Ryan O’Reilly and Luke Schenn were just a couple of Maple Leafs who all found new hopes when free agency opened in July. Here’s a breakdown of who went where. The Toronto Marlies filled out their roster for next season by signing five players to one-year, American Hockey League contracts on Friday. Defensemen Matthew Hellickson, Tommy Miller and Matteo Pietroniro and forwards Zach Solow and Keenan Suthers are all returning to the organization. The 25-year-old Hellickson had one goal and five assists in 30 games with the Marlies this past season and also appeared in five games with the Newfoundland Growlers (ECHL). He skated in 16 playoff games with the Growlers and had two goals and one assist. In four seasons with the University of Notre Dame (NCAA), the Rogers, Minnesota native registered 52 points (13 goals, 39 assists) in 146 games and won back-to-back Big Ten Tournament championships (2017-18, 2018-19). Internationally, he represented the United States of America at the 2021 IIHF World Championship, capturing a bronze medal. Hellickson was originally selected 214th overall in the seventh round of the 2017 NHL Draft by the New Jersey Devils. The 24-year-old Miller split this past season between the Marlies and the Growlers, picking up seven assists in 40 games with Toronto. He had two goals and 4 assists in 15 games with the Growlers and also added two goals and three assists in 16 playoff games. The West Bloomfield, Michigan native collected five goals and 22 assists in 135 games through four seasons with Michigan State University (NCAA) and was captain in his final season. Miller skated in 39 games with Northeastern University (NCAA), registering nine points (1 goal, 8 assists) in 2021-22 and captured the NCAA (Hockey East) Championship. The 24-year-old Pietroniro played in 51 games this past season with the Marlies, registering one goal and two assists. He also had one goal and one assist in seven playoff games. In 2021-22, the Boise, Idaho native collected 27 points (5 goals, 22 assists) in 59 games with the Growlers and three assists in 19 playoff games. The 24-year-old Solow had 14 goals and 28 assists in 42 games with the Growlers. He also appeared in 23 games with the Marlies, picking up two goals and two assists. The Naples, Florida native captured the Kelly Cup in 2022 with the Florida Everblades, collecting 18 points (9 goals, 9 assists) in 18 games. Before his professional career, Solow appeared in 132 career NCAA games with Northeastern University, registering 44 goals and 60 assists through four seasons. The 24-year-old Pietroniro played in 51 games this past season with the Marlies, registering one goal and two assists. He also had one goal and one assist in seven playoff games. In 2021-22, the Boise, Idaho native collected 27 points (5 goals, 22 assists) in 59 games with the Growlers and three assists in 19 playoff games. Related Maple Leafs Prospect Ty Voit Aspires for Further Development [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/news/maple-leafs-prospect-ty-voit-aspires-for-further-development] Reports: Are Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph Returning to the Maple Leafs Radio Booth Next Season? [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/news/reports-are-joe-bowen-and-jim-ralph-returning-to-the-maple-leafs-radio-booth-next-season] Maple Leafs Prospect Nick Moldenhauer 'Pumped' to Make Debut in NCAA With University of Michigan [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/news/maple-leafs-prospect-nick-moldenhauer-pumped-to-make-debut-in-ncaa-with-university-of-michigan]
