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Andrew Agozzino retired from professional hockey and was immediately hired as an assistant coach for the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, a move that underscores a growing trend of rapid transitions from playing to coaching.
The Avalanche announce an 84‑game slate that includes a Winter Classic debut, holiday breaks and a dense stretch of games across the winter months.
The Vancouver Canucks have announced their full 2026‑27 regular‑season calendar, a 84‑game journey that begins on the road against the Oilers and wraps up at home versus the Flames, with pre‑season action slated for September.
Colorado Avalanche may reshape its forward lines by stacking the best six players, a strategy tested previously against the Vegas Golden Knights. The move raises age, role and versatility concerns while opening a path for younger talent.
After leading the Kitchener Rangers to a strong season, Jussi Ahokas declined an NHL affiliate offer and will continue his OHL role, drawing attention from several professional clubs
The league reveals a full schedule that includes Gavin McKenna's NHL debut, international contests in Finland and Germany, outdoor games in Winnipeg and Las Vegas, and numerous storylines surrounding milestone chases and coaching returns.
Cale Makar is trying out Bauer’s latest hockey gear alongside PWHL standout Hilary Knight, even as he eyes a contract extension. The move comes amid a reshuffling of front‑office talent, with Jack Johnson joining Ohio State’s women’s program and Andrew Agozzino beginning a new chapter with the Tucson Roadrunners.
The Nashville Predators have announced the hiring of Rob Blake as executive vice president of hockey operations and Matt Calvert as forward development coach, marking a strategic infusion of Colorado Avalanche experience under new chief Chris MacFarland.
Akim Aliu’s Hockey Diversity Alliance continues to grow its community‑focused summer camp, blending football drills with hockey outreach as corporate backing wanes.
The Predators announced the hiring of Matt Calvert, a veteran player with extensive NHL experience, to lead forward development through nutrition, conditioning and performance analytics.
Jussi Ahokas, a Finnish coach with a decorated career in the OHL and Liiga, has been appointed head coach of the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. His appointment signals a strategic push to deepen the Avalanche's pipeline of young talent.
Jussi Ahokas, a decorated coach with multiple international medals, succeeds Mark Letestu as the Colorado Eagles' head coach.
Four Stanley Cup titles, a celebrated playoff legacy, and a final chapter marked by personal turmoil and suicide.
The Vancouver Canucks’ recent payroll cuts and a meager coaching contract have pushed a promising coach to Colorado, raising questions about the team’s long‑term development strategy.
The Wild are confident in reaching an extension with star defenseman Quinn Hughes, but the terms — length, alignment with his brother’s deal, and a looming market set by Cale Makar — create a complex negotiation that could reshape the franchise’s future.
The Athletic’s recent ranking of Kulak’s five‑year, $22.5 million deal as one of the NHL’s worst contracts overlooks his on‑ice contributions, from stabilizing a top defensive pairing to delivering a decisive playoff goal.
The Calgary Flames are leveraging a deep draft pool and a patient front office to negotiate optimal trades for key players like Morgan Frost and Zach Whitecloud.
The Detroit Red Wings are confronting a stark reality: their offense has stalled, leaving the franchise perilously close to missing the playoffs for the second straight year.
Owner Christopher Ilitch is steering the Detroit Red Wings toward a data‑focused front office, with analytics‑savvy candidates and experienced executives like Brendan Shanahan under consideration.
Just days after concluding his 15‑year playing career, Andrew Agozzino has been appointed assistant coach for the AHL’s Tucson Roadrunners, bringing his extensive NHL and AHL experience to the Utah Mammoth organization.
Four‑time Stanley Cup champion Claude Lemieux died by suicide in May 2026. New details reveal a recent relapse, a confrontation with his wife, and a tragic discovery at a Florida business that has left the hockey community mourning.
The Los Angeles Kings have fallen in the opening round for five straight seasons. GM Ken Holland has added veteran forwards and a high‑priced star, yet defensive woes, limited cap space and a competitive division cast doubt on a quick turnaround.
With the NHL calendar ticking down, the Boston Bruins are 73 days from the season start. Training camp will open in less than two months, and the team has already projected its opening night lines. Across the league, the Flyers signed Jamie Drysdale, the Sharks reshaped their blue line, and Connor Hellebuyck remains in trade talks. Six of twelve arbitration cases are settled, the Avalanche hired a new AHL coach, and the Florida Panthers suspended their equipment manager after an arrest.
The Athletic placed Colorado Avalanche defenseman Brett Kulak at No. 8 on its list of worst contracts, but the data tells a more nuanced story.