VSN Presents: Top 10 VHL Free Agents

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Top 10 VHL Free Agents

 

Every season fans and players from around the world get really excited during period of the off-season as the team that they cheer for or play for try to improve with the ultimate goal of lifting the Continental Cup at the end of the season. One of these periods is the start of the UFA signing period also known as Free Agent Frenzy. With the VHL S91 Draft completed and a ton of trades completed; the focus now switches to the Free Agents. Here we will look at ten VHL Free agents that should garner of interest and fans should keep an eye out for over the next few days. 

 

1.     (S86) RW - Yaroslav Bogatyrev  @Bojovnik                                     $6,000,000M

Was part of trade that seen his right shipped to HC Davos before the league stepped in and canceled the deal due to complications with conditions on the draft picks involved that seen the trade voided to remove any further complications. This has complicated things for what should have been the most sought-after player in the market as only a few teams now have the cap space to sign the star forward.

 

 

2.     (S85) RW - Babay Shrimp  @Blazzer                                                  $5,000,000M

Has the boat sailed already for Babay Shrimp; one of the players that should have been highly sought after right along with Yaroslav Bogatyrev but as teams have found their need via trades and other signs majority of the teams interested as shrunk. While they could still be signed by any team if would complicate things if they don`t have the cap space.

 

 

3.     (S83) LW - Sock Monkey   @chikn                                                     $3,500,000M

Having split time with two teams (Warsaw Predators and London United) Sock Monkey looks set to test the market a head of his final season. He should have the usual several teams interested in his services but may need to be a bit more patient as the top two UFA players will control the market as teams may change direction based on who is in or out on the top two players.

 

 

 

4.     (S85) D - Michael Shotter   @TacocaT9                                          $2,5000,000M

Could actually have Michael Shotter higher up this list due to the fact that he will drive a lot of interest as one of three defensemen available during the UFA period and with three teams really needing some support in the back-end. Michael Shotter is the odd man out in Calgary after the Wranglers rebuilt their roster via trades bring in Malum Maellard and AirRig GoodBrandSun; so, he will definitely be looking for new home this season.

 

 

 

5.     (S85) G - Karl Pedersen   @JeffD                                                         $3,000,000M

Having played a few seasons in Calgary and moved out of the way for a younger tender in Merome Dilson; Karl Pedersen finds himself once again in a similar situation as he has most likely been shown the door by Chicago as the team transitions to the much younger Ryan Artyomov but could look to insulate the young tender by bring him back for a shared duty. If not, Karl Pedersen should find a few suitors interested in his services.

 

 

 

6.     (S83) C - Ivan Retoslav   @eagle_3450                                               $3,000,000M

Having spent most of his time in London with the United Ivan Retoslav is current weighing up his option as to where he would like to finish his career. Again, he may need to be patient as the UFA market is bound to bring him more interest as the players high up the list sign and teams circle back on other options.

 

 

7.     (S84) C - William Futch    @Futch                                                          $2,500,000M

A year younger than some of the forwards above him on the list but that actually might drive some more interest in this player as he has two seasons remaining before retirement. Again, he will have to be patient as the UFA market is bound to circle back to him as other player sign.

 

 

 

8.     (S88) C - Dank Turtle    @DankTurtle                                                   $2,000,000M

After a good rookie season with Riga; it looks like Dank Turtle could be odd forward out as Riga explored other options via trades to improve the roster. This means other team will quickly be interested in this player should he actually make it to market.

 

 

 

9.     (S83) LW - Justin Adolfsen      @NJDevils24                                   $2,500,000M

Having started his career with Malmo Nighthawks before joining D.C. Dragons for the past three season he has been forced to find a new home as the Dragons brought in young talent and signed pending UFA The Frenchman to a contract; after acquiring his rights from Riga Reign. Again, this is a situation where the market will circle back giving this player more options as other sign.

 

 

 

10.  (S85) RW - Alexander Stroheim    @Stroheim                                 $2,000,000M

Having just played his rookie season with Warsaw Predators Alexander Stroheim seems to be looking at his options and options he should have as at least four team should be interested in his services.

 

 

It will be interesting to see where these players sign over the next few days or weeks and the impact that they will have on their teams.

 

 

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