Florida Everblades defenseman Derek Sheppard

Sheppard Assigned to 'Blades from AHL's Checkers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The American Hockey League's Charlotte Checkers assigned on Friday defenseman Derek Sheppard to the Florida Everblades. In a separate transaction, the Everblades have signed defenseman Cole MacDonald to help bolster the team's depth on the blue line. A second-year pro, Sheppard set the Everblades franchise record for points by a rookie defenseman with 40 points (14g, 26a) last season and has put up t... Full Story