
NHL Moves: Trocheck’s Trade, Moyle’s Return, and Kurtz’s Draft Journey
A blockbuster trade moves Vincent Trocheck to Utah, Nolan Moyle returns to the Griffins, and Anaheim’s 2026 draft pick Jayden Kurtz heads to the USHL.
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A blockbuster trade moves Vincent Trocheck to Utah, Nolan Moyle returns to the Griffins, and Anaheim’s 2026 draft pick Jayden Kurtz heads to the USHL.

After a productive rookie season split between the Icemen and the Toledo Walleye, Colby Ambrosio is set to return to Jacksonville, bringing experience and offensive depth to the club.

The Icemen have re‑signed forward Colby Ambrosio, bringing back a player who already knows the roster and the city.

Jaden Grant signs his first professional deal with the Toledo Walleye, bringing a strong collegiate résumé to the ECHL.

After a historic 2025‑26 season that saw him top the ECHL in power‑play production and earn his fourth straight All‑ECHL First Team nod, Brandon Hawkins has agreed to terms for the 2026‑27 campaign, extending his storied tenure with the Toledo Walleye.

The Detroit Red Wings traded goalie Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for a first‑round pick used on J.P. Hurlbert, while signing Michal Postava, who outperformed Cossa and is now slated to be the team’s backup goalie.

The Detroit Red Wings dealt veteran prospect Sebastian Cossa for a first‑round pick, using it to select J.P. Hurlbert while Michal Postova's breakout performance reshapes the team's goaltending depth.

In exchange for the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Utah Mammoth acquired goaltender Sebastian Cossa from the Detroit Red Wings, a move that brings a proven AHL record and international experience to the team.

With the championship on the line, Kansas City’s second‑period surge and Florida’s home‑court streak set the stage for a high‑stakes clash.

The Western Conference Finals will be decided in Game 7 on Wednesday, with Fort Wayne’s Jalen Smereck and Kansas City’s Bobo Carpenter among the standout players. Meanwhile, Florida, Wheeling and other clubs advance in their respective series.

The Kansas City Mavericks hold a 3‑1 lead over the Fort Wayne Komets in the Western Conference Finals, with David Cotton leading the team in points and Austin Magera topping the playoff scoring charts. Upcoming Game 6 promises another high‑stakes showdown as other conference finals wrap up across the league.

The Eastern and Western Conference Finals are underway, with Florida’s Everblades and Kansas City’s Mavericks each holding a 1‑0 series edge. Standout players are delivering clutch performances, and several teams are poised for pivotal Game 3 matchups.

The Seattle Kraken are poised to make a notable selection at the top of the upcoming NHL Draft, eyeing University of North Dakota defenseman Keaton Verhoeff as a potential cornerstone for their blue line. Meanwhile, the Coachella Valley Firebirds are locked in a tightly contested series against the Colorado Eagles, with J.R. Avon delivering a pivotal performance. The Kraken's ECHL affiliate, the Kansas City Mavericks, have completed a four‑game sweep of the Mountain Division Finals, extending their perfect postseason record.