On Monday, June 2, the Seattle Kraken introduced they’ve signed Ben Meyers to a one-year extension. The 26-year-old ahead obtained a one-way contract with a median annual worth (AAV) of $775,000.
Meyers started his NHL profession instantly following his third 12 months on the College of Minnesota. He performed 102 video games in three seasons on the collegiate stage and recorded 95 factors. In his ultimate season, 2021-22, he was named captain of the staff. Instantly following the third 12 months of his collegiate profession, Meyers signed as a free agent with the Colorado Avalanche on April 13, 2022. Three days after he signed, he performed his first sport. He by no means went to the draft, simply instantly hit the NHL ice. He performed 5 video games within the 2021-22 season, scored one aim and went minus-2.
Within the 2022-23 season, Meyers cut up his time between the Avalanche and their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate staff, the Colorado Eagles. He performed in 39 video games with the Avalanche and scored 4 objectives, however earned a minus-6. With the Eagles, Meyers performed 30 video games and recorded 24 factors through six objectives and 18 assists.
Meyers started the 2023-24 season in Colorado as soon as extra. He performed in 9 video games with the Avalanche and scored one aim; he additionally performed in 32 video games within the AHL and recorded 25 factors. On March 8, 2024, he was traded to the Anaheim Geese in change for a fifth-round choose within the 2024 Draft. Meyers closed out the 2023-24 season enjoying 14 video games with Anaheim and recorded two assists.
Anaheim opted to not re-sign Meyers, and as an alternative, he hit free company. On July 1, 2024, the Kraken signed him. Meyers performed in eight video games with Seattle and earned a minus-2. In 57 video games with the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Seattle’s AHL staff, he scored 23 objectives and tallied 28 assists. He additionally performed six playoff video games and recorded three factors through one aim and two assists.
Meyers had a stellar efficiency with the Firebirds this season. Because the Firebirds gear up for his or her fourth season within the AHL, he can be a welcome returning face to an awesome group of forwards.
