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After a dismal 2025‑26 campaign that left the Wranglers at the foot of the Western Conference, the organization is banking on new signings, prospect breakthroughs and a cultural shift to mount a playoff push.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins have announced the signings of defenseman Brent Johnson, forward Lucas Ciona and veteran Mark Senden, bolstering their lineup ahead of the 2026-27 campaign.
Veteran forward Trevor Janicke has signed a contract with the Greenville Swamp Rabbits, joining a roster shaped by Head Coach Chad Costello and a lineage of Janicke talent that stretches from college arenas to the NHL draft.
A look at recent player moves including David Silye’s ICEHL signing, Turner Ottenbreit’s KHL return, and Logan Drevitch’s retirement
The Calgary Flames have locked in Dustin Wolf as their No. 1 netminder while adding promising talents like Owen Say and Semyon Konopsky to the AHL roster, and have recently drafted three young goalies who are already making noise in Russia and the NCAA.
The ECHL’s Tahoe Knight Monsters have added veteran defenseman Chase Pauls, who spent the last season with the Rapid City Rush and Calgary Wranglers, to bolster their defensive corps.
Several promising players in the Flames' system have delivered strong performances in the OHL and beyond, posting impressive point totals and overcoming injury setbacks as they eye NHL opportunities.
Several AHL clubs have added veteran talent and promising prospects, while a few players have headed abroad, signaling a dynamic offseason across the developmental circuit.
The Tucson Roadrunners have added forward Kevin Rooney to a one‑year contract, bolstering their lineup with a player who has logged extensive NHL time, strong AHL production, and a bronze medal with Team USA.
The Chicago Blackhawks have committed to two forwards, Dillon Boucher and Connor Mylymok, with one-year, two-way contracts, aiming to bolster their American Hockey League options.
Joe Pavelski, a 1,300‑game NHL veteran, has spoken with the Toronto Maple Leafs about a head‑coaching vacancy, while the Calgary Wranglers added John Dean to their staff and the Hershey Bears re‑signed forward Jalen Luypen.
Martin Frk has signed a two‑year contract with the Shanghai Dragons, bringing his 30‑goal form from the Calgary Wranglers to the Kontinental Hockey League.