
Islanders Ink Forward Mitchell Chaffee to One-Year Contract
The New York Islanders have agreed to a one-year deal with forward Mitchell Chaffee, a 28-year-old who brings NHL experience and AHL productivity to the roster.
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The New York Islanders have agreed to a one-year deal with forward Mitchell Chaffee, a 28-year-old who brings NHL experience and AHL productivity to the roster.

Colorado Avalanche have agreed to a two‑year deal with forward Adam Beckman, a proven AHL scorer and NHL veteran.

Seattle Kraken have re‑signed forwards Lleyton Roed and J.R. Avon to two‑way contracts for the 2026‑27 season, while assistant coach Stu Bickel departs the Coachella Valley Firebirds to lead the Iowa Wild. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers’ trade of Mackie Samoskevich creates a chain reaction across the league.

The Wild have issued qualifying offers to forward Caedan Bankier and defensemen Daemon Hunt, Carson Lambos, Roman Schmidt and David Spacek, while leaving several other prospects unprotected.

The Minnesota Wild decided not to extend a qualifying offer to forward Bobby Brink, making him an unrestricted free agent, while the Iowa Wild appointed former player Stu Bickel as their new head coach.

The Iowa Wild announced the hiring of Stu Bickel, a Minnesota native with extensive AHL and NHL experience, as its new head coach, bringing a proven track record of playoff success and player development.

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.

After enduring four ACL injuries, Mason Shaw has rebuilt his career across the NHL and AHL, leading the Manitoba Moose to the Calder Cup second round and eyeing a new two‑way contract.

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.

The Minnesota Wild evaluate the next steps for two promising blue‑liners whose performances have drawn attention from coaches and fans alike.

The Toronto Sceptres have appointed Pascal Rhéaume as their new head coach, bringing over a decade of coaching experience and a Stanley Cup‑winning playing résumé to the Professional Women's Hockey League.

Hunter Haight and Riley Heidt are making strides in the AHL, with Haight’s power‑play impact and Heidt’s playmaking flashes hinting at NHL readiness.

After a rocky start in the American Hockey League, Rasmus Kumpulainen found his footing in the ECHL, showed signs of progress upon returning, and now faces a critical two‑year window to cement his place in the Wild’s plans.

The University of Wisconsin announced its 2025-26 men's hockey awards, highlighting MVP Ben Dexheimer, consistent scorer Gavin Morrissey and a host of other standout achievements.

The Wild announced a new developmental alliance with the Jacksonville Icemen, set to begin in the 2026-27 season, to enhance prospects' growth and extend the franchise’s reach in Florida.

The Minnesota Wild have announced a multi-year affiliation with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL, adding a new developmental tier ahead of the 2026-27 season.

UConn junior defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg has signed a two-year entry-level contract with the Minnesota Wild, bringing a proven blue‑line anchor and a track record of championships to the NHL franchise.