With 27 free agents and graduating players to take into consideration, the task of compiling two rosters at the AHL and ECHL level will no doubt be an arduous process.
Forwards
Gabriel Gagne, Nicholas Baptiste, and Michael Carcone are NHL RFAs who were acquired from other teams during last season. The Marlies are highly likely to pass on Gagne and Baptiste, while there’s a very good chance Carcone is qualified. If none of the aforementioned three receive offers, I would not be surprised to see both Baptiste and Carcone presented with the option of signing an AHL deal.