Free agency in hockey is going to be starting in just over 24 hours and while everyone is focused on the NHL, a few hundred dedicated AHL fans are hoping that they’re teams will land some top free agents as well. Jonathan Bombulie (covers the WB/S Penguins) put together this excellent list of the top free agents that are likely to play in the AHL next season.
Any team that can land Alexandre Giroux, Darren Haydar or a Corey Locke will immediately go from being an AHL team with no expectations to a playoff contender. Add Steve MacIntyre to your lineup and you immediately have someone that will protect your teams assets.
Along with a team becoming a contender in the AHL, a lot of these players will also help boost the numbers of an NHL teams prospects and help them get promoted to the show much faster.
Here’s the list:
1. Alexandre Giroux, Her 29 139 goals the last two years (counting playoffs) 2. Darren Haydar, LE 30 If he stays in North America, an all-time AHL great 3. Brett Sterling, Chi 26 Will get you 30 goals, might get you 50 4. Corey Locke, Hart 26 Point [...]Read More