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Jay McKee, a longtime OHL player and coach, has shifted from a playing stint with the Buffalo Sabres to a coaching role with the New York Islanders’ AHL affiliate, the Hamilton Hammers, drawing on mentorship from Lindy Ruff and a decade of head‑coaching experience.
The New York Islanders are among the few NHL teams yet to name a captain, and GM Mathieu Darche says the club is in no rush. With Matthew Schaefer’s breakout season and a legacy of leadership on the roster, the debate over the next 'C' is heating up.
The Los Angeles Kings are leveraging a wave of OHL talent, from back‑to‑back championship blueliners to international medalists, to build a robust pipeline for the upcoming season.
The Philadelphia Flyers have locked up defenseman Jamie Drysdale to a four‑year, $6.5 million‑per‑year deal after his career‑high 32‑point season, a award as most improved player and a promising playoff introduction.
The St. Thomas Tommies narrowly missed the CCHA finals last season, but a wave of promising freshmen could propel them to a championship.
A rising star from the U.S. National Team Development Program is swapping his American development route for a spot with the London Knights, a move that underscores shifting dynamics in junior hockey.
Drew Bannister, celebrated for his OHL Coach of the Year award and stint with the St. Louis Blues, joins a three‑person assistant coaching roster for Canada’s upcoming Hlinka‑Gretzky Cup team, while Erie Otters GM Dave Brown takes on an assistant general manager role.
Jason Robertson's one‑year, $12 million arbitration award locks him in through the season, while Dylan Larkin's trade prospects dim in Detroit's leadership vacuum and rookie Luka Arkko begins his pro journey with the Erie Otters.
Two late‑round selections, Finnish forward Luka Arkko and defenseman Myles Brosnan, are set to showcase their talents in the OHL and QMJHL respectively, hoping to translate early‑round promise into a future NHL roster spot.
Mercyhurst University announced the discontinuation of its NCAA Division I men's hockey program, prompting a wave of transfers as 23 scholarship‑eligible players search for new homes.
The Ontario Hockey League’s Erie Otters have signed 18‑year‑old defenseman Broden McArthur to a scholarship and development agreement, bringing a highly touted prospect into the fold for the upcoming campaign.
Drafted by the Detroit Red Wings and the Erie Otters, Luka Arkko brings size, physicality and offensive upside to a prospect camp that is already buzzing with anticipation.
A physical Finnish prospect, drafted by the Red Wings and the OHL’s Erie Otters, aims to translate his size and skill into North American success.
Cornell University announced a nine‑player signing class for the 2026‑27 season, featuring forwards, defensemen and a goaltender from across North America and Russia, all praised by head coach Casey Jones for their work ethic and competitive spirit.
Freddie Schneider, a native of Edina, Minnesota, has pledged to join the University of Minnesota’s men’s hockey program, bringing a blend of size, skill, and junior‑level production to a class that also features Luca Jarvis, Ben Geiger, Broden McArthur, and Wyatt Cullen.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have locked up defenseman Darren Raddysh through 2033, adding a proven 70‑point blue‑liner to a roster reshaped by a fresh coaching staff and front office.
The Erie Otters announced the hiring of Kyle Makaric as their new Assistant Coach, bringing a decorated coaching résumé that includes two CCHL titles and a 2023 Coach of the Year award.
The Canadian Hockey League recognized outstanding performances with its 2026 Goaltender, Top Draft Prospect and Sportsman awards.
The 2026 OHL Priority Selection returned to an in‑person format in Kingston, Ontario, delivering a historic draft night that featured top picks, hometown heroes, and appearances by John Tavares and Doug Gilmour.
The Ontario Hockey League celebrated its 2025‑26 Business Award winners, highlighting outstanding achievements in content creation, community involvement, broadcast presentation and more.
The Brantford Bulldogs have added a high‑scoring forward whose championship pedigree could reshape their offense.
The Erie Otters completed two trades ahead of the Ontario Hockey League draft, bringing in 20‑year‑old netminder David Egorov and 19‑year‑old forward Liam Beamish.
The Erie Otters have added forward Liam Beamish from the Sarnia Sting, exchanging draft capital for the young scorer.
The Erie Otters have completed a major trade, acquiring goaltender David Egorov from the Brantford Bulldogs, exchanging him for prospect Jack Good and multiple draft picks, as the OHL gears up for its inaugural in‑person priority selection in Kingston.