The rumblings around hockey circles is that a start date between January 6th and the 15th are possible. That would put the opening up training camps right after Christmas.
So now it’s time to take a look at some still available free agents that would make great candidates for a PTO (professional tryout).
Derick Brassard, C (33 years-old)
Big game Brass will become Big Bargain Brass for the team willing to give him a 1 year deal at $1 million. He scored 32 points in 66 games last season but really showed something for the surprising Islanders in return to play.