Two huge contracts were signed today in the NHL, but there are always plenty of other minor moves that go on in European, junior, and minor leagues that are just as important to those involved. Just like always, we’ll keep track of all the notable minor moves around the hockey world right here.
- The Iserlohn Roosters of the German DEL have signed Nick Schilkey, who spent last season with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the AHL. While the 27-year-old’s departure from North America is a notable one, the team’s press release also included an interesting note on Griffin Reinhart. The 2012 fourth-overall pick spent last season with the Roosters, but the team suggests that he is now pursuing a different career path, one focused on his academic development. It’s not clear exactly what that means at this point.
- Mario Kempe, who last played in the NHL during the 2018-19 season, is staying in the KHL, this time signing with Dinamo Minsk. Kempe scored 22 points in 34 games for CSKA Moscow last season and suited up for Sweden at the World Championship. The 32-year-old has 70 NHL games in his career, but recorded just 13 points.
- The Milwaukee Admirals have signed Bobo Carpenter to a one-year AHL contract after he failed to receive a qualifying offer from the New York Islanders. Carpenter had four goals and seven points in 19 games for the Bridgeport Sound Tigers last season, his second professional campaign after signing out of Boston University. The 25-year-old hasn’t been able to replicate the success he had in college to this point.
- After splitting last season between Europe and North America, Jakob Stukel is on his way back overseas. The 24-year-old forward has signed with HC Pustertal of the ICEHL. Stukel played 35 games for the Bakersfield Condors in 2020-21, scoring seven points.
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