Thought I would take a look at ECHL & CHL transactions to see how much movement has already taken place to restock AHL teams that are losing players now that the NHL is back in business. I looked at the number of players recalled by AHL teams.
- In the last two days there have been 25 ECHL players recalled by AHL teams with Toledo having the most with five. Several teams have had no movement so I would assume there will be more recalls announced today.
- The CHL has had six players (including Tyler Ludwig) recalled to AHL teams since the lock out ended.
- The Texas Stars have affiliations with the Americans as well as the Idaho Steelheads of the ECHL. They have recalled three from Idaho and none from the Americans.
Other observations:
- I read where former Allen American Jordie Benn is expected to be at camp with the Dallas Stars and has a shot at making the team.
- Former American Justin DaCosta who plays for former coach Dwight Mullins was activated from reserve yesterday.
- Former American Liam Huculak, who scored a goal in two of the last three games,
announced his intention to retire from hockey yesterday. Huculak says he is
going to pursue other career opportunities. Liam was playing for the Bakersfield Condors who are in last place in the ECHL having 10 fewer points than the next worst team. Any chance he might be headed back to Allen?
- Maybe the NHL getting back into action will help Colton Yellow Horn get a spot on the ECHL All Star team. Colton, who leads the league in goals, was surprisingly left off the team. With the game scheduled for January 23 in Denver several of those selected for the team will be playing in the AHL. Colton deserves to be on the team.
I plan on attending practice today and will put up another post this afternoon if I learn anything of interest.
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