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After a playing career marked by injuries and pioneering milestones, Trent Vogelhuber is back in Columbus as an assistant coach for the Blue Jackets, bringing a legacy of leadership and a deep connection to his hometown.
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.
Recent front‑office moves see AHL coaches Manny Malhotra, Ryan Craig and others transition to NHL teams, promising fresh tactical direction and stability.
Several AHL coaches have been elevated to NHL head or staff positions this summer, bringing experience and a track record of success to new teams.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are preparing for the 2026‑27 season with a revamped roster, key free‑agent talks and a reshaped coaching staff.
The Blue Jackets appoint former AHL player and longtime Monsters coach Trent Vogelhuber as an assistant, highlighting his extensive playing background, coaching achievements, and the confidence placed in him by head coach Rick Bowness.
Trent Vogelhuber is now an assistant with the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Nick Bootland has been named head coach of the Cleveland Monsters, bringing fresh leadership after recent playoff successes.
The Columbus Blue Jackets navigate a busy offseason as Mike Babcock returns, Elvis Merzlikins faces a contract decision, and new clauses shape player movement, while development camp prepares prospects for the upcoming year.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have locked in coach Rick Bowness and center Charlie Coyle, while exploring trades, free‑agency moves and the future of goaltender Elvis Merzlikins.
The Toronto Marlies, bolstered by Ryan Tverberg’s two‑goal performance and Artur Akhtyamov’s 36‑save outing, look to secure their sixth Eastern Conference Finals berth when they host the Cleveland Monsters in a decisive Game 5 of the North Division finals.
Cleveland holds a 2‑1 edge over Toronto, driven by early goals, strong goaltending and a roster that includes Owen Sillinger, Zach Sawchenko and other standouts.
Cleveland’s 3‑1 win in Game 2 sets the stage for a pivotal Game 3 in Toronto, while Colorado looks to close out the series against Coachella Valley after a strong performance in Game 3.
Toronto rallied with five unanswered goals in Game 1, while Chicago took a 1‑0 lead in the Central Division finals. Coaches and emerging talent highlight the evolving storylines.
Guillaume Richard’s 70‑game rookie campaign, highlighted by a plus‑20 rating and key playoff contributions, underscores his emergence as a cornerstone for the Cleveland Monsters.
Unexpected upsets in the American Hockey League playoffs see historic runs by Springfield Thunderbirds, Cleveland Monsters, Toronto Marlies and Coachella Valley Firebirds, reshaping the conference finals landscape.
The Cleveland Monsters are poised for a playoff showdown, driven by a cultural overhaul led by coaches Rick Bowness and Trent Vogelhuber, whose emphasis on process and player development has sparked a turnaround.