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Curtis Douglas, standing 6‑foot‑9 and weighing 242 pounds, has agreed to a two‑year, $2.5 million contract with the Seattle Kraken, bringing both size and a commitment to mental‑health advocacy.
The Providence Bruins announced Thursday that they have secured the services of four players — Wyatt Bongiovanni, Nolan Renwick, Chris Ortiz and Max Wanner — through one‑year American Hockey League contracts, bolstering depth and experience for the upcoming campaign.
Colorado Avalanche have agreed to a one-year contract with defenseman Christian Wolanin for the 2026-27 season, a move that could see him primarily suiting up for the Colorado Eagles in the AHL.
Arthur Kaliyev, a 40‑goal AHL scorer, is set to explore free agency after the Belleville Senators opted not to re‑sign him. Teams from the Flames to the Wolves are eyeing his offensive firepower.
The AHL’s Providence Bruins have added Wyatt Bongiovanni, Nolan Renwick, Max Wanner and Chris Ortiz to one‑year deals, while veteran Michael Sgarbossa looks to return from Switzerland and Jaxsen Wiebe commits to a Slovak club.
The Los Angeles Kings announced a series of contracts that could reshape their blue line and forward corps heading into the 2026‑27 season.
The Seattle Kraken have secured forward Curtis Douglas for the next two seasons, bringing a blend of physicality and offensive upside after a standout career across multiple leagues.
The Kings have committed $850,000 annually to Jan Jeník, a Czech forward with a strong AHL pedigree and international experience.
The Buffalo Sabres have inked Dennis Gilbert to a $850,000 contract for the upcoming season, bringing a familiar Buffalo native back into the fold after a journey through Ottawa, Philadelphia and the minors.
The Florida Panthers sent top AHL scorer Ben Steeves to the New Jersey Devils as part of a three‑team trade that also involved Evan Rodrigues, Jesper Boqvist and Angus Crookshank.
After a 40‑goal season in the AHL, Kaliyev faces a crossroads between NHL overtures and European contracts.
Author Aaron Bell will unveil Junior Hockey Giants: Local Legends Belleville on June 2, 2026, at Boston Pizza on Bell Boulevard, accompanied by a four‑part documentary and a limited edition art print.
After five successful seasons with the Brantford Bulldogs, Jay McKee is named head coach of the Hamilton Hammers, promising a new era of development and community engagement.