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2026-27 Comets Roster Tracker

2026-27 Utica Comets Roster Tracker

Jul 3, 2026

Latest Transactions 

  • 7/3/26 - Jeremy Brodeur (G), Jack Malone (F), Eamon Powell (D), Gabe Klassen (F), Seth Eisele (G) - Signed to AHL Contracts

  • 7/2/26 - Ryan Schmelzer (F) - Signed to AHL Contract

  • 7/1/26 - Nico Daws (G) re-signed to a two-year, two-way contract 

  • 6/30/26 - Jeremy Wilmer (F) – Unrestricted free agent signed to a one-year AHL contract * 

  • 6/30/26 - Angus Crookshank (F) – Traded to Florida Panthers  

 

Players Under Existing Contracts with New Jersey 

  • Shane Lachance (F) – Entering second year of a two-year entry-level contract 

  • Matyas Melovsky (F) – Entering first year of a two-year entry-level contract 

  • Cam Squires (F) – Entering second year of a three-year entry-level contract 

  • Josh Filmon (F) – Entering third year of a three-year entry-level contract 

  • Lenni Hameenaho (F) – Entering second year of a three-year entry-level contract * 

  • Mikael Diotte (D) – Entering third year of a three-year entry-level contract 

  • Ethan Edwards (D) – Entering second year of a two-year entry-level contract 

  • Seamus Casey (D) – Entering third year of a three-year entry-level contract * 

 

Restricted Free Agents  

  • Xavier Parent (F) – Tendered qualifying offer from New Jersey

  • Topias Vilen (D) – Tendered qualifying offer from New Jersey 

  • Jakub Malek (G) – Tendered qualifying offer from New Jersey  

 

Unrestricted Free Agents 

  • Dylan Wendt (F) 

  • Brian Halonen (F)

  • Jonathan Gruden (F) 

  • Mike Hardman (F) 

  • Nathan Legare (F) 

  • Kyle Criscuolo (F) 

  • Colton White (D) 

  • Austin Strand (D)  

  • Dmitry Osipov (D) 

  • Calen Addison (D) 

  • Tyler Brennan (G) 

 

Players Under AHL Contracts with Utica 

  • Charlie Leddy (D) – Signed an AHL contract with the Comets through the 2027-28 season.

 

Editorial  

Seamus Casey (D) – The 22-year-old right shot defenseman has spent parts of the last two seasons with the Devils, recording a combined eight points (4g, 4a) over 16 total games. The Florida native was named to the AHL All-Star roster each of the last two seasons but was unable to attend due to injuries in both years. It is uncertain whether he will be with New Jersey or Utica to start the 2026-27 season. 

Lenni Hameenaho (D) – The 21-year-old right wing recorded 26 points in 37 games with the Comets as a rookie last season. In February, he made his NHL debut with the Devils and posted eight points (2g, 6a) in 33 games with the NHL club. It is uncertain but a strong likelihood that the Finland native will be with New Jersey to start the 2026-27 season.  

Jeremy Wilmer (F) – The Rockville Centre, NY native is undrafted and just concluded a four-year collegiate career. He spent two years at Boston University, where he was teammates with Shane Lachance for one season, and the most recent two years at Quinnipiac University, serving as an alternate captain this past season. The 22-year-old left wing recorded a career-high 41 points (15g, 26a) in 38 games in his first season with Quinnipiac.

Eamon Powell (D) -- Powell, 23, appeared in 23 games with the Charlotte Checkers (AHL) during the 2025-26 season, recording one goal and six assists. He also skated in four games with the Savannah Ghost Pirates (ECHL), posting three assists. Prior to turning pro, the Marcellus, N.Y., native played five seasons at Boston College, totaling 103 points (16G, 87A) in 170 career NCAA games.

Gabe Klassen (D) – Klassen, 22, split the 2025-26 season between the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL) and Wheeling Nailers (ECHL). The Prince Albert, Saskatchewan native appeared in 27 AHL games while also recording 17 goals and 19 assists for 36 points in 38 ECHL contests. He was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the sixth round (171st overall) of the 2021 NHL Draft.

Seth Eisele (G) - Eisele, 26, spent the 2025-26 season in the Washington Capitals organization, appearing in games for the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) and Hershey Bears (AHL). Before beginning his professional career, the Lake Elmo, Minn., native played five collegiate seasons between Lake Superior State University and the University of Nebraska Omaha.

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