Going Pro: Who Signed With Whom? [2011-12 edition]

Oilers Chick · 03-08-2012, 01:41 PM

Yeah, it's early but there have already been a few.

Cal Heeter, formerly with Ohio State signed with the Flyers a couple of days ago, as per CSN Philly.

Yesterday, former Alaska Nanook Ron Meyers signed with the Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) - as per the Nanooks website.

Today, the Providence Bruins (AHL) signed a pair of now-former Brown Bears to ATOs - G Mike Clemente and F Bobby Farnham - as per the AHL website.

I'll try and update things regularly, but if anyone else knows of any other players either NCAA or CIS (links or sites confirming should be noted) that have signed pro contracts (NHL or otherwise), please post them!

sk84fun_dc · 03-08-2012, 04:32 PM

Trenton Titans ‏ @TTitans

"The #TTitans have acquired F Drew Akins from Chicago and signed F Mark Armstrong from St. Lawrence University."

Oilers Chick · 03-09-2012, 11:02 AM

Peter Child (St. Lawrence) and Matt Gingera (Sacred Heart) signed with the Wheeling Nailers.

Fitzy · 03-09-2012, 12:28 PM

St. Lawrence's Captain Jacob Drewiske signed with the ECHL's Gwinnett Gladiators.

Oilers Chick · 03-11-2012, 12:54 PM

Jack Maclellan (Brown) signed with the Nashville Predators yesterday. You can read more about it HERE.

Woodhouse · 03-11-2012, 09:19 PM

03/04/2012: n/a

03/05/2012: Brandon MacLean (F) – Carleton Univ. (CIS) –> Florida Everblades (ECHL) – Link – ATO

03/06/2012: Tyler Jundt (D) – Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (NCAA) –> South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – Link – ATO

03/07/2012: Cal Heeter (G) – Ohio State Univ. (NCAA) –> Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) – Link – 2yr ELC
03/07/2012: Kris Belan (F) – Univ. of Guelph (CIS) –> Toledo Walleye (ECHL) – Link
03/07/2012: Bobby Farnham (F) – Brown Univ. (NCAA) –> Providence Bruins (AHL) – Link – ATO

03/08/2012: David MacDonald (D) – Dalhousie Univ. (CIS) –> Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) – Link
03/08/2012: Bryan Main (D) – St. Thomas Univ. (NB) (CIS) –> Toledo Walleye (ECHL) – Link
03/08/2012: Steve Miller (D) – Brock Univ. (CIS) –> Toledo Walleye (ECHL) – Link
03/08/2012: Michael Clemente (G) – Brown Univ. (NCAA) –> ~~Providence Bruins (AHL)~~ – Link – ATO – Released 03/13/2012

03/09/2012: Rob Madore (G) – Univ. of Vermont (NCAA) –> Chicago Express (ECHL) – Link
03/09/2012: Matt Carter (F) – Univ. of Prince Edward Island (CIS) –> Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL) – Link – Link
03/09/2012: Aaron Gens (D) – Univ. of Alaska (Fairbanks) (NCAA) –> Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) – Link – ATO
03/09/2012: Scott Enders (D) – Univ. of Alaska (Fairbanks) (NCAA) –> Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) – Link
03/09/2012: Jacob Drewiske (F) – St. Lawrence Univ. (NCAA) –> Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL) – Link
03/09/2012: Ron Meyers (F) – Univ. of Alaska (Fairbanks) (NCAA) –> Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/09/2012: Mark Armstrong (F) – St. Lawrence Univ. (NCAA) –> Trenton Titans (ECHL) – Link

03/10/2012: Peter Child (D) – St. Lawrence Univ. (NCAA) –> Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) – Link
03/10/2012: Matt Gingera (F) – Sacred Heart University (NCAA) –> Chicago Express (ECHL) – Link
03/10/2012: Jeff Buvinow (D) – Brown Univ. (NCAA) –> Trenton Titans (ECHL) – Link
03/10/2012: Derrick Pallis (D) – Princeton Univ. (NCAA) –> Trenton Titans (ECHL) – Link
03/10/2012: Louke Oakley (F) – Clarkson Univ. (NCAA) –> Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) – Link

Woodhouse · 03-11-2012, 09:27 PM

03/11/2012: Jack MacLellan (F) – Brown Univ. (NCAA) –> Nashville Predators (NHL) – Link – 1yr ELC
03/11/2012: Jake Morley (F) – Clarkson Univ. (NCAA) –> Springfield Falcons (AHL) – Link

03/12/2012: Nielsson Arcibal (F) – American Int'l College (NCAA) –> South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/12/2012: Jaden Schwartz (F) – Colorado College (NCAA) –> St. Louis Blues (NHL) – Link – Link – 3yr ELC

03/13/2012: Patrick Cullen (F) – RPI (Rensselaer Poly Inst) (NCAA) –> South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – Link
03/13/2012: Sean Duddy (D) – Ohio State Univ. (NCAA) –> Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL) – Link

03/14/2012: Brandon MacLean (F) – Carleton Univ. (CIS) –> Florida Everblades (ECHL) – Link
03/14/2012: Timothy 'T.J.' Syner (F) – UMass (Amherst) (NCAA) –> Hershey Bears (AHL) – Link
03/14/2012: Cole Schneider (F) – Univ. of Connecticut (NCAA) –> Ottawa Senators (NHL) – Link – 2yr ELC
03/14/2012: Sebastian Stålberg (F) – Univ. of Vermont (NCAA) –> San Jose Sharks (NHL) – Link – 2yr ELC
03/14/2012: Brad Hunt (D) – Bemidji State Univ. (NCAA) –> Chicago Wolves (AHL) – Link – ATO
03/14/2012: Fred Cassiani (F) – Lake Superior State Univ. (NCAA) –> Idaho Steelheads (ECHL) – Link
03/14/2012: Nicolas Tremblay (F) – Clarkson Univ. (NCAA) –> Providence Bruins (AHL) – Link – ATO
03/14/2012: Isaac Smeltzer (D) – Brock Univ. (CIS) –> Colorado Eagles (ECHL) – Link – ATO

03/15/2012: Tucker Donahoe (D) – Middlebury College (NCAA) –> Reading Royals (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/15/2012: Connor Goggin (D) – Dartmouth College (NCAA) –> Rockford IceHogs (AHL) – Link – ATO
03/15/2012: Brian O'Neill (F) – Yale Univ. (NCAA) –> Los Angeles Kings (NHL) – Link – 1yr ELC
03/15/2012: Corey Tamblyn (F) – Clarkson Univ. (NCAA) –> Elmira Jackals (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/15/2012: Tim Hall (F) – Colorado College (NCAA) –> Alaska Aces (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/15/2012: Marcel Alvarez (D) – Army (US Military Academy) (NCAA) –> Trenton Titans (ECHL) – Link – ATO

03/16/2012: Michael Dorr (F) – Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) (NCAA) –> South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/16/2012: Shea Walters (F) – Bemidji State Univ. (NCAA) –> South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/16/2012: Cam Fergus (F) – Saint Mary's Univ. (CIS) –> Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) – Link

03/17/2012: Scott Greenham (G) – Univ. of Alaska (Fairbanks) (NCAA) –> Bakersfield Condors (ECHL) – Link
03/17/2012: Brooks Ostergard (G) – Robert Morris Univ. (PA) (NCAA) –> Chicago Express (ECHL) – Link
03/17/2012: Joe Schiller (F) – Minnesota State Univ. (Mankato) (NCAA) –> Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) – Link
03/17/2012: Robby Moss (G) – St. Lawrence Univ. (NCAA) –> Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) – Link
03/17/2012: Carlo Finucci (F) – Univ. of Alaska (Fairbanks) (NCAA) –> Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/17/2012: Dan Nycholat (D) – Dartmouth College (NCAA) –> Las Vegas Wranglers (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/17/2012: Kyle Haines (D) – Lake Superior State Univ. (NCAA) –> Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) – Link – ATO
03/17/2012: Jamie MacQueen (F) – Bemidji State Univ. (NCAA) –> Lake Erie Monsters (AHL) – Link – ATO
03/17/2012: Gabe Guentzel (D) – Colorado College (NCAA) –> Syracuse Crunch (AHL) – Link – ATO

Island Husky · 03-12-2012, 08:12 AM

Matt Carter, UPEI in the AUS Conference. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/Sports/...ith-Cyclones/1

Woodhouse · 03-12-2012, 01:17 PM

It's not completed yet, but Jaden Schwartz to leave CC, sign ELC with Blues:

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Colorado College sophomore left wing Jaden Schwartz is expected to finalize a professional deal this week with the St. Louis Blues, then he'll either play with the Blues or join the Peoria (Ill.) Rivermen of the American Hockey League. Schwartz led CC with 41 points, including 15 goals and a team-high 26 assists. He recorded four game-winners.

Read more: http://www.gazette.com/articles/jade...-schwartz.html

Quote:

Rylan Schwartz has attracted interest from the Blues, sources said, but he wasn’t drafted in the NHL, so he can sign with any team if he wants to leave CC.

Woodhouse · 03-12-2012, 01:25 PM

A second rumor is Justin Schultz is set to leave Wisconsin, and sign an ELC with the Ducks:

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Eric Stephens‏ @icemancometh
The feeling is certain that Schultz has played his last game at Wisconsin. How quickly Ducks and his rep can agree on entry level is next.

Link: https://twitter.com/#!/icemancometh/...66079405023232

Oilers Chick · 03-12-2012, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodhouse

It's not completed yet, but Jaden Schwartz to leave CC, sign ELC with Blues:

It's a done deal. HERE's the link.

Woodhouse · 03-12-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodhouse

A second rumor is Justin Schultz is set to leave Wisconsin, and sign an ELC with the Ducks:

To update on Schultz:

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Eric Stephens ‏ @icemancometh
Agree w/@TSNBobMcKenzie on Ducks and Justin Schultz. They've wanted him signed since last year and want to play him. He's taking his time.

Link: https://twitter.com/#!/icemancometh/...44565545865217

Quote:

Obviously the best option for the Ducks is option #1. They get to control Schultz for two full seasons under his entry level contract. It's the best for them in years, and dollars.

However, Schultz has the leverage in this scenario, and If his advisor (agent when he becomes a pro) is any good he'll immediately let the Ducks know that they aren't going to get away with option number one.

Schultz has the leverage because if the Duck's don't offer to bring him in immediately at the end of the Wisconsin season, and let him burn a year off his entry level contract, he'll choose to become a free agent at the end of the season and choose his team.

He would obviously choose option 3 over option 1. He can make more money, and pick his team.

Therefore the Ducks will be forced into offering him a spot immediately at the end of the season. If they don't, they almost certainly will lose his rights.

Read more: http://www.buckys5thquarter.com/2012...ck-for-schultz

habsprospects · 03-13-2012, 02:23 PM

After the season of a Freshman/Sophomore/Junior player and before the start of the next season, is there a deadline for the player to tell the school he forgoes the remaining of his college career?

Woodhouse · 03-13-2012, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by habsprospects

After the season of a Freshman/Sophomore/Junior player and before the start of the next season, is there a deadline for the player to tell the school he forgoes the remaining of his college career?

An NCAA player can leave at any time, in-season or not, and enter into a CHL or pro contract (ie. Coyle left mid-December in-season from BU for Saint John in the QMJHL); there are no deadlines that I'm aware of, hence why the NCAA gets bitter when prospects or scholarships spurn them, especially for the CHL. The players just have to be of age to play in the AHL if they're not making the jump straight to the NHL.

Woodhouse · 03-13-2012, 05:29 PM

A rumor on Cole Schneider signing ELC with Ottawa:

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Elliotte Friedman‏ @FriedgeHNIC
Hearing OTT about to sign an interesting late bloomer -- Cole Schneider from UConn. He'll report to AHL Binghamton.

Link: http://twitter.com/#!/FriedgeHNIC/st...85389311803392

Woodhouse · 03-13-2012, 06:55 PM

A report out of Sweden says Sebastian Stalberg, brother of Viktor, has signed a 2yr ELC with San Jose:

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*Google translated*

After three successful seasons in the U.S. takes 22-year-old once again the same steps as his older brother and replacing the NCAA against an NHL contract. As hockeysverige.se experience comes from Gothenburg on Wednesday to sign a two-year two-way contract with the San Jose Sharks and immediately connect to the club farmarlag Worcester Sharks of the AHL. Sebastian Stålberg Vermont has had a heavy season in the U.S. college hockey and finished last in Hockey East after only having taken six wins all season.

Link: http://www.hockeysverige.se/article/...r-nhl-kontrakt (Swedish)

Oilers Chick · 03-13-2012, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Woodhouse

A rumor on Cole Schneider signing ELC with Ottawa:

As I mentioned on the prospects board, if this comes to fruition, Ottawa will get a very good player. This kid has been lights out for UConn and IMO, one of, if not the best player in Atlantic Hockey this season.

sk84fun_dc · 03-13-2012, 10:13 PM

TJ Syner, UMass, signs with Washington/Hershey

link to article

UPDATED:

Based on this release, it is an ATO with AHL Hershey for this season and AHL contract with Hershey for next season.

http://www.hersheybears.com/news/detail.php?id=3752

DP · 03-14-2012, 12:27 PM

Yale's Brian O'Neill signed with LA.

Oilers Chick · 03-14-2012, 12:43 PM

The Sens just signed Cole Schneider out of UConn. Here's the link:

http://senators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=622108

Oilers Chick · 03-14-2012, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DP

Yale's Brian O'Neill signed with LA.

Link?

DP · 03-14-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilers Chick

Link?

http://nhrcollegehockey.blogspot.com...s-angeles.html

Lazyking · 03-14-2012, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilers Chick

The Sens just signed Cole Schneider out of UConn. Here's the link:

http://senators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=622108

i'm getting into Uconn hockey (CT being my home state) and I'm so happy for Cole.. he's been great... Any news on whether Garrett Bartus (Uconn Goalie) May sign somewhere?

Oilers Chick · 03-14-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazyking

i'm getting into Uconn hockey (CT being my home state) and I'm so happy for Cole.. he's been great... Any news on whether Garrett Bartus (Uconn Goalie) May sign somewhere?

Not much. My guess is he'll be offered a minor pro contract at some point.

Thanks for the link, DP.

Woodhouse · 03-14-2012, 01:34 PM

Updated this week's listing with the Syner update, Schneider becoming official, and O'Neill's reported signing:

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Originally Posted by Woodhouse

03/11/2012: Jack MacLellan (F) – Brown Univ. (NCAA) –> Nashville Predators (NHL) – Link – 1yr ELC
03/11/2012: Jake Morley (F) – Clarkson Univ. (NCAA) –> Springfield Falcons (ECHL) – Link

03/12/2012: Nielsson Arcibal (F) – American Int'l College (NCAA) –> South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – Link – ATO
03/12/2012: Jaden Schwartz (F) – Colorado College (NCAA) –> St. Louis Blues (NHL) – Link – Link – 3yr ELC

03/13/2012: Patrick Cullen (F) – RPI (Rensselaer Poly Inst) (NCAA) –> South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) – Link
03/13/2012: Sean Duddy (D) – Ohio State Univ. (NCAA) –> Gwinnett Gladiators (ECHL) – Link

03/14/2012: Brandon MacLean (F) – Carleton Univ. (CIS) –> Florida Everblades (ECHL) – Link
03/14/2012: Timothy 'T.J.' Syner (F) – UMass (Amherst) (NCAA) –> Hershey Bears (AHL) – Link
03/14/2012: Cole Schneider (F) – Univ. of Connecticut (NCAA) –> Ottawa Senators (NHL) – Link – 2yr ELC
03/14/2012: Brian O'Neill (F) – Yale Univ. (NCAA) –> Los Angeles Kings (NHL) – Link – 1yr ELC

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03/17/2012: