
Stu Bickel Takes the Helm of Iowa Wild
The Iowa Wild announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as head coach, highlighting his extensive playing and coaching background and his deep ties to Minnesota and Iowa.
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The Iowa Wild announced the hiring of Stu Bickel as head coach, highlighting his extensive playing and coaching background and his deep ties to Minnesota and Iowa.

The Kings announced a 39‑player lineup for their upcoming development camp, highlighting a blend of draft picks, European standouts and returning alumni.

The Colorado Avalanche sent forward Ivan Ivan to the Boston Bruins in exchange for Swedish forward Fabian Lysell, a move that could influence both teams' rosters ahead of the new season.

Pat Verbeek discusses recent trades, the arrival of new draft talent, and the club's plans to bolster its roster ahead of the upcoming season.

In a move that underscores a strategic shift in Detroit's roster planning, the Red Wings sent Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick, selecting winger JP Hurlbert. The transaction reflects both the waning prospects of a once‑heralded net‑minder and the team's intent to bolster its forward pipeline.

The Predators hold 11 picks in the upcoming draft, including two second‑rounders and three fifth‑rounders, and will look to the OHL’s Tynan Lawrence as their top prospect.

The New York Rangers announced a trade that brings young defenseman William Trudeau from Montreal in exchange for forward Brett Berard, adding depth and youth to the team's defensive corps.

The Columbus Blue Jackets have added forward Luke Tuch to their roster, trading the 23‑year‑old Hunter McKown to the Montreal Canadiens. The move brings a physically imposing, collegiate‑trained player into the fold as the Jackets look to bolster their forward depth.

The New Jersey Devils acquire Amadeus Lombardi from Detroit in exchange for a 2026 fourth‑round pick, adding a proven AHL scorer to their roster.

The Stars announced contract extensions for forwards Harrison Scott and Matthew Seminoff, securing their services through the 2027‑28 season and reinforcing the team's offensive depth.

From a gas‑station‑backed experiment to a short‑lived Eastern Hockey League venture, the Milwaukee Clarks left a distinctive mark on the early American hockey scene before disappearing after a single season in 1950.

Greg Cronin’s brief stint with the Iowa Wild ends as he joins the St. Louis Blues staff, while the team looks to rebuild after a missed playoff season.

Bogdan Trineyev’s debut NHL trading card, part of Upper Deck’s 2025‑26 Extended Series, captures his second career game against the Maple Leafs.

The Toronto Marlies' 2026 Calder Cup victory marks the 35th straight season the ECHL has been represented on the AHL champion, highlighting a century‑long talent pipeline.

The Ontario Reign concluded a historic campaign that combined defensive excellence, special‑team efficiency and balanced scoring, culminating in a Pacific Division title and a franchise‑record 47 wins.

The Toronto Marlies captured the 2026 American Hockey League Calder Cup with a 4‑3 win over the Chicago Wolves, a triumph highlighted by MVP goaltender Artur Akhtyamov and a historic franchise milestone.

The Marlies edged the Chicago Wolves 4-3 in Game 5, with Vinni Lettieri’s power‑play goal and Artur Akhtyamov’s 27 saves sealing a 4‑1 series win and a historic second Calder Cup.

The Toronto Marlies clinched the 2026 Calder Cup with a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Wolves, completing a comeback from a 2-0 series deficit and becoming just the third AHL team to win five series in a single playoff year.

A dramatic overtime strike by Viktor Neuchev caps a 4‑3 victory for the Chicago Wolves over the Toronto Marlies, tying the Calder Cup Finals and setting the stage for a decisive fifth game.

Ryan Craig was introduced as the new head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, bringing a deep organizational knowledge and a track record of developing talent to the forefront.

At the 2026 American Hockey League Team Business Meetings, the Cleveland Monsters were recognized with several top awards, added dozens of local partners and launched new fan‑focused programs that are reshaping community engagement.

The Nashville Predators announced a blockbuster trade, adding forward Ross Colton and goaltender Isak Posch while parting with draft picks and prospect Magnus Chrona.

The Colorado Avalanche finalized a trade with the Nashville Predators that brings goaltender Magnus Chrona and two future third‑round picks to Colorado, while forward Ross Colton and backup netminder Isak Posch head the other way.

At the 2026 AHL Team Business Meetings, Mason Wilks was presented with the Frank Torres Memorial Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to ticket sales and service, while the award itself commemorates the legacy of Frank Torres, a longtime advocate for the league’s growth.