Thunderbirds sign 2-time AHL MVP Tynan

The Springfield Thunderbirds have signed forward T.J. Tynan to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season. One of the most decorated AHL players of the last decade, Tynan returns to Springfield where he began his pro career … Continue reading

Tracking free agency, AHL

The free agency period in the AHL and the National Hockey League began at noon ET on July 1. Here’s a look at some of the players on the move: Signing Team Player Contract 25-26 AHL Club July 1 Cameron … Continue reading

Lightning acquire Hildeby from Toronto

The Tampa Bay Lightning have acquired goaltender Dennis Hildeby, along with a fourth-round pick in 2027 and a third-round pick in 2028, from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Nick Paul. Hildeby is a two-time AHL All-Star and … Continue reading

Eagles’ Letestu heads to Vegas

The Vegas Golden Knights have hired Mark Letestu as an assistant coach. Letestu spent the 2025-26 season as head coach of the AHL’s Colorado Eagles, guiding the team to a record of 41-20-6-5 and a second-place finish in the Pacific … Continue reading

Canadiens deal Tuch to Columbus, get McKown

The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired forward Luke Tuch from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for forward Hunter McKown. Tuch played 68 games for the AHL’s Laval Rocket in 2025-26, recording nine goals and five assists for 14 points. A … Continue reading

Ward named head coach of Silver Knights

The Vegas Golden Knights have named Joel Ward head coach of the American Hockey League’s Henderson Silver Knights. Ward, 45, rejoins the Silver Knights for his first professional head coaching position after spending the past three years as an assistant … Continue reading