By Kyle Anway -
Former Wild GM Chuck Fletcher has been busy this summer filling his locker room and coaching bench with familiar faces. Former Wild faces.
Kurtis Gabriel. Nate Prosser. Cal O’Reilly. Mike Yeo.
And today, they offered a pro try-out to Chris Stewart, filling the “guy-who-runs-full-speed-off-the-ice” role.
He’s a longshot to make the roster, but with Fletcher calling the shots, you never know. In any case, congrats, Stewie. Best of luck.
Let’s walk run.
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Around the League
Philadelphia Flyers sign F Chris Stewart to pro try-out - TSN.ca
Stewart, a veteran of 10 NHL seasons, spent last season with the Nottingham Panthers of the British Elite Ice Hockey League, posting seven goals and 13 points in 23 games.
Colorado Avalanche, J.T. Compher reach four-year deal - TSN.ca
According to The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark, the deal carries an average annual value of $3.5 million per season. Compher was scheduled for an arbitration hearing on July 31.
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