The ACHL free-agent pool just got a major infusion of new talent. Twenty-eight skaters have been created and are ready to make their mark. From high-end speed and durable two-way play to strong faceoff ratings, there are plenty of intriguing profiles for GMs to explore.

Ratings to watch

A few numbers that jump off the page:

Dominic James leads this group in skating with 96 SK.

Tim Washe brings a strong all-around profile, including 92 FO, 92 DU, and 88 CK.

Arttu Hyry has a standout 93 FO rating, along with 81 DF.

Jaroslav Chmelar combines 87 SK, 85 ST, and 91 DU.

Collin Graf brings 84 SK, 85 DF, and 98 DU.

Alexander Nikishin is built for the back end, with 98 DU, 81 CK, and 81 DF.

Vitali Pinchuk stands out with 85 EN, 95 DU, and 83 PH.

Gabriel Landeskog brings veteran ratings of 80 EX and 84 LD, plus 82 PH.

That’s only a taste of the range in this group. Each player has a full STHS rating profile for GMs to scout.

Newly created skaters

Ian Moore · Sam Colangelo · Tim Washe · Alexander Nikishin · Jackson Blake · Jack Williams · Maxim Tsyplakov · Dillon Boucher · Gabriel Landeskog · T.J. Hughes · Arttu Hyry · Anton Johansson · Alex Formenton · Owen Michaels · Maxim Shabanov · Oliver Kapanen · Arseny Gritsyuk · Vitali Pinchuk · Jaroslav Chmelar · Scott Morrow · Collin Graf · Eric Pohlkamp · Charle-Edouard D’Astous · Dominic James · Elias PetterssonD · Jacob Quillan · Victor Mancini · Braeden Bowman

Take a look through the new profiles and see who might fit your lineup. The next difference-maker could already be waiting in free agency.