The Grand Rapids Griffins have signed defenseman Marcus Crawford to an American Hockey League contract for the 2026-27 season. Crawford was the most valuable player, outstanding defenseman and scoring champion in the ECHL in 2025-26 when he recorded 14 goals, … Continue reading
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Bedard signs 5-year, $75 million contract with Blackhawks
Connor Bedard signed a five-year, $75 million contract with the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday. It has an average annual value of $15 million. The center, who turned 21 on Friday, had 75 points (30 goals, 45 assists) in 69 games … Continue reading
Drysdale signs 4-year, $26 million contract with Flyers
Jamie Drysdale signed a four-year, $26 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. It has an average annual value of $6.5 million. The 24-year-old defenseman, who was a restricted free agent, avoided a salary arbitration hearing. “We’re excited to have … Continue reading
Ahokas tapped as new head coach of Eagles
The Colorado Avalanche have hired Jussi Ahokas as head coach of their American Hockey League affiliate, the Colorado Eagles. Ahokas, 45, joins the Eagles after three seasons as head coach of the Ontario Hockey League’s Kitchener Rangers, a tenure that … Continue reading
Papaioannou named head coach of Abbotsford Canucks
Former Wheeling Nailers’ head coach Ryan Papaioannou has been named head coach of the American Hockey League’s Abbotsford Canucks. In his lone season as Wheeling’s head coach in 2025-26, he led the Nailers to the North Division title with a … Continue reading
Breen inks deal with Goatheads
RIO RANCHO, N.M. – The New Mexico Goatheads announced that the team has signed forward Lynden Breen to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Breen joins the Goatheads after spending the 2025-26 season with the South Carolina Stingrays, where he … Continue reading
