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Player Development

7 stories from the newsroom.

Darren Raddysh in Tampa Bay Lightning uniform at Bell Centre during the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs, April 26, 2026. File photo. — David Kirouac-Imagn Images

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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.

Minnesota Wild winger Nick Foligno celebrates a goal with Kirill Kaprizov against Colorado on May 13, 2026. File photo. — Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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Wild Add Dan MacKinnon, Promote Goligoski in Front Office Moves

Minnesota hired Dan MacKinnon as Assistant Director of Amateur Scouting and promoted Alex Goligoski to Player Development Coach on August 3.

Washington Capitals center Trent Whitfield, right, skates against New Jersey Devils right wing Brian Gionta on December 28, 2002. File photo. — Lou Capozzola-USA TODAY NETWORK

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Trent Whitfield Named Providence Bruins Head Coach

The longtime assistant coach takes over as the 14th head coach in franchise history after a decade on the staff.

John Tavares battles Matt Duchene during Toronto’s game against Dallas at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2026. File photo; Patrick O’Sullivan is not pictured. — Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

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Maple Leafs Promote Patrick O'Sullivan to Director of NHL Development

Toronto elevates its development coach of three seasons to lead NHL player development.

Jonathan Quick tracks the puck for the New York Rangers against Detroit at Madison Square Garden on April 4, 2026. File photo. — Danny Wild-Imagn Images

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Rangers Hire Jonathan Quick as Director of Goaltending Development

The retired netminder returns to New York in a player development role after three seasons with the club.

Tampa Bay Lightning players react after their playoff loss to Montreal on May 3, 2026. File photo. — Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

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Lightning extend Syracuse Crunch affiliation through 2030

Tampa Bay's AHL partnership with the Crunch will continue for four more seasons.

Exterior of AdventHealth Center Ice in Wesley Chapel, Florida, in a December 5, 2019 file photo. Zachary LaBella, Jordyn Kimmel and the 2026 USA Hockey national camps are not shown. — Kim Klement -USA TODAY Sports

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Two Jr. Lightning players earn USA Hockey national camp invites

Zachary LaBella and Jordyn Kimmel are attending national development camps after advancing through state and regional levels.