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Ken Appleby

Ken Appleby (born April 10, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender for the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL). He has previously played in the N...

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Ken Appleby (born April 10, 1995) is a Canadian professional ice hockeygoaltender for the Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL). He has previously played in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders.

Playing career

On October 5, 2015, Appleby signed a three-year entry-level contract with the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League (NHL).[1] On January 20, 2018, Appleby made his NHL debut in a 3–1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, saving 24 shots when he replaced Keith Kinkaid.[2][3] Appleby was sent back down to the AHL on February 4, 2018.[4]

Despite making his NHL debut the final season of his entry-level deal, Appleby as an impending restricted free agent was not tendered a qualifying offer by the New Jersey Devils on June 25, 2018.[5] As a free agent, Appleby secured a one-year AHL contract with the Manitoba Moose, affiliate to the Winnipeg Jets, on July 3, 2018.[6]

During the 2018–19 season, having split time between the Moose and ECHL affiliate, the Jacksonville Icemen, before Appleby was signed to add depth and insurance to the Winnipeg Jets, agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract for the remainder of the season on February 25, 2019.[7] Appleby was assigned to continue in the ECHL with the Icemen.

On June 25, 2019, at the conclusion of his contract with the Jets, Appleby was not tendered a qualifying offer, releasing him as a free agent.[8] On July 9, 2019, Appleby agreed to continue in the AHL, signing a one-year contract with the Milwaukee Admirals, affiliate to the Nashville Predators.[9]

On February 5, 2021, Appleby signed with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers of the AHL, adding depth for the 2020–21 season.[10] Approaching the final stages of the regular season, Appleby was signed by parent affiliate, the New York Islanders, to a two-year, two-way contract on April 9, 2021.[11]

As a free agent from the Islanders organization, Appleby was signed to a one-year AHL contract with the Charlotte Checkers, affiliate to the Florida Panthers, on July 2, 2024.[12]

As a free agent on July 7, 2025 he signed a one-year AHL contract with the Toronto Marlies, affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs. [13]

Career statistics

Awards and honours

References

  1. ↑"Devils sign goaltender Ken Appleby". National Hockey League. October 5, 2015. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  2. ↑Kimelman, Adam (January 20, 2018). "Flyers defeat Devils for sixth win in seven games". National Hockey League. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  3. ↑Dawson, Chris (January 20, 2018). "NHL dream comes true for North Bay's Ken Appleby". BayToday.ca. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  4. ↑McLaren, Ian (February 4, 2018). "Devils recall Eddie Lack; demote Ken Appleby". thescore.com. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
  5. ↑"Devils qualify 8 players; Lucia and Appleby not tendered". allaboutthejersey.com. June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  6. ↑"Moose sign seven players". Manitoba Moose. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  7. ↑"Jets sign Goaltender Ken Appleby to one-year contract". Winnipeg Jets. February 26, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2019.
  8. ↑"Cheveldayoff talk qualifying offers, free agency". Winnipeg Jets. June 25, 2019. Retrieved June 25, 2019.
  9. ↑"Ads sign three to contracts". Milwaukee Admirals. July 9, 2019. Archived from the original on July 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
  10. ↑"Sound Tigers Face Bruins To Kick Off 2020-21 Season". Bridgeport Sound Tigers. February 5, 2021. Archived from the original on February 5, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  11. ↑"Islanders sign Ken Appleby". hockeybuzz.com. April 9, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  12. ↑"Checkers add seven via AHL contracts". Charlotte Checkers. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  13. ↑"MARLIES SIGN GOALTENDER KEN APPLEBY AND FORWARDS REESE JOHNSON AND MARC JOHNSTONE". marlies.ca. July 7, 2025. Retrieved July 12, 2025.
  • Biographical information and career statistics from NHL.com, or Eliteprospects.com, or Hockey-Reference.com, or The Internet Hockey Database
  • Ken Appleby profile and statistics at TheAHL.com
  • Ken Appleby profile and statistics at ECHL.com