As a family man and a 31-year-old veteran of 12 professional seasons and 16 professional teams, Drew MacIntyre wouldn’t mind a break in what’s been a nomadic, whirlwind career to this point.
While the Checkers will face several big decisions this summer about their goalies and forwards, their defensive corps looks as if it could be the most stable area on the team.
The Checkers’ group of forwards could have a very different look to it heading into next season, with several key pieces looming as free agents. While we will see how those decisions shake out over the summer, one thing we can count on for next season is the large corps of young forwards taking the next steps in their pro careers.
Every offseason in the AHL brings about turnover, as that's the nature of the league. This summer is no different for the Checkers, who will be faced with several key decisions regarding their roster, especially up front.