The Charlotte Checkers have never been here before. With the Calder Cup now in the Queen City, the Checkers and their free agents were left with some tough decisions. Since the team lifted the trophy on June 9th, many players have either been traded or released and have gone on to new opportunities.
Re-tools or even rebuilds are common after a championship, whether for aging veterans, financial reasons or players cashing in on bigger paydays elsewhere after a strong postseason showing. Teams that raise the banner the following season often have a different look come the next season.