The American Hockey League is buzzing as teams finalize their rosters ahead of the upcoming season, with a flurry of contracts being signed and players shifting between North America and Europe.
In Syracuse, the Crunch have secured veteran defenseman Jarred Tinordi on a one‑year extension, rewarding the blue‑liner for a season that saw him contribute eight points and 84 penalty minutes in 44 games.
Rochester has added forward Matthew Peca, an all‑situations No. 1 center who posted 47 points in 63 games last year, to a two‑year AHL deal, reinforcing the Amerks’ depth at the pivot.
The Springfield Thunderbirds, fresh off a strong campaign, have locked in T.J. Tynan, a two‑time AHL MVP known for his playmaking, to a one‑year contract that should keep the offense humming.
A Wave of Additions Across the League
Providence has bolstered its blue line with blueliner Tobie Bisson, a veteran of 321 AHL games who brings reliability to the top four defense, while the Utica Comets have re‑signed captain Ryan Schmelzer, the team’s defensive anchor since 2021‑22, to another year.
Goaltender Jeremy Brodeur and forward Jack Malone also returned to Utica, giving the Comets continuity between the pipes and on the wing.
Laval’s Rocket added defenseman Braden Haché and three netminders — Hunter Jones, Kevin Mandolese and Francesco Lapenna — to round out a deep goaltending corps.
Iowa announced six new AHL contracts, among them forwards Gerald Mayhew and Bradley Marek, signaling the Wild’s intent to stay competitive.
Calgary’s Wranglers brought in forwards Luke Philp, Carter Wilkie and Ryder Boulton, each signing AHL terms that could shape the team’s depth chart.
On the international front, Garrett Pilon has taken his game to the KHL, agreeing to a deal with Barys Astana, while Tomas Jurco has returned to his roots, signing with HC Kosice in the Slovak Extraliga.
These moves illustrate a busy offseason where teams are mixing home‑grown talent with fresh faces, setting the stage for a competitive campaign across the league.