AHL Coaches Elevate to NHL Leadership in Record Numbers
The 2025‑26 season marks a milestone as 21 NHL clubs appoint former AHL head coaches to head‑coaching or senior assistant roles, underscoring the league’s deep talent pipeline.
Jul 28, 2026
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Shea Busch’s Leadership Shines at Florida Panthers Development Camp
Florida Panthers prospect Shea Busch impressed coaches and teammates with his leadership at development camp, helped Everett Silvertips win their first WHL Championship, and is set to join Penn State for the 2026‑27 season.
Jul 28, 2026
Geordie Kinnear’s Coaching Legacy Shapes Florida Panthers’ Future
Geordie Kinnear’s blend of AHL experience and player‑development focus is accelerating the Florida Panthers’ pipeline to the NHL.
Jul 4, 2026
Florida Panthers’ Development Chief Geordie Kinnear Shapes Future Talent
Geordie Kinnear blends playing and coaching experience to guide young prospects, overseeing a compact development camp that emphasizes personalized instruction and seamless NHL integration.
Jul 4, 2026
Kraken Lock In Roed, Avon and Shift Coaching Landscape
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.
Jul 1, 2026