Category: In The Pros

New York Rangers: Why Neal Pionk was the true NCAA prize

September 8, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

This year’s class included notable free agent players Alex Kerfoot and Will Butcher. Instead, the Rangers went off the radar and signed defensemen Vince Pedrie and Neal Pionk. While Pedrie may need time, if he[…]

2017-18 Quad City Mallards roster

September 7, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Kenny Brooks (RW), 2nd — (25, 12/11/1991) — 6-1, 209 — Las Vegas, NEV., USA Source: 2017-18 Quad City Mallards roster | QC Mallards | qconline.com

New York Islanders Rookie Camp 2017-2018 Roster Hopefuls

September 5, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

In net, you’ll see Mitch Gillam and Eamon McAdam. Source: New York Islanders Rookie Camp 2017-2018 Roster Hopefuls

Edmonton Oilers PTO Targets: Casey Bailey

September 1, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Looking at the available names left on the market, many of them are big-name veterans like Jaromir Jagr and Jarome Iginla. Edmonton, though, may not be interested in these names, due to the team’s younger[…]

Greenville Swamp Rabbits bring back team captain Bretton Cameron

August 30, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Cameron is the 13th player to sign with the Swamp Rabbits for the 2017-18 season, which opens Oct. 13 at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Joining Cameron are forwards Nick Betz, Ricky DeRosa, Austin McKay, Evan Jasper,[…]

Devils Should Make A Push For AHL All-Star Casey Bailey

August 10, 2017September 26, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Last season’s lone wolf representing the BSens at the All-Stars was forward Casey Bailey, and he’s still available as a free agent that should be signed by the Devils Source: Devils Should Make A Push[…]

qconline.com: Mallards ink pair of winners

July 28, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

MOLINE — The Quad City Mallards have received their first prospect from the Las Vegas Golden Knights, even though Kenny Brooks has never been an official part of the Flock’s Source: Mallards ink pair of[…]

Chicago Blackhawks News: Blackhawks Signs Tommy Olczyk

July 27, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The Chicago Blackhawks continue to add players to the organization. The Blackhawks AHL affliate, the Rockford Icehogs, have signed a former star’s son. Eddie Olcyzk is the current Blackhawks commenator and played with Hawks from[…]

Blueshirt Banter: Summer 2017 New York Rangers Prospect Rankings

July 26, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Of the handful of free agent signings the Rangers sent to the AHL for the end of the 16-17 season, Pedrie was the one with the biggest impact. In nine games for Hartford, he was[…]

Islanders Contract News: Christopher Gibson re-signs, 3rd-string goalie battle on

July 15, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Behind incumbent NHL regulars Thomas Greiss and Jaroslav Halak (who spent time in the AHL last season, but that’s neither here nor Berube), you have AHL veteran Gibson, Eamon McAdam on the second year of[…]

NHL Ducks: Team White Defeats Team Black, 1-0, in Prospect Development Scrimmage

July 4, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

A fight between free agent signee left wing Zach Saar (Team White) and college invite defenseman Jared Wilson (Team Black) highlighted the second half. Normally you don’t see fights during these scrimmages, but this one[…]

Stateline.com: IceHogs Sign Olcyzk, Tomkins

June 29, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The Rockford IceHogs have signed forward Tommy Olczyk and goaltender Matt Tomkins to one-year, AHL contracts for the 2017-18 season. Source: IceHogs Sign Olcyzk, Tomkins – Story | Rockford, Illinois

KNTV: Vegas Golden Knights hit the ice for development camp

June 28, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Some players to look out for are forward Kenny Brooks, a Las Vegas native, and Cody Glass, a first round pick and potentially a future big scorer for the team. Source: Vegas Golden Knights hit[…]

GoPSU: DeRosa Inks Deal with ECHL’s Swamp Rabbits

June 28, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Recent graduate Ricky DeRosa (Aston, Pa.) will play his 2017-18 season with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits becoming the fourth Nittany Lion to ink a professional deal this offseason as announced by Greenville[…]

The Express: PSU’s DeRosa inks deal with ECHL’s Swamp Rabbits

June 28, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Recent graduate Ricky DeRosa (Aston, Pa.) will play his 2017-18 season with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits becoming the fourth Nittany Lion to ink a professional deal this offseason as announced by Greenville earlier Tuesday afternoon.[…]

Collegian: Former Penn State men’s hockey duo ink pro deals

June 27, 2017September 25, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Former Nittany Lions Tommy Olczyk and Ricky DeRosa signed pro contracts Tuesday. Source: Former Penn State men’s hockey duo ink pro deals | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu

Collegian: Former Penn State men’s hockey forward Dylan Richard signs for hockey club in Norway

June 23, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

The former Nittany Lion is headed to Scandinavia after a productive career in Hockey Valley. Source: Former Penn State men’s hockey forward Dylan Richard signs for hockey club in Norway | Men’s Ice Hockey |[…]

CDT: Penn State hockey’s David Goodwin, Dylan Richard head to pros

June 23, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Former Nittany Lions David Goodwin, Dylan Richard sign pro deals with Scandanavian teams Source: Penn State hockey’s David Goodwin, Dylan Richard head to pros | Centre Daily Times

Collegian: Former Penn State men’s hockey forward, captain David Goodwin signs with SM-liiga team SaiPa

June 23, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Former Penn State men’s hockey forward and captain David Goodwin signed with Finnish SM-liiga team SaiPa on Wednesday, June 14. Source: Former Penn State men’s hockey forward, captain David Goodwin signs with SM-liiga team SaiPa[…]

Onward State: Penn State Hockey’s David Goodwin, Laura Bowman Join European Pro Teams

June 23, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

A pair of Penn State hockey stars will take their talents overseas following storied careers in Happy Valley Source: Penn State Hockey’s David Goodwin, Laura Bowman Join European Pro Teams – Onward State

Kalamazoo Wings Acquire Rights to Eric Scheid from Kansas City Mavericks

June 23, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Source: Kalamazoo Wings Acquire Rights to Eric Scheid from Kansas City Mavericks – hockeyfights.com News

Islanders’ Prospect McAdam Works with Halak & Ho-Sang

May 24, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Being a hockey goaltender is synonymous with a community of a unique breed. Eamon McAdam, has formed a bond with Jaroslav Halak and Josh Ho-Sang. Source: Islanders’ Prospect McAdam Works with Halak & Ho-Sang

Onward State: Anaheim Ducks AHL Affiliate Signs Penn State RW Zach Saar To One-Year Contract

April 2, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Zach Saar became the second Penn State Hockey player to sign a professional contract this offseason, signing a one-year contract with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls Source: Anaheim Ducks AHL Affiliate Signs Penn State RW[…]

Collegian: Former Penn State men’s hockey forward Zach Saar inks deal with Anaheim Ducks’ minor league affiliate

April 1, 2017 UncleLarIn The Pros

Zach Saar will join the San Diego Gulls (AHL) next season. Source: Former Penn State men’s hockey forward Zach Saar inks deal with Anaheim Ducks’ minor league affiliate | Men’s Ice Hockey | collegian.psu.edu