2021 AHL preseason begins Oct. 6

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today its composite 2021 preseason schedule, leading up to the start of the league’s 86th campaign next month. In operation since 1936, the American Hockey League serves as the top development league … Continue reading

Eichel stripped of Sabres captaincy, placed on IR with neck injury

Jack Eichel no longer is captain of the Buffalo Sabres. General manager Kevyn Adams announced the decision Thursday after Eichel failed his training camp physical because of a herniated disk in his neck and was placed on injured reserve. Adams … Continue reading

Petersen signs three-year contract extension with Kings

Calvin Petersen signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $5 million. The 26-year-old goalie is in the final season of a three-year, $2.575 million contract ($858,333 … Continue reading

Dahlin agrees to three-year, $18 million contract with Sabres

Rasmus Dahlin agreed to a three-year, $18 million contract with the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday. It has an average annual value of $6 million. The 21-year-old defenseman was a restricted free agent. He scored 23 points (five goals, 18 assists) … Continue reading