The Bridgeport Islanders wrapped up their 2023-24 season a week ago, missing out on the Calder Cup playoffs for the second time in as many years. The team was the only in the AHL (American Hockey League) to finish with fewer than 60 points.
The New York Islanders announced a trio of forward signings including Julien Gauthier on a two-year deal worth $787,500 per season, as well Karson Kuhlman and Brian Pinho on two-way deals for one year at $775,000.
The New York Islanders made a trio of depth forward additions today, signing Julien Gauthier, Karson Kuhlman and Brian Pinho in free agency.
Next up in our annual prospect review and forecast series is Brian Pinho, forward for the Hershey Bears. (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page in the top menu or right here.) VITALS The Washington Capitals selected Pinho with the 174th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL Draft.
Photo: @UticaComets The Hershey Bears downed the Utica Comets, 4-0 Friday night at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, New York. Goaltender Zach Fucale stopped 34 of 34 shots and was the number one star in the win.
Photo: Bridgeport Islanders The Hershey Bears downed the Bridgeport Islanders, 4-2 Saturday night at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Photo: Lehigh Valley Phantoms The Hershey Bears fell to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, 6-3 Friday night at the PPL Center in Allentown. The loss drops the Bears record to 23-14-3-3 (52 points) on the season.
Photo: Cleveland Monsters The Hershey Bears toppled the Cleveland Monsters, 4-1 Saturday afternoon at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio.
Photo: @Capitals Next up in our annual prospect review and forecast series is Brian Pinho, center for the Hershey Bears. (You can access all of our Capitals Prospect Reports and player analysis on our “Prospects” page right here.) VITALS The Washington Capitals selected Pinho with the 174th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2013 NHL Draft.
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