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Detroit Red Wings have secured forward Carter Mazur on a two‑year contract worth $875,000 per season, a move that bolsters their forward depth after a strong 2025‑26 campaign with the Grand Rapids Griffins.
After a breakout 2025-26 AHL season, Judd Caulfield inked a two-year, two-way contract with the Anaheim Ducks, promising to add depth and versatility to the roster as the club eyes a return to the playoffs.
The Seattle Kraken announced eight selections from the 2026 NHL Draft, spanning five defensemen and three forwards, who will attend Development Camp at the Kraken Community Iceplex. National analysts praise the class, and public sessions are slated to showcase the prospects.
Hermantown’s Victor Plante is headed to the USA Hockey World Junior Summer Showcase, a pivotal step toward NHL aspirations.
Charlie Stramel, a 21‑year‑old forward prospect for the Minnesota Wild, is navigating a critical juncture as he works to earn a spot on the team's roster while recovering from injury and facing trade rumors.
Logan Parsons, the Providence College net‑minder, was selected by the Winnipeg Jets after a standout rookie season that included a 13‑5 record, a .922 save percentage and a 2.05 goals‑against average.
The New York Islanders added four promising talents on the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft, each bringing a distinct blend of collegiate, junior and overseas experience.
The University of Denver’s hockey program celebrated a landmark draft as four incoming freshmen were selected, headlined by Daxon Rudolph’s fourth‑overall pick by the Buffalo Sabres.
Boston University’s pipeline of talent produced several high‑profile picks on the second day of the 2026 NHL Draft, extending a legacy of development that dates back decades.
The Red Wings selected J.P. Hurlbert with the 23rd pick, acquiring him from the Utah Mammoth in a trade that also involved goaltender Sebastian Cossa, while the prospect commits to the University of Michigan for the upcoming collegiate season.
Detroit selected forward J.P. Hurlbert in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, highlighting his WHL production and development with the U.S. National Team Development Program.
In a move that underscores a strategic shift in Detroit's roster planning, the Red Wings sent Sebastian Cossa to the Utah Mammoth for the 23rd overall pick, selecting winger JP Hurlbert. The transaction reflects both the waning prospects of a once‑heralded net‑minder and the team's intent to bolster its forward pipeline.
From a Dallas garage to the WHL and now a commitment to the University of Michigan, J.P. Hurlbert’s journey blends family legacy, elite development, and a championship drive.
Boston College's 2026 freshman class is being billed as the most promising in a decade, as the Eagles look to bounce back from a season that saw them miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time in years. The coaching staff has assembled a roster that blends offensive flair with defensive reliability, hoping to rekindle the program's former dominance in Hockey East.
The Saginaw Spirit have announced the signing of Brady Knowling, the No. 1 North American goalie per NHL Central Scouting, who brings a strong record with the U.S. National Team Development Program and a gold‑medal performance at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup.
The University of Denver's hockey program announced its incoming class, highlighting forwards and defensemen with diverse backgrounds, draft selections and medal‑winning performances on the world stage.
Nolan Fitzhenry, the nation's top-ranked U.S. college hockey recruit for the 2027‑28 class, has pledged to the University of North Dakota, choosing the Fighting Hawks over Minnesota and joining a historic trio of Development Program alumni.
The Athletic’s annual mock draft for the 2026 NHL Draft blends scouting insight with franchise strategy, highlighting key selections and emerging storylines.
The Vancouver Canucks sent a bigger, more diverse delegation to the NHL Scouting Combine, where prospects noted a laid‑back atmosphere that prioritized getting to know them as people.
Carter Meyer, a leading candidate for the 2027 NHL Draft, is exploring a move from the U.S. National Team Development Program to the Quebec Remparts while the San Jose Sharks contemplate trading their second‑overall pick.
A combination of elite coaching, role models and robust junior programs has turned Long Island into a hockey hotbed, sending record numbers of players to the NHL playoffs and even to Olympic gold.
Manon Rheaume appoints Josh Sciba as head coach of the PWHL’s Detroit expansion team, highlighting his extensive coaching pedigree and deep roots in Michigan hockey.
In a move that underscores the growing momentum of women’s professional hockey, former NHL trailblazer Manon Rheaume has selected Josh Sciba to guide the Detroit expansion team, citing his proven track record and deep connections to the state’s hockey community.
Ryder Fetterolf, an 18‑year‑old goaltender from Sewickley, Pennsylvania, attended the National Goaltending Development Camp in Blaine, Minnesota, where he trained alongside elite coaches and promising athletes from across the country.