the AHL scene in 2014-15 with a 21-goal rookie season but hasn't hit the 20-goal plateau since. After a breakout year with Springfield in 2016-17 earned himself his first NHL contract, he made his NHL debut and played eight games with Florida the following year. Spent last year in AHL Belleville.

Nicholas Baptiste (Toronto/Milwaukee) - V/E73GP, 12G-15A, -22, 2o PIM

Baptiste wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Toronto and is set to become a UFA on July 1st.

Riley Barber (Hershey)64GP, 31G-29A, Even, 84 PIM

Barber is two-years removed from his lone NHL stint (three games), but it didn't stop him from tearing up the AHL offensively last season - finishing second on his team in scoring despite playing 11 less games than the Bears' scoring leader Mike Sgarbossa (65 points in 75 games).

Cole Bardreau (Lehigh Valley)40GP, 7G-5A, -3, 38 PIM

Injuries have hindered Bardreau from being able to fully showcase his specific skill set, but the feisty hard-nosed forward can be a useful middle-six addition to an AHL squad. Sometimes, all a guy needs is a fresh start.

Cody Bass (Colorado) - V35GP, 2G-4A, -6, 81 PIM

The veteran two-way forward has racked up over 500 pro games in his now 12-year career.

Kyle Bauman (Ontario)67GP, 5G-13A, -17, 26 PIM

Bauman's first full season in the AHL came on a less than stellar Ontario team in 2018-19.

Matthias Bau-Hansen (Hershey)No Stats in 2018-19

The 6-foot-7 forward lost a season due to injury, and wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Washington. He's set to become a UFA on July 1st.

Francois Beauchemin (Belleville)40GP, 4G-2A, -8, 26 PIM

The second-year pro split the year between the AHL and ECHL, but spent more time in Bellville than Brampton in 2018-19.

Steve Bernier (Bridgeport) - V62GP, 24G-18A, +9, 87 PIM

A veteran of almost 900 pro games, including 637 in the NHL, Bernier is proving that even at 34 he's still a more than capable option at the AHL level.

Mathew Berry (San Diego)42GP, 4G-14A, +6, 28 PIM

Berry split 2018-19 between the AHL and ECHL while on an AHL contract with the Gulls.

Connor Bleackley (San Antonio)57GP, 5G-11A, -15, 35 PIM

Not tendered a qualifying off from St. Louis, Bleackley spent his first full season in the AHL this past year since he first broke into the league with the Chicago Wolves in 2016-17.

Radovan Bondra (ECHL Indy)66GP, 10G-25A, +11, 99 PIM

On an AHL deal with Rockford, Bondra spent the year in the ECHL with Indy.

Ryan Bourque (Bridgeport) - V60GP, 6G-10A, +10, 39 PIM

The eight-year pro has been an AHL bottom-six fixture throughout his career, though he saw his offensive production from the previous year in Bridgeport cut in half in 2018-19.

Matt Bradley (ECHL Newfoundland)66GP, 15G-30A, +11, 47 PIM

On an AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies, Bradley spent his first pro season with their ECHL affiliate where he was part of a Kelly Cup Championship team.

Brady Brassart (Syracuse)61GP, 3G-8A, +5, 32 PIM

Spent his first full season in the AHL since 2014-15. A depth forward for Syracuse on an AHL deal last season.

Alex Broadhurst (Cleveland) - V51GP, 8G-22A, -6, 12 PIM

Broadhurst had his rights traded by Columbus to Winnipeg in February, but Broadhurst remained on the Blue Jackets' affiliate the rest of the season anyway.

Terry Broadhurst (Rockford) - V40GP, 4G-8A, -5, 12 PIM

After two years overseas, Terry returned to the AHL and has spent the last two years in the league.

Cameron Brown (W-B/Scranton)30GP, 1G-5A, +1, 12 PIM

Brown has been a point-per-game player in the ECHL the last two years, but was able to get steady time in the AHL with the Penguins last year.

Patrick Brown (Charlotte) - V70GP, 19G-16A, +16, 32 PIM

A member of the Hurricanes organization his entire pro career spanning the past five years, Brown was the Checkers' captain for the third straight season and helped lead his team to a championship. The tenacious, two-way forward can be trusted in all situations at the AHL level and still has NHL aspirations - racking up 28 career NHL games to date and eight Stanley Cup Playoffs games this spring.

Jarrett Burton (W-B/Scranton)66GP, 6G-15A, +4, 51 PIM

Burton became a full-time AHL player in the past two seasons, and 2018-19 was his first without any ECHL games. He's becoming a solid, physical bottom-six forward at the AHL level.

Bobby Butler (Hartford) - V69GP, 8G-12A, -26, 20 PIM

A three-time 45-point plus player at the AHL level, Butler's offensive production was half that level in Hartford last season. Could be secondary scoring help for a team in need.

Mitch Callahan (Bakersfield) - V61GP, 15G-19A, +4, 22 PIM

Can be a great middle-six veteran forward addition, and a nice complimentary/secondary scoring boost to an AHL lineup.

Colin Campbell (Grand Rapids) - V63GP, 8G-11A, Even, 24 PIM

Campbell has been a solid two-way player for the Griffins for the past five years.

Carter Camper (Grand Rapids) - V67GP, 17G-33A, -1, 24 PIM

The longtime AHL scorer is still a top-six threat up front. The smallish forward uses his skating and quickness to his advantage, and has for years.

Greg Carey (Lehigh Valley) - V74GP, 29G-32A, -13, 45 PIM

Carey is probably the top pure goal scorer free agent target at the AHL level. His goal totals, by season, since breaking into the AHL full-time? 26, 28, 31 and 29. He loves to shoot, has a great shot (winner of the AHL All-Stars' 2019 Hardest Shot competition) and was able to adapt without his usual play-making centerman this past season in Lehigh Valley and nearly eclipsed the 30-goal mark for a second straight year.

Daniel Carr (Chicago) - V/E52GP, 30G-41A, +35, 10 PIM

The AHL's 2018-19 regular season MVP, Carr dominated the AHL with the Wolves and in a limited season for him to boot. Surefire way to boost the AHL club's forward core with an addition like this, although Carr doesn't want to spend another second in the AHL if he doesn't have to.

Rourke Chartier (San Jose)26GP, 6G-12A, +3, 4 PIM

Split time between the AHL and NHL in 2018-19, but wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from San Jose this summer.

Trevor Cheek (Tucson)63GP, 7G-3A, -10, 48 PIM

Cheek enters 2019-20 with 259 pro games played, so his final season before entering the league's veteran status.

Andrew Cherniwchan (ECHL South Carolina)72GP, 29G-38A, -6, 129 PIM

On an AHL deal with Hershey, Cherniwchan remained in the ECHL for the duration of the 2018-19 season where he was one of the league's top scorers.

Emerson Clark (Milwaukee/Toronto)14GP, 1G-0A, -6, 11 PIM

Clark was a depth forward that split time between the AHL and ECHL in 2018-19.

Erik Condra (Texas) - V71GP, 20G-34A, -6, 54 PIM

Condra has proven he can play at a high level in the AHL for some time now, dating back recently to his two years as the captain of AHL Syracuse.

Chris Conner (Lehigh Valley) - V72GP, 16G-35A, -6, 16 PIM

Conner is still an offensive threat at the AHL level, hitting the 50-point mark for the fourth time in his last five years. If not re-signed to another  AHL contract by the Phantoms, a great middle-six forward option for a team in need of offensive help.

Eric Cornel (Rochester)76GP, 9G-13A, -2, 34 PIM

Cornel was the only player to appear in all 76 regular season games for Rochester last season, but the forward wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Buffalo.

Adam Cracknell (San Diego/Toronto) - V46GP, 18G-20A, +11, 28 PIM

A point-per-game player at the AHL level in 2018-19, Cracknell also got into two NHL games this past season as well.

Kyle Criscuolo (Rochester)43GP, 6G-14A, Even, 14 PIM

Criscuolo's offensive production has dipped in consecutive seasons from 41 points, to 34 in 2017-18 and 20 this past season. Former Harvard University standout.

Alexis D'Aoust (Manitoba)42GP, 7G-5A, -8, 20 PIM

D'Aoust's second full season of pro hockey was split between AHL Manitoba and ECHL Jacksonville.

Marko Dano (Manitoba) - V51GP, 12G-18A, -6, 75 PIM

Dano didn't receive a qualifying offer from Winnipeg this summer, making him a UFA on July 1st.

Jean-Sebastian Dea (Springfield & W-B/Scranton) - V46GP, 17G-27A, -12, 58 PIM

Dea is a speedy, dynamic offensive player at the AHL level who spent considerable time in the NHL last season. Surely, he'll be looking at taking his best chance to get back to the NHL when signing his next contract.

Dan DeSalvo (Cleveland)50GP, 5G-11A, -15, 20 PIM

DeSalvo has floated between the ECHL and AHL in his four years of pro hockey. On an AHL deal with the Cleveland Monsters last season, and spent 15 games in the ECHL.

Jamie Devane (Ontario) - V/E27GP, 2G-1A, -3, 79 PIM

Devane has been out West for four years since breaking into the league with the Toronto Marlies. Physical winger still uses his 6-foot-5 frame to his advantage.

Phil Di Giuseppe (Milwaukee/Charlotte) - V26GP, 5G-7A, +6, 25 PIM

A 'Quad A' forward that was in his fifth season in the Hurricanes organization when he was claimed off of waivers by Nashville this past season.

Gabriel Dumont (Syracuse) - V59GP, 15G-28A, +29, 67 PIM

The Crunch's captain last season, Dumont had another solid year in the AHL although it was his first year without spending any time in the NHL since his rookie season nine years ago.

John Edwardh (ECHL Adirondack)54GP, 27G-32A, -6, 25 PIM

On an AHL deal with Binghamton following four years at UMass-Lowell, Edwardh appeared in 10 AHL games and tallied three goals. He dominated offensively at the ECHL level where he spent most of his time last season.

Hudson Elyniuk (Toronto)10GP, 1G-0A, -1, 4 PIM

On an AHL contract in his rookie season of pro hockey following a WHL career with Spokane, Elyniuk split the season between the AHL and ECHL.

Giorgio Estephan (ECHL Newfoundland)69GP, 20G-33, -2, 22 PIM

An offensively-minded forward, Estephan spent his rookie season on an AHL contract with Toronto though he played almost exclusively in the ECHL with Newfoundland.

Bobby Farnham (Springfield) - V67GP, 4G-13A, -9, 112 PIM

The feisty forward is good for 20-25 points a season at the AHL level to go along with being a pest on the ice and the kind of player the opposition hates playing against.

Hunter Fejes (Rockford/Manitoba/Hershey)49GP, 3G-5A, +1, 24 PIM

Fejes bounced around the AHL on PTOs throughout the season, ending up on one with Hershey in the postseason.

Brady Ferguson (ECHL Newfoundland)49GP, 30G-28A, +20, 40 PIM

Ferguson tore up the ECHL offensively in his first season of pro hockey following four years at Robert Morris University (NCAA). Another one of Toronto's plethora of AHL signings from last summer.

Landon Ferraro (Iowa) - V12GP, 2G-3A, +1, 14 PIM

The veteran tallied 27 goals in 2014-15, and has seen limited NHL success in Boston prior to his last two years in the Wild organization. He's not quite scoring at the same pace at the AHL level as he did earlier in his career.

Gerry Fitzgerald (Iowa)67GP, 12G-7A, +3, 6 PIM

Fitzgerald spent his rookie season in the AHL following four years at Bemidji State University.

Matt Fonteyne (San Jose)41GP, 5G-7A, -1, 2 PIM

In his first pro season on an AHL deal, Fonteyne appeared in more than half of the Barracuda's games in 2018-19.

Martin Frk (Grand Rapids) - V13GP, 5G-9A, +12, 6 PIM

Frk wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Detroit, so the Czech-born forward becomes a UFA on July 1st. If he sneaks his way back into the AHL, he could be a point-per-game stud on on the right wing.

Byron Froese (Lehigh Valley/Laval) - V70GP, 21G-23A, +2, 51 PIM

Froese played 48 games in the NHL with Montreal in 2017-18, but was a full-time AHL'er this past season - finishing the year in Lehigh Valley after being traded to Philadelphia prior to the trade deadline. A solid two-way forward option at the AHL level, and a guy who likes to lead by example and was captain of the AHL's Laval Rocket the past two seasons in his time with the Montreal affiliate.

Austin Fyten (Belleville/Providence) - V/E51GP,4G-6A, -12, 55 PIM

The AHL bottom-six forward enters the 260-plus 'veteran-extra' category in 2019-20.

Gabriel Gagne (Toronto/Belleville)55GP, 6G-10A, -6, 14 PIM

Traded from Belleville to Toronto in January, Gagne was a depth forward that spent some time in the ECHL after arriving to the Marlies. The pending RFA wasn't tendered a qualifying offer.

Alex Gallant (Chicago)47GP, 1G-1A, -3, 102 PIM

Gallant was a depth forward for Chicago. He saw six postseason games during the Wolves' run to the Calder Cup Finals this past spring.

Brett Gallant (Cleveland) - V38GP, 2G-2A, -3, 65 PIM

The veteran enforcer has 12 goals and 12 assists in 359 career AHL games to go along with 1,272 PIM.

Tyler Gaudet (Milwaukee) - V/E50GP, 8G-17A, +4, 34 PIM

The five-year pro sneaks just under the AHL's veteran limit of 320 games, entering the 2019-20 season with 318 games of pro experience.

Matt Gaudreau (Bridgeport)8GP, 1G-3A, -2, 2 PIM

Johnny Hockey's younger brother spent the 2018-19 season primarily in the ECHL with Worcester where he tallied 33 points (12G-21A) in 50 games.

Brendan Gaunce (Utica) - V/E60GP, 16G-22A, -2, 54 PIM

Not tendered a qualifying offer by Vancouver, the 24-year-old has become a 'Quad-A' player with 189 AHL games and 117 NHL games of experience in five years at the pro level.

Luke Gazdic (San Diego) - V20GP, 3G-4A, -2, 39 PIM

The 10-year pro saw limited AHL action in 2018-19 on an AHL deal in San Diego.

Stephen Gionta (Bridgeport) - V26GP, 2G-2A, +4, 8 PIM

The veteran forward got five more games in the NHL on his resume this past season -- and his first postseason action since 2011-12. The 35-year-old provides a wealth of experience with over 700 pro games to his credit.

Felix Girard (Manitoba)70GP, 5G-13A, -3, 85 PIM

Girard has spent five years in the AHL now, filling in as a reliable bottom-six option up front.

Vasili Glotov (ECHL Cincinnati)68GP, 19G-31A, +15, 14 PIM

Glotov spent his first full season of pro hockey in the ECHL with the Cyclones while on an AHL contract with Rochester this past season.

Tyrell Goulbourne (Lehigh Valley)63GP, 9G-9A, +1, 135 PIM

The physical, bottom-six forward can kill penalties and plays a heavy game that is becoming a rarity in today's game. Perhaps a change of scenery can jumpstart his pro career - beginning with a larger AHL role in 2019-20.

Tyler Graovac (Stockton) - V65GP, 24G-26A, -8, 37 PIM

The rangy centerman had a career year offensively this past season in Stockton.

Colin Greening (Toronto) - V61GP, 4G-10A, -9, 8 PIM

On an AHL contract with Toronto again in 2018-19, Greening was a veteran depth forward for the Marlies this past season.

Alexandre Grenier (Laval) - V68GP, 11G-16A, -16, 54 PIM

Had four straight 40-point plus seasons before a bit of a down year this past season in Laval. Perhaps in a better situation, the 6-foot-5 forward can get back to being a 20-goal scorer in the AHL.

Dave Gust (Bakersfield)59GP, 18G-15A, +2, 24 PIM

Gust finished his two-year AHL contract and performed well in his first two seasons pro following four years at Ohio State (NCAA).

Hampus Gustafsson (Hershey)44GP, 0G-3A, +2, 20 PIM

Gustafsson's second full season of pro hockey was spent entirely in the AHL after splitting time between the AHL and ECHL in 2017-18. He wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Washington and thus becomes a UFA on July 1st.

Colton Hargrove (Texas)74GP, 13G-13A, +4, 39 PIM

With 259 games of pro experience, Hargrove gets in just under the 260-game limit before entering the AHL's 'Veteran' side of things. A solid bottom six forward that went out west in 2018-19 after three years with the Providence Bruins.

Jimmy Hayes (W-B/Scranton) - V72GP, 15G-15A, -1, 25 PIM

The big, 6-foot-5 forward can be too much to handle when he's on top of his game and using his frame to his advantage. Could be a great middle-six option for an AHL team lacking some size up front.

T.J. Hensick (San Jose) - V23GP, 6G-14A, +2, 0 PIM

The 33-year-old is still chugging along, but spent more time in the ECHL than AHL in 2018-19.

Sam Herr (Ontario)69GP, 9G-8A, -26, 41 PIM

Herr was the Reign's alternate captain during a difficult year for the team as they struggled mightily.

Yushiroh Hirano (ECHL Wheeling)67GP, 19G-38A, +8, 50 PIM

Japanese-born forward dominated offensively in the ECHL with Wheeling while on an AHL contract with the Penguins this past season.

Ben Holmstrom (Bridgeport) - V40GP, 3G-5A, -6, 25 PIM

Bridgeport's captain had quite an iron-man streak of consecutive games played entering the season, but the AHL's veteran rule and the Sound Tigers' overabundance of veteran players limited Holmstrom to just 40 games in 2018-19. The feisty forward is likely looking for a new opportunity in 2019-20.

Josh Holmstrom (ECHL Worcester)70GP, 14G-16A, -22, 45 PIM

Ben Holmstrom's younger brother has spent less and less time in the AHL throughout his four years at the pro level, spending 2018-19 entirely in the ECHL.

Jake Horton (Springfield)62GP, 8G-9A, +10, 37 PIM

In his first full-season of pro hockey, the former Harvard University captain didn't look out of place at the AHL-level this past season in Springfield.

Derek Hulak (Grand Rapids/Hershey) - V43GP, 3G-4A, +2, 6 PIM

The veteran missed a full year due to injury in 2017-18 but managed a PTO with Hershey before later being added mid-season to Grand Rapids where he earned himself an AHL contract to finish 2018-19.

Mitch Hults (Syracuse/San Diego)11GP, 1G-4A, -2, 4 PIM

Hults was primarily an ECHL player in 2018-19 and wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Tampa Bay.

Mike Huntebrinker (Lehigh Valley)22GP, 2G-0A, -3, 8 PIM

Huntebrinker filled in admirably on the Phantoms' bottom six when injuries decimated their lineup mid-season. A shootout specialist, Huntebrinker was 2-for-3 in shootouts in his time with Lehigh Valley with both of his goals being game-winners.

Matheson Iacopelli (Rockford)27GP, 2G-2A, -7, 19 PIM

The Kings acquired the pending RFA forward prior to the trade deadline, but did not tender him a qualifying offer this summer.

Michael Joly (Colorado)47GP, 15G-15A, -1, 10 PIM

Joly followed up a 41-goal season in the ECHL with a solid year in the AHL in 2018-19.

Tomas Jurco (Charlotte/Springfield) - V33GP, 12G-15A, -3, 22 PIM

Jurco seemed to be re-energized following his trade to Charlotte from Springfield near the trade deadline this spring. He's offensively dynamic at the AHL level, and has had success in the past at the NHL level. Where he signs on for 2019-20 remains intriguing from an AHL perspective.

Nic Kerdiles (Manitoba)3GP, 0G-1A, +1, 4 PIM

Injuries cut his 2018-19 season severely short. He'll hope for better luck in 2019-20.

Josh Kestner (ECHL Newfoundland)61GP, 22G-27A, +8, 44 PIM

Kestner scored 24 goals his senior season at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, which prompted the Toronto Marlies to take a flier on the 24-year-old on an AHL contract this past season.

Justin Kirkland (Milwaukee)75GP, 9G-21A, -9, 58 PIM

Only 22 years old, Kirkland wasn't tendered a qualifying offer following the expiration of his entry-level contract.

Nikita Korostelev (Cleveland)31GP, 3G-10A, -6, 4 PIM

His rookie season following an overage year in the OHL was split between the AHL and ECHL.

Scott Kosmachuk (Colorado) - V54GP, 12G-11A, -7, 47 PIM

Kosmachuk, pending UFA, was traded by Colorado June 28th as part of the Andre Burakovsky trade.

Kalle Kossila (San Diego)44GP, 14G-21A, -18, 14 PIM

Kossila has been a near point-per-game player at the AHL level in three years since coming out of St. Cloud State (NCAA).

Miles Koules (Cleveland)19GP, 4G-0A, -6, 6 PIM

Koules left the Monsters for the Finnish league only to return to Cleveland on an AHL contract in January. Seemed to break out offensively in 2017-18 but wasn't able to follow up on that offensive success in 19 games this past season.

Alex Krushelnyski (Binghamton/Lehigh Valley)32GP, 2G-2A, -8, 8 PIM

A bottom-six winger at the AHL level, Krushelnyski was traded mid-season from Lehigh Valley to Binghamton. Will be known for scoring the 5OT game-winning goal in the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs - the AHL's longest game.

Samuel Laberge (Texas)31GP, 1G-6A, -2, 70 PIM

On an AHL deal with the Stars last season in his second year pro.

Cedric Lacroix (ECHL Wheeling)71GP, 22G-20A, -1, 215 PIM

Lacroix racked up goals and penalty minutes in his first season of pro hockey following four years at the University of Maine, though it was spent in the ECHL with the W-B/Scranton Penguins affiliate.

Matt Lane (ECHL Atlanta)45GP, 11G-18A, -1, 17 PIM

On an AHL contract with Milwaukee, Lane spent all but 11 games of his season in the ECHL.

Chase Lang (ECHL Allen)51GP, 3G-14A, -5, 52 PIM

Lang spent the majority of his entry-level contract with Minnesota, and was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Wild this summer.

Yan-Pavel Laplante (Utica)No Stats in 2018-19

Missed the entire season due to injury, and wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Vancouver - making him a UFA on July 1st.

Nick Lappin (Binghamton)56GP, 19G-15A, -26, 25 PIM

Lappin put up 31 goals in 2017-18 and followed it up this past season with 11 NHL games with the New Jersey Devils. He plays with speed but is a responsible two-way player that could really round out a forward core at the AHL level.

Colin Larkin (ECHL Wichita)45GP, 2G-12A, -4, 27 PIM

Larkin wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Edmonton this summer, making him a UFA on July 1st.

Curtis Lazar (Stockton) - V/E57GP, 20G-21A, -9, 47 PIM

An AHL All-Star this past season, Lazar wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Calgary this summer.

Boston Leier (Belleville)34GP, 1G-5A, -2, 10 PIM

Leier was on an AHL deal with Belleville this past season and split time in the ECHL in his first pro season following four years at Arcadia University (USports).

Mark Letestu (Cleveland) - V64GP, 21G-29A, +2, 16 PIM

The longtime NHL'er had his first AHL season since 2009-10 with the Penguins. The 34-year-old is a smart, two-way center that sure looks like he can be a force at the AHL level still.

Tobias Lindberg (Chicago/Belleville & W-B/Scranton)61GP, 5G-11A, +1, 28 PIM

Lindberg bounced around quite a bit in 2018-19 on three different organizations. Ultimately he wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Vegas and becomes a UFA on July 1st.

Anthony Louis (Rockford)74GP, 12G-22A, +3, 28 PIM

After his two-year ELC expired, Chicago opted not to tender the pending restricted free agent. Some offensive upside in Louis might get snatched up elsewhere in a hurry.

Joel Lowry (Springfield)55GP, 10G-20A, -3, 72 PIM

After spending 2017-18 in the ECHL with Manchester, Lowry had a career year in the AHL with Springfield this past season nearly tripling his best offensive season with the Ontario Reign in 2015-16.

Bobby MacIntyre (San Antonio)58GP-8G-13A, -16, 29 PIM

On an AHL deal with the Rampage in 2018-19, he held his own in his first full season in the AHL.

Cam Maclise (Manitoba)38GP, 2G-5A, +3, 6 PIM

Maclise split time between the AHL and ECHL in 2018-19 as a depth foward option on an AHL deal with Manitoba this past season.

Tanner MacMaster (Toronto/Utica)55GP, 4G-13A, -9, 28 PIM

Traded from Utica to Toronto mid-season, MacMaster was a depth option for the Marlies down the stretch.

Philippe Maillet (Ontario)68GP, 16G-38A, -7, 20 PIM

Maillet was one of few bright spots for the Reign this past season.

Matt Mangene (Springfield) - V62GP, 8G-24A, -9, 34 PIM

The seven-year pro can play forward as well as defense and has switched back and forth throughout his career. On an AHL contract last season.

Matt Marcinew (Springfield)33GP, 4G-9A, +1, 13 PIM

After his rookie year was spent entirely in the ECHL minus one AHL game with Ontario, Year 2 saw Marcinew on an AHL contract with Springfield and splitting his season between the AHL and ECHL. Former University of Denver product.

Colin Markison (Texas)62GP, 8G-19A, +8, 14 PIM

Depth forward on an AHL contract last season, Markison matched his career-high in points that he just recorded  the year prior in Texas.

Jonathon Martin (San Jose)57GP, 11G-17A, +12, 85 PIM

Martin wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from San Jose this summer.

Phelix Martineau (Laval)30GP, 0G-4A, -9. 16 PIM

His first full season at the pro level was split between the AHL and ECHL.

Andreas Martinsen (Rockford) - V38GP, 3G-8A, -3, 32 PIM

The Norwegian forward plays a physical, net-crashing style that has produced successful results in North America. Martinsen split time between the NHL and AHL in 2018-19.

Steffan Matteau (Chicago) - V55GP, 5G-8A, -9, 78 PIM

The former 1st round pick in 2012 was a solid middle-six forward for the Wolves this past season.

Max McCormick (Colorado/Belleville)45GP, 9G-11A, -5, 60 PIM

Moved from Ottawa to Colorado before the trade deadline, McCormick finished the year with the Colorado Eagles.

Colin McDonald (Lehigh Valley) - V69GP, 13G-15A, -6, 14 PIM

The Phantoms' captain has made it clear over the past few years that he enjoys being in the Flyers organization, and has taken AHL contracts to remain previously. Will the Phantoms re-sign McDonald for another year?

Tim McGauley (Colorado)23GP, 2G-6A, Even, 2 PIM

McGauley spent another year splitting time between the AHL and ECHL on an AHL contract with Colorado in 2018-19.

Tye McGinn (Chicago/Manitoba) - V62GP, 12G-6A, 54 PIM, -3

McGinn was a bottom-six forward on a strong Chicago team in 2018-19.

Patrick McGrath (W-B/Scranton)24GP, 0G-0A, -2, 87 PIM

The Wilkes-Barre area native has been on an AHL contract with the Penguins the past four years, and it would seem likely he'll re-sign in 2019-20. The fourth line scrapper provides his team with energy.

Brett McKenzie (ECHL Atlanta)62GP, 16G-29A, -9, 54 PIM

On an AHL deal with Providence, the rookie forward out of the OHL spent most of the season in the ECHL.

Mitch McLain (Iowa)58GP, 10G-10A, -2, 38 PIM

Following four years at Bowling Green State University, McLain performed ably on an AHL deal in his rookie year in 2018-19.

Mark McNeill (Providence) - V56GP, 8G-17A, -2, 35 PIM

The six-year pro has moved around in the last three years, making the PBruins his fifth different AHL squad. Former 2011-1st round pick of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Wade Megan (Grand Rapids) - V48GP, 19G-18A, +5, 44 PIM

Megan is a 'Quad A' type that has bounced between the NHL and AHL with the Red Wings and previously St. Louis Blues organizations.

Jayson Megna (Hershey) - V71GP, 20G-23A, -1, 34 PIM

Megna has only played in three full AHL seasons in his pro career since his rookie year in the Penguins organization, but two of them have been 20-goal campaigns. A prototypical 'quad A' player with 20 points (10 goals, 10 assists) in 113 career NHL games. Important to note he switches to AHL veteran status in 2019-20.

Drew Melanson (Hartford)10GP, 1G-0A, -2, 4 PIM

On an AHL deal with the WolfPack, Melanson spent most of the season in the ECHL with Maine - putting up 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists) in 50 games.

Mason Mitchell (Hershey)11GP, 0G-1A, -2, 8 PIM

Mitchell split time between the AHL and ECHL in his two years at the pro level thus far with the Washington Capitals organization. He wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Washington and thus becomes a UFA on July 1st.

Zack Mitchell (Ontario) - V61GP, 15G-16A, -9, 33 PIM

Mitchell had bounced between the NHL and AHL in previous years with the Minnesota Wild organization, but spent a full year in the AHL with the Kings' AHL affiliate.

Griffen Molino (Toronto)36GP, 1G-3A, -5, 12 PIM

After a full season in the AHL as a rookie with Utica, Molino spent his second pro season in Toronto split between the AHL and ECHL in 2018-19.

Bryan Moore (ECHL Toledo)56GP, 18G-24A, -3 246 PIM

Moore spent the season in the ECHL where he racked up 40-plus points and 200-plus PIM for a second straight year.

Ryan Moore (ECHL Newfoundland)50GP, 11G-14A, -5, 34 PIM

Moore's rookie year at the pro level - after an overage season in the OHL in 2017-18 - was spent entirely in the ECHL with Newfoundland minus one AHL game (his AHL debut) with the Marlies.

Travis Morin (Texas) - V68GP, 8G-24A, -22, 34 PIM

Does the 35-year-old have another year in him? 561 total points in 691 career AHL games.

Matt Moulson (Ontario) - V68GP, 28G-34A, -1, 48 PIM

On an NHL contract with Buffalo, but loaned to the Los Angeles Kings' AHL affiliate again this past season where he was again a near point-per-game player at the AHL level.

Connor Moynihan (ECHL Indy)52GP, 6G-8A, +2, 66 PIM

On an AHL deal with Rockford, Moynihan was a depth option that spent almost the entire season in the ECHL.

Chris Mueller (Toronto) - V60GP, 33G-32A, +8, 32 PIM

The veteran sniper hit a career high 33 goals this past season in Toronto. Even at age 33 he's showed no signs of slowing down his offensive production in the AHL. (222 goals, 305 assists in 711 career AHL games

Adam Musil (San Antonio)65GP, 6G-8A, -8, 20 PIM

Cleared unconditional waivers to have the final year of his contract terminated by the St. Louis Blues.

Spencer Naas (Texas)10GP, 0G-0A, -1, 4 PIM

On an AHL deal with the Stars, Naas spent most of the year in the ECHL - recording 27 points in 55 games with Idaho.

Julien Nantel (Colorado)45GP, 1G-3A, -1, 8 PIM

Nantel wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Colorado this summer after the forward again spent some time in the ECHL in 2018-19.

Zach Nastasiuk (Charlotte)43GP, 5G-6A, +6, 8 PIM

Nastasiuk's four years of pro hockey have been split between the AHL and ECHL in all four seasons he has played to date, but it appears he's trending in the right direction -- and 19 Calder Cup Playoffs games this spring should only help his exposure around the league as he awaits his next destination in 2019-20.

Zach O'Brien (ECHL Newfoundland)53GP, 28G-40A, +11, 6 PIM

O'Brien had spent three full years in the AHL, but a year overseas had him coming back to North America needing to climb back up the ladder to get back to the AHL. Unfortunately for O'Brien, he managed just three AHL games with Toronto in 2018-19.

Shawn O'Donnell (Hartford)53GP, 5G-3A, +4, 54 PIM

All but six of his 188 career AHL games have been in a Hartford WolfPack uniform. A bottom-six forward.

Danny O'Regan (Rochester)70GP, 20G-28A, +4, 42 PIM

Traded from San Jose to Buffalo last season, O'Regan got back to being a 20-goal scorer in the AHL with Rochester. Solid top-six option for an AHL club.

Cal O'Reilly - V67GP, 16G-51A, -2, 14 PIM

The Wild's captain the past two seasons put up 64 points two years ago and 67 this season. A veteran playmaker at the AHL level that you pair with a pure sniper and watch the dynamic duo form.

Alex Overhardt (ECHL Atlanta)48GP, 10G-7A, -21, 53 PIM

Overhardt appeared in three AHL games in his rookie season of pro hockey, but mainly played in the ECHL in 2018-19.

Robbie Payne (Texas)29GP, 2G-4A, -5, 11 PIM

In his first full season at the pro level, Payne split time between the AHL and ECHL.

Elgin Pearce (ECHL Idaho)58GP, 20G-20A, +11, 88 PIM

Put up good numbers in the EHCL in his second year pro, but managed only five AHL games in 2018-19.

William Pelletier (Rockford)41GP, 7G-10A, +5, 22 PIM

In his second AHL season -- on an AHL contract with Rockford -- Pelletier filled in on the IceHogs bottom six group.

Anthony Peluso (Stockton) - V35GP, 3G-5A, -6, 56 PIM

Peluso got some NHL time in 2018-19, and continues to be a bottom-six depth forward option.

Stephen Perfetto (San Antonio)21GP, 1G-2A, -1, 8 PIM

On an AHL deal with the Rampage last season, he was a depth forward that also played 16 ECHL games in 2018-19.

Judd Peterson (ECHL Cincinnati)51GP, 11G-17A, +16, 33 PIM

In his first pro season following four years at Cloud State, Petersen spent all but five AHL games in the ECHL with Cincinnati last year.

James Phelan (Texas)45GP, 3G-3A, Even, 59 PIM

A depth forward for the Stars this past season on an AHL deal.

J.J. Piccinich (ECHL Newfoundland)62GP, 9G-22A, -3, 30 PIM

On an AHL deal with Toronto, Piccinich was limited to six games with the Marlies and was a depth stowaway in the ECHL with Newfoundland.

Blake Pietila (Binghamton)50GP, 20G-26A, -24, 42 PIM

Breakout year offensively for Pietila at the AHL level, doubling his offensive production from last season in 10 less games while also playing 19 games in the NHL with the Devils.

Kyle Platzer (ECHL Florida)58GP, 24G-33A, +33, 20 PIM

On an AHL deal with Charotte, Platzer spent the year in the ECHL and was a point-per-game player for the Everblades tallyin 57 points in 58 games in 2018-19.

Derian Plouffe (ECHL Newfoundland)56GP, 13G-10A, +11, 10 PIM

Plouffe was a point-per-game player his senior season at Niagara University (NCAA), and signed an AHL deal with Toronto this past season where he ended up spending his rookie season in the ECHL.

Evan Polei (Bakersfield)53GP, 9G-11A, +6, 82 PIM

After spending his rookie season split between the AHL and ECHL, Polei was in full-time AHL status in 2018-19.

Brett Pollock (Stockton)53GP, 3G-9A, -9, 20 PIM

Pollock performed ably in his third pro year, working from the ECHL level his rookie year to full-time AHL status.

Tanner Pond (Providence)46GP, 1G-4A, -6, 62 PIM

In his 2nd year of pro hockey following four years at Northeastern (NCAA), Pond spent the majority of the season in the AHL with the PBruins.

Scott Pooley (ECHL Newfoundland)60GP, 31G-21A, +23, 23 PIM

Pooley put up offensive numbers at College of the Holy Cross, and prompted Toronto to sign him to an AHL contract where he ended up playing his rookie season in the ECHL sans a six-game AHL stint.

Andrew Poturalski (Charlotte)72GP, 23G-47A, +16, 34 PIM

Poturalski finished fifth in the AHL in scoring in the regular season, and exploded in the playoffs this spring - leading all postseason scorers with 23 points in 18 games. While he aims to make an NHL roster in the fall after he signs his next contract, AHL fans can only hope their team obtains a player of Poturalski's caliber in free agency.

Myles Powell (ECHL Cincinnati)57GP, 31G-35A, +45, 24 PIM

The RIT product spent his first full season of pro hockey in the ECHL, but tore it up offensively.

Tyler Randell (Rochester) - V36GP, 3G-4A, -2, 45 PIM

On an AHL contract last season, bottom-six grinder type that spent 27 games in the NHL with Boston in 2015-16.

Joey Ratelle (ECHL Utah)11GP,3G-0A, -5, 34 PIM

Ratelle was on an AHL deal with Manitoba but was a limited participant at the ECHL level this past season.

Matt Read (Iowa) - V61GP, 16G-21A, -5, 36 PIM

Read can be a 14th forward in that he can help be a veteran presence on the AHL squad but also fill in for spot duty in the NHL should mid-season injuries arise.

Kristian Reichel (Manitoba)55GP, 2G-8A, -3, 14 PIM

Reichel's first AHL season following one year in the WHL, Reichel appeared in a majority of the Moose's games as a rookie in North America.

Garret Ross (Milwaukee)25GP, 4G-3A, -5, 50 PIM

On an AHL contract with the Admirals, Ross spent time on two different ECHL clubs in addition to his AHL time in 2018-19.

Kevin Roy (San Diego)11GP, 1G-4A, -4, 6 PIM

Saw limited action in the regular season likely due to injury, but appeared in eight of San Diego's postseason games this past spring.

Kerby Rychel (Stockton) - V57GP, 23G-20A, -8, 29 PIM

Rychel appears to be on the move again after not being tendered a qualifying offer from Calgary this summer. Strong AHL player that has seen some NHL time over the years.

Dylan Sadowy (ECHL Toledo)43PG, 23G-23A, +8, 48 PIM

Sadowy wasn't tendered a qualifying offer after being largely an ECHL player in his three years in the Detroit Red Wings organization.

Henrik Samuelsson (Rockford)40GP, 2G-5A, -8, 33 PIM

On an AHL deal in 2018-19, the former 2012-1st round pick split the season between the AHL and ECHL.

Nick Saracino (Binghamton)38GP, 6G-4A, -15, 20 PIM

Saracino split the season between Wheeling (ECHL) and Binghamton on an AHL contract in 2018-19.

Dante Salituro (ECHL Allen)66GP, 22G-39A, -11, 54 PIM

Salituro wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by Minnesota, spending the entire season in the ECHL in 2018-19.

Jason Salvaggio (ECHL Wichita/Maine)60GP, 16G-22A, -2, 49 PIM

On an AHL deal with Hartford, Salvaggio spent the year in the ECHL split between Maine and Wichita.

Charlie Sampair (San Antonio)13GP, 3G-2A, +1, 2 PIM

On an AHL contract with the Rampage, Sampair spent most of the season in the ECHL -- appearing in 55 games with Tulsa.

Jordan Samuels-Thomas (ECHL South Carolina)26GP, 6G-12A, -2, 13 PIM

Samuels-Thomas began the season overseas, but eventually signed an AHL deal with Hershey before playing out the year with their ECHL affiliate in South Carolina.

Nick Schilkey (Charlotte)64GP, 15G-22A, +22, 12 PIM

The Ohio State standout took major strides forward in his second pro season in Charlotte, tripling his offensive production from his rookie season and gaining valuable experience during the Checkers' championship run this spring.

Ryan Schmelzer (Binghamton)66GP, 14G-10A, -14, 42 PIM

Schmelzer put up decent numbers in his first pro season following four years at Canisius College.

Cole Schneider (Milwaukee/Hartford) - V60GP, 23G-24A, Even, 33 PIM

Traded to Nashville mid-season, Schneider continued to be a solid top-six forward for the Admirals down the stretch - totaling 22 points in 24 games with Milwaukee.

Ben Sexton (W-B/Scranton & Belleville)43GP, 7G-12A, -8, 47 PIM

The five-year pro only has 202 pro games played, so he could be an attractive option for an AHL club looking for depth that is already carrying a lot of veteran players (260+ games).

Mike Sgarbossa (Hershey) - V75GP, 30G-35A, -3, 91 PIM

The increased offensive role and special teams work with Hershey paid off in spades for Sgarbossa, who had a career year offensively. A sure-fire top-six forward at the AHL level that will jolt your offense.

Dominik Shine (Grand Rapids)72GP, 6G-5A, -3, 53 PIM

In his second AHL season with the Griffins, Shine continued to be a depth forward and was able to play in all but four of his team's games in 2018-19.

Hunter Shinkaruk (Laval) - V/E

With exactly 320 pro games of experience (305 AHL + 15 NHL), Shinkaruk avoids being considered a veteran by AHL standards for one more season, though he's in that 'Veteran-Extra' category again this season.

Tyler Sikura (Rockford)50GP, 7G-12A, +1, 20 PIM

An ECHL'er his first two years as a pro, Sikura has worked his way now into his second full season in the AHL -- and an alternate captain in Rockford this past season after a 23-goal campaign in 2017-18.

Wayne Simpson (Rochester) - V/E72GP, 21G-24A, +1, 16 PIM

Simpson has tallied 40-plus points in three consecutive seasons on three different AHL teams, and enters the season with 296 pro games of experience - his last before counting as a veteran by AHL standards (320-plus games).

Mike Sislo (Bridgeport) - V39GP, 6G-9A, -12, 14 PIM

Coming off a 23-goal, 47-point season with Tucson a year prior, Sislo was thought to be a major addition to the Islanders' AHL club. Limited to 39 games, Sislo managed just 15 points in 2018-19.

Gemel Smith (Providence) - V/E47GP, 16G-24A, +6, 32 PIM

Smith was claimed by the Bruins on waivers from Dallas in December, and ended up slipping through to their AHL affiliate in Providence where he was a near point-per-game player.

Dalton Smith (Rochester) - V/E48GP, 2G-6A, -4, 111 PIM

At 319 games of AHL experience, the fourth line physical forward gets one more season before counts as a full-fledged AHL veteran by league rule (320-plus games experience).

Trevor Smith (San Antonio)- V51GP, 9G-13A, -15, 28 PIM

Smith was a back-to-back 40-point AHL forward in two seasons as captain of AHL Milwaukee prior to this stop on an AHL deal with the Rampage. Could be a solid veteran addition to bolster a young forward core.

Shawn St. Amant (Hartford)44GP, 3G-3A, -9, 39 PIM

The forward has floated between the AHL and ECHL the past three years since turning pro out of the QMJHL.

Lee Stempniak (Providence) - V20GP, 7G-11A, +3, 8 PIM

The 36-year-old was a near point-per-game plater at the AHL level last season. Will he be back in the AHL in 2019-20?

John Stevens (Bridgeport)25GP, 3G-4A, +2, 21 PIM

Stevens wasn't tendered a qualifying offer by the Islanders and is set to become a UFA on July 1st.

Zack Stortini (Charlotte) - V24GP, 0G-0A, -1, 49 PIM

Often a veteran scratch, Stortini's presence off the ice helped a Charlotte team behind the scenes on their way to championship. Not sure he offers much more than experience and a good mentor at this point in his career.

Ben Street (San Diego) - V32GP, 9G-17A, +7, 6 PIM

Street saw NHL time again this season, and continued to dominate the AHL while in the minors.

Steven Swavely (Lehigh Valley)40GP, 0G-7A, -4, 8 PIM

Swavely is a solid depth option for an AHL team's bottom-six capable of playing in the middle, killing penalties and confidently taking face-offs.

Jordan Szwarz (Providence) - V68GP, 23G-23A, +3, 56 PIM

The PBruins' captain has been at a near point-per-game pace in the AHL for the last three years. Three straight 20-goal seasons.

Adam Tambellini (Belleville)72GP, 13G-19A, -8, 18 PIM

Tambellini wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Ottawa, thus making him a UFA on July 1st.

Eric Tangradi (Binghamton) - V41GP, 10G-14A, -16, 49 PIM

One of the bigger AHL-level free agent acquistions last summer, Tangradi had a bit of a down year offensively on a less-than-stellar Binghamton squad this past season after putting up 31 goals a year prior with Grand Rapids. Nonetheless, a solid power forward for an AHL top-six at this point in his career.

Ben Thomson (San Diego) - V53GP, 4G-9A, -4, 91 PIM

The hard-nosed forward reaches veteran status (more than 320 pro games of experience) entering 2019-20.

Jordan Topping (ECHL Toledo)58GP, 17G-14A, -4, 10 PIM

Topping's first season following four years with Tri-City (WHL) was spent in the ECHL with Grand Rapids affiliate.

Corey Tropp (San Diego) - V55GP, 20G-20A, -7, 124 PIM

Tropp has been a near point-per-game player at the AHL level with San Diego the past three seasons.

Yannick Turcotte (ECHL Worcester)42GP, 2G-3A, -8, 186 PIM

On an AHL contract with Bridgeport last season, the enforcer spent the season in the ECHL with Worcester.

Dominic Turgeon (Grand Rapids)72GP, 6G-14A, +1, 41 PIM

Turgeon managed four NHL games with the Red Wings this season while also being a steady presence on their AHL affiliate in Grand Rapids.

Tony Turgeon (Springfield)7GP, 0G-0A, Even, 25 PIM

On an AHL deal with Springfield in 2018-19.

T.J. Tynan (Chicago) - V71GP, 12G-59A, +17, 28 PIM

Daniel Carr's setup man in Chicago last season, Tynan has been a solid veteran addition to any AHL lineup he's been on. Point-per-game, check. Top-six AHL stud, check.

Cole Ully (ECHL Utah)38GP, 14G-27A, +5, 28 PIM

Ully spent almost the entire year in the ECHL except for a pair of AHL games with Colorado.

Matt Ustaski (ECHL Jacksonville)7GP, 0G-3A, -3, 2 PIM

Not much to go from here. Ustaski was on an AHL deal with Manitoba this past season.

Ryan Van Stralen (ECHL Wichita)57GP, 8G-11A, -9, 87 PIM

On an AHL deal with Bakersfield, Van Stralen spent the year in the ECHL with Wichita.

Mike Vecchione (Lehigh Valley)67GP, 15G-23A, -8, 36 PIM

A highly sought after college free agent when he came out of Union College, Vecchione has been a somewhat streaky scorer as a pro in two seasons with the Phantoms. With an influx of young talent coming to the pro ranks at the forward position in the Flyers organization, it'll be interesting to see what happens this summer with Vecchione.

Yannick Veilleux (Rochester) - V/E50PG, 5G-3A, -1, 64 PIM

The veteran depth forward stayed out of the ECHL in 2018-19, but his role offensively isn't quite the same at the AHL level where his best season came in 2015-16 with the Chicago Wolves (eight goals, 15 assists).

Tyler Vesel (Bakersfield)61GP, 5G-13A, +7, 4 PIM

Vesel held his own at the AHL level in his first full year of pro hockey after four years at the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Sam Vigneault (Cleveland)61GP, 4G-16A, -3, 32 PIM

The 23-year-old forward was not tendered a qualifying offer by Columbus.

Ryan Wagner (Chiacgo)49GP, 4G-3A, -6, 10 PIM

The speedy 5-8 forward out of the University of Wisconsin held his own on an AHL contract this past season as a rookie.

Nathan Walker (Hershey) - V/E58GP, 17G-22A, -8, 54 PIM

The small, but feisty, 5-8 forward has had a few cups of coffee at the NHL level (12 career NHL games), but has been largely an AHL player thus far in his pro career. Walker falls under the "additional veteran who has played more than 260 pro games but less than 320 at the start of the season" category for 2019-20 entering the season with 312 pro games.

Brian Ward (ECHL Adirondack)48GP, 20G-21A, +8, 104 PIM

On an AHL deal with Binghamton, Ward spent 17 games with the Devils while spending most of his season in the ECHL.

Spencer Watson (Rockford)10GP, 1G-2A, +1, 2 PIM

Watson was largely an ECHL player the past two seasons, and wasn't tendered a qualifying offer from Chicago this summer.

Matthew Weis (Chicago)60GP, 3G-8A, +3, 8 PIM

Weis was on an AHL deal with the Wolves as a rookie in 2018-19 following four years at Ohio State University (NCAA).

Alex Wideman (ECHL Cincinnati)63GP, 23G-39A, +37, 22 PIM

Wideman has been primarily a scorer at the ECHL level in four years of pro hockey following four years at Miami University (Ohio).

Tyler Wong (Chicago)68GP, 5G-8A, -9, 24 PIM

In his 2nd pro season with the Wolves, Wong played a steady fourth line role in the AHL in 2018-19.

Trevor Yates (ECHL Wheeling/Toledo)42GP, 8G-14A, +2, 19 PIM

Yates was primarily an ECHL player in his first pro season following a four-year collegiate career at Cornell University but was acquired by the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins from Grand Rapids for future considerations in February.

Harry Zolnierczyk (Springfield) - V72GP, 15G-36A, -19, 38 PIM

Harry Z is still a solid top-six option at the AHL level capable of playing in all situations and the protypical 'Quad A' player bouncing back and forth between the NHL and AHL.