The 2014-15 season was an up-and-down one for Jared Staal. The former second-round pick saw the best offensive output of his career for the first half of the season before cooling off considerably down the stretch.
Though he’s admittedly never prided himself on his scoring numbers, Brendan Woods’ profile as a player suggested some potential. This past season offered a nice glimpse.
It’s no secret that the Checkers as a whole struggled mightily in finding the back of the net this season. But while the team overall suffered a drought, several players took big steps in their goal-scoring abilities, perhaps none more so than Justin Shugg, who went from a solid winger to one of Charlotte’s most dangerous offensive weapons.
The calendar hasn’t even flipped to June yet the first free agency domino has fallen for the Checkers in the form of veteran goalie Drew MacIntyre re-signing with the organization.
