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Emil Hemming skates for Finland against the United States at the 2026 World Junior Championship. File photo.
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PROSPECTSTEXSep 15, 2026

Three Texas Stars prospects with a path to Dallas

Emil Hemming, Tristan Bertucci and Rémi Poirier enter camp among the organization's closest potential call-up options.

NEWSLVSep 15, 2026

Phantoms suspend employee after child-abuse-material charges

Matthew Francis, 29, faces four felony counts in Lehigh County; the club says it suspended him and is cooperating with authorities.

SEASON PREVIEWTORCHISep 15, 2026

AHL season opens Oct. 2 in earliest start since 2009

All 32 teams will play 72 games, with the Toronto Marlies defending the Calder Cup when the AHL's 91st season begins.

YOUTH HOCKEYTUCSep 15, 2026

Roadrunners bring Shott's Tots back to Tucson for second season

The Roadrunners will run 24 Learn to Play sessions at Tucson Arena this fall and winter, with free gear for every new skater.

NEWSPROSep 15, 2026

Locmelis says shoulder is fully healed ahead of Bruins camp

Six months after surgery, the Providence forward says he has felt fully healthy for two months and is ready for Boston's training camp.

Thomas Bordeleau battles for the puck with San Jose against Calgary on April 13, 2025. File photo.
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SIGNINGROCSep 15, 2026

Bordeleau, Boyko sign one-year AHL deals with Rochester

The Americans added forward Thomas Bordeleau and goaltender Talyn Boyko on one-year American Hockey League contracts.

Toronto Marlies and Maple Leafs logos on the Air Canada Centre in March 2015. File photo.
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BROADCASTINGTORSep 15, 2026

Todd Crocker named Maple Leafs radio play-by-play voice

The longtime Marlies broadcaster succeeds Joe Bowen and will work alongside Jim Ralph on Toronto radio broadcasts.

Braeden Cootes skates for Vancouver against St. Louis at Rogers Arena on Oct. 13, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSABBSep 15, 2026

Report Lists Full AHL Season as Median Outcome for Cootes

The 19-year-old is eligible for an AHL assignment under revised NHL/CHL rules, and The Athletic sees Abbotsford as his likeliest 2026-27 path.

ROSTERONTSep 15, 2026

Kirill Kirsanov Enters Kings Camp With a Crowded Left Side

Kirsanov is a strong candidate to return to Ontario, but the Kings' own camp preview places him in a wider NHL-AHL competition.

Ilya Protas skates for Washington against Columbus on April 14, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSHERSep 15, 2026

Hershey's Ilya Protas Arrives at Capitals Camp With a Job to Take

Ilya Protas, the AHL's rookie of the year with Hershey last season, is penciled in as Washington's third-line center and knows nothing is handed out.

Darren Raddysh in Tampa Bay Lightning uniform at Bell Centre during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, April 26, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTRFDHFDSYRSep 14, 2026

Raddysh's Long AHL Road Ends in an Eight Year Deal

241 AHL games before his NHL debut, Darren Raddysh now heads to Toronto training camp on an eight-year contract.

SIGNINGCVSEASep 14, 2026

Firebirds Add Jack Randl, Goalie Connor Murphy For 2026-27

Coachella Valley bolstered its forward group and goaltending depth in the span of two days ahead of Kraken camp.

Jean-Sebastien Dea, No. 39 for Pittsburgh, battles San Jose’s Barclay Goodrow for the puck on January 30, 2018. File photo.
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NEWSWBSLAVSep 14, 2026

Jean-Sebastien Dea Retires After 13 Pro Seasons

The Laval native, a longtime AHL scorer with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and Laval, announced the end of his playing career on Instagram.

The exterior of Belleville’s CAA Arena, then named Yardmen Arena, before an NHL preseason game on September 14, 2013. File photo; the 2026 women’s game is not shown.
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NEWSBELSep 14, 2026

Belleville Senators to host USports women's game Sept. 20

Queen's and Montreal will meet in a preseason women's hockey game at CAA Arena, with tickets set at $10.

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Ben Danford, number 38, defends Montreal Canadiens center Jared Davidson during a September 25, 2025 preseason game at Bell Centre. File photo; it does not show the Calder Cup run or Danford’s later comments.
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PROSPECTSTORSep 14, 2026

Ben Danford Says Calder Cup Run Changed His Game

The Leafs defenseman, 20, joined the Marlies after his OHL season ended and now carries that playoff experience into Toronto's training camp.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Domenic Pittis skates against the New York Islanders on January 7, 1997. File photo.
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FRONT OFFICEROCSep 14, 2026

Domenic Pittis Returns to Rochester as Jr. Amerks GM

The former Amerks forward and 2020 team Hall of Fame inductee takes over a youth organization of roughly 1,100 players, according to WHEC.

Elvis Merzlikins skates onto the ice for Columbus in Raleigh on April 2, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSCLESep 14, 2026

Merzlikins Surgery Reshapes Cleveland's Goalie Plan

A September 6 roster projection had Pheonix Copley initially ticketed for the AHL. Elvis Merzlikins' shoulder surgery changed the math before camp even opened.

Conor Geekie controls the puck for Tampa Bay against Detroit on April 13, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSLAVWBSHERSep 14, 2026

Five East First Rounders With AHL Numbers And NHL Questions

A new list of Eastern Conference first-round picks who need to stick in the NHL this season reads like an AHL scoring summary.

Cam Lund waits for a faceoff for San Jose against Anaheim on October 1, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSSJSep 14, 2026

Sharks Prospect Cam Lund Exits Rookie Faceoff With Injury

Lund was hurt in the first period of the Sept. 12 Rookie Faceoff game against the Kings, briefly returned, then missed the rest of the game.

San Jose Sharks winger Kiefer Sherwood races Edmonton Oilers winger Kasperi Kapanen toward the puck at SAP Center on April 8, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSSep 14, 2026

Sharks and Barracuda Announced Fourth Annual Bay Area Tour

The Sharks Around the Bay player tour was scheduled for September 4–13, 2026, opening in Oakland, with Barracuda players joining the stops.

Boston University defenseman Gavin McCarthy controls the puck under pressure from Western Michigan's Garrett Szydlowski in the Frozen Four final on April 12, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSROCPROSep 14, 2026

Bruins Prospects Beat Sabres 6-2 as McCarthy Shines for Amerks

Gavin McCarthy brought the physicality and two teenage draft picks combined for both Buffalo goals in Game 1 of the Prospects Showcase.

Buffalo's Pete Babando attacks the Providence Reds net against goalie Johnny Bower and defenseman Bill Folk during a 1956 Calder Cup playoff game in Providence. Historical file photo; the 2026 AHL preseason is not shown.
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SCHEDULESep 14, 2026

AHL Preseason Opens Sept. 25 With Five Games

The league released its composite exhibition schedule, a five-day run of 24 games ahead of its 91st season.

Isaac Howard skates for Edmonton against Vancouver on January 17, 2026. File photo.
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NEWSBAKSep 14, 2026

Bakersfield Detours Now Pay Off for Howard and Samanski

Isaac Howard and Josh Samanski put up big AHL numbers last season. Injuries to Matt Savoie and Mattias Janmark have opened room for both at Oilers camp.

Alex Bump celebrates with Philadelphia teammates against Carolina on May 9, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSLVSep 14, 2026

Phantoms Coach Sees A Changed Alex Bump In Rookie Series Opener

John Snowden says the winger came back stronger and more confident, while Jett Luchanko could spend all of 2026-27 in Lehigh Valley.

Winnipeg defenseman Luke Schenn battles Vancouver forward Evander Kane as Mark Scheifele joins the play and Elias Pettersson watches at Rogers Arena on November 11, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSABBSep 14, 2026

Mynio arrives at fourth Canucks camp with a calmer game

Abbotsford's reigning rookie of the year spent the summer skating with NHL defencemen in Kelowna and says the work showed up in his confidence.

Kole Lind skates for the Dallas Stars against Minnesota at American Airlines Center on September 23, 2025. File photo.
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NEWSSYRSep 14, 2026

Lightning sign Kole Lind to a professional tryout

The AHL veteran forward joins Tampa Bay on a PTO after 70 games with the Texas Stars last season.

Jake O'Brien walks through the NHL Draft venue after the Seattle Kraken selected him eighth overall on June 27, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSCVSep 14, 2026

Kraken Rookie Camp Opens With a Firebirds Preview

Jake O'Brien headlines the Seattle prospects who hit the ice Friday, with the 2025 eighth overall pick pointed toward Coachella Valley this season.

Oliver Bonk skates for Philadelphia against Montreal on April 14, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSLVSep 14, 2026

Two Flyers First Rounders Land On Phantoms Prospect List

Yardbarker's preseason ranking of Philadelphia's top 10 prospects places defenseman Oliver Bonk and center Jett Luchanko in Lehigh Valley for 2026-27.

Filip Mesar waits for a face-off for Montreal against Toronto at Bell Centre on September 25, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSLAVSep 14, 2026

Filip Mesar Enters Make Or Break Year In Laval

The Canadiens' 2022 first-rounder is heading into the final season of his entry-level deal without an NHL game to his name.

San Jose Sharks goaltender Gabriel Carriere skates during warmups before a game against the Edmonton Oilers on April 3, 2025. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYHFDSep 14, 2026

Carriere bets on Hartford for first free agent move

The goaltender left San Jose's system after two seasons and signed a one-year deal with the Wolf Pack.

Sweden forward Eddie Genborg scores against the United States during the IIHF World Junior Championship in St. Paul on December 31, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSGRSep 14, 2026

Genborg Looks Healthy Again in Sweden After AHL Playoff Injury

The Red Wings prospect skated in an SHL preseason game for Timra IK, a sign his recovery is on track ahead of Sweden's Sept. 19 opener.

Utah Mammoth first-round pick Ethan Belchetz stands beside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected at the NHL Draft on June 26, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSTUCSep 14, 2026

Four Roadrunners Regulars Head To Mammoth Rookie Camp

Utah's rookie camp roster, posted Tuesday, includes Owen Allard, Daniil But, Michael Hrabal and Artem Duda.

Brendan Brisson appears for Vegas against Dallas on January 24, 2025. File photo.
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FREE AGENCYTORSep 14, 2026

Maple Leafs sign Brendan Brisson to one-year deal

The former Golden Knights first-round pick arrives in Toronto after a 37-point season with the Hartford Wolf Pack.

Exterior of Cleveland’s Rocket Arena, then called Quicken Loans Arena, before the 2018 NBA Finals on June 6, 2018. File photo; the 2027 AHL All-Star Classic is not shown.
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NEWSCLESep 14, 2026

Rectifi Signs On As Presenting Partner Of 2027 AHL All-Star Classic

The Cleveland Monsters have named Rectifi their season presenter for 2026-27 and the presenting partner of February's All-Star Classic at Rocket Arena.

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NEWSSep 12, 2026

AHL Marks 9/11 and Remembers Ace Bailey, Mark Bavis

The league's day of remembrance centers on two AHL alumni and Kings scouts who were aboard United Flight 175 out of Boston.

Justin Carbonneau reacts after the St. Louis Blues select him 19th overall at the NHL Draft on June 27, 2025. File photo.
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PROSPECTSSPRSTLSep 3, 2026

Justin Carbonneau's Path to St. Louis Runs Through Springfield First

The Blues' 2025 first rounder is expected to open the year with the Thunderbirds, and one Blues outlet is betting he does not stay there long.

Trey Augustine leads Michigan State onto the ice before facing Penn State at Beaver Stadium on January 31, 2026. File photo.
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PROSPECTSGRDETSep 3, 2026

Trey Augustine Eyes Griffins Starting Job as Pro Career Begins

The Red Wings' top goalie prospect will battle for the crease in Grand Rapids this fall with an eye on Detroit down the road.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Philip Samuelsson defends Ottawa Senators forward Tom Pyatt during a preseason game on October 1, 2016. File photo.
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COACHINGROCSep 3, 2026

Philip Samuelsson Joins Amerks Coaching Staff After Retiring As Player

The former Penguins draft pick and longtime AHL defenseman moves behind the bench in Rochester after 15 pro seasons.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin warms up before facing Detroit at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2026. File photo.
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CONTRACTHFDSep 1, 2026

Rangers and Wolf Pack Extend AHL Affiliation Through 2028-29 Season

The agreement keeps Hartford as the Rangers' top development affiliate through the 2028-29 season as the partnership enters its 30th season.

Maksymilian Szuber passes the puck for Utah against Anaheim on September 22, 2025. File photo.
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CONTRACTMTLUTAAug 12, 2026

Canadiens Sign Defenseman Maksymilian Szuber to One-Year Deal

Montreal adds the German blueliner, who turns 24 later this month, on a two-way contract after acquiring him from Utah in June.