The New Look Wranglers

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The New Look Wranglers

 

In: C - Jóhannes Vilhjálmsson (Call-up from Saskatoon Wild)

 

Out: C - Xander Finn (Retirement)

LW - Ivan Morozov (Free Agency)

D - Boner (Free Agency)

 

Notable Prospects: C - Josh Stronk

13th pick of S61 VHL Draft

 

It's still early in the off-season, but for the most part, the Calgary Wranglers seem to be taking the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" route in preparations for next season. Currently, the only new face on the roster is rookie Jóhannes Vilhjálmsson. Coming fresh off of a Founder's Cup victory with the Saskatoon Wild, Jóhannes is the first of the three Vilhjálmsson brothers to reach the VHL, and the most promising of them to boot. He will be replacing the retiring Xander Finn in the lineup and will likely be competing with the Meute's duo of Tristan Iseult and Bryce Zhields as well as incoming draftees Matt Thompson and Samuel Gate in what might be one of the most interesting rookie of the year races we've seen in awhile. The Wranglers will also be missing out on the services of Ivan Morozov and Boner, as both will be testing the waters of free agency. Only the future will tell if GM Tyler Barabash makes an effort to resign them or goes for a bigger splash in the marketplace. As for the future of Calgary, well the future is now as youngsters Evan R. Lawson and Oyorra Arroyo already played with the team last season. The only notable prospect is VHML veteran Josh Stronk, who may be on the verge of finally making the jump to the pros this season. Calgary also has just one draft pick in tonight's draft, and while the draft is deep, it's questionable whether the 13th pick will bring in a future star. Still, Calgary proved this season that they are already a contender, and their young core will keep them in the conversation for the next few seasons.

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