# ahl (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ahl. Page: Feed: --- ## [Afternoon Notes: Kucherov, Seider, Europe](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/afternoon-notes-kucherov-seider-europe.html) _2026-08-21 · Brennan McClain · Pro Hockey Rumors_ While much of the discussion has focused on defensemen Cale Makar and Quinn Hughes, another top talent is also eligible for an extension this offseason. Nikita Kucherov, coming off his second Hart Trophy win, will enter the final season of an eight-year, $76MM ($9.5MM AAV) contract signed with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2018. Kucherov’s \[…\] ## [Alex Burmistrov Signs With ECHL Cincinnati](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/alex-burmistrov-signs-with-echl-cincinnati.html) _2026-08-21 · Brennan McClain · Pro Hockey Rumors_ The 8th overall pick of the 2010 NHL Draft is returning to the States. According to Tony Androckitis of Inside AHL Hockey, the ECHL’s Cincinnati Cyclones have signed forward Alexander Burmistrov for the 2026-27 campaign. Burmistrov, 34, is one of only a few active players to have suited up for the Atlanta Thrashers. In the \[…\] ## [Brett Peterson, Jeff Kealty, Jeff Greenberg On Red Wings GM Radar](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/brett-peterson-jeff-kealty-jeff-greenberg-on-red-wings-gm-radar.html) _2026-08-21 · Gabriel Foley · Pro Hockey Rumors_ The Detroit Red Wings’ search for their next general manager is fully underway. Another round of interviews was held on Thursday, per Ryan Hana of the Winged Wheel Podcast, to help Detroit narrow down what is believed to be a long list of assistant general managers from across the hockey world. Specifically, Florida Panthers AGM \[…\] ## [Nottingham ready to go for Stewart’s third season](https://prohockeynews.com/nottingham-ready-to-go-for-stewarts-third-season/) _2026-08-21 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ Nottingham Panthers Head Coach Danny Stewart is looking for his side to keep progressing through pre-season as preparations continue for the 2026/27 campaign. Stewart enters his third season in Nottingham having already delivered three trophies, winning the Playoffs in 2025 … Continue reading → The post Nottingham ready to go for Stewart’s third season first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [OVO Hydro to host three EIHL games in December](https://prohockeynews.com/ovo-hydro-to-host-three-eihl-games-in-december/) _2026-08-21 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ The OVO Hydro will host professional ice hockey for the first time this December, as Glasgow Clan, Dundee Stars and Fife Flyers bring the Motorpoint Elite League to the country’s largest purpose-built events arena for a special double header of … Continue reading → The post OVO Hydro to host three EIHL games in December first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Dixon happy with recruitment as Guildford head to France](https://prohockeynews.com/dixon-happy-with-recruitment-as-guildford-head-to-france/) _2026-08-21 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ Guildford Flames Head Coach Paul Dixon is pleased with the work done over the summer as his side prepares to begin its pre-season programme this weekend. The Flames head to France to face Jokers de Cergy-Pontoise in their first warm-up … Continue reading → The post Dixon happy with recruitment as Guildford head to France first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [K-Wings acquire Aidan Sutter from Nailers](https://prohockeynews.com/k-wings-acquire-aidan-sutter-from-nailers/) _2026-08-21 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ KALAMAZOO, MI – The Kalamazoo Wings, proud ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Vancouver Canucks, announced Thursday that they have acquired defenseman Aidan Sutter from the Wheeling Nailers in exchange for defenseman Robby Drazner’s ECHL qualifying-offer rights. Sutter, 23, is a … Continue reading → The post K-Wings acquire Aidan Sutter from Nailers first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Merzlikins out indefinitely for Blue Jackets after shoulder surgery](https://prohockeynews.com/merzlikins-out-indefinitely-for-blue-jackets-after-shoulder-surgery/) _2026-08-21 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ Elvis Merzlikins is out indefinitely for the Columbus Blue Jackets after having shoulder surgery, the team announced on Thursday. “Elvis informed us a few weeks ago that he was experiencing some discomfort in his shoulder during his offseason workouts,” Blue Jackets … Continue reading → The post Merzlikins out indefinitely for Blue Jackets after shoulder surgery first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Divver named recipient of 2025-26 Ellery Award](https://prohockeynews.com/divver-named-recipient-of-2025-26-ellery-award/) _2026-08-21 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that veteran hockey writer Mark Divver has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2025-26 season. The James H. Ellery Memorial Award is presented … Continue reading → The post Divver named recipient of 2025-26 Ellery Award first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Blue Jackets’ Elvis Merzlikins Out Indefinitely After Shoulder Surgery](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/blue-jackets-elvis-merzlikins-undergoes-shoulder-surgery.html) _2026-08-21 · Gabriel Foley · Pro Hockey Rumors_ The Columbus Blue Jackets announced that goaltender Elvis Merzlikins underwent surgery to repair a shoulder injury after experiencing discomfort during offseason workouts. General manager Don Waddell said an MRI confirmed the need for surgery. The team has not announced a timetable for Merzlikins’ return, and the late-summer procedure could jeopardize his availability for the start \[…\] ## [One Cloud, Every AI Layer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LoE2lPeDgyk7) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Run agents, inference, and infrastructure on one stack — economics improve as you scale. ## [Joe Pavelski Joins Wisconsin Badgers Staff](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/joe-pavelski-joins-wisconsin-badgers-staff.html) _2026-08-20 · Brennan McClain · Pro Hockey Rumors_ Former player Joe Pavelski has found a new gig for the 2026-27 season, but it won’t be in the NHL. According to an announcement from the program, the University of Wisconsin has hired Pavelski as Director of Player Development. Additionally, the Badgers hockey team has hired Andy Brandt as an Assistant Coach and Steve Briere \[…\] ## [Minor Transactions: 08/20/26](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/minor-transactions-08-20-26.html) _2026-08-20 · Ethan Hetu · Pro Hockey Rumors_ Although August is a relatively quiet month in the hockey calendar, that doesn’t mean it’s without any kind of player movement. NHL training camps begin next month, but many leagues across Europe are already far closer to the start of their regular season. As a result, there is still quite a bit of player movement \[…\] ## [Ducks Sign Cruz Lucius To Entry-Level Contract](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/ducks-sign-cruz-lucius-to-entry-level-contract.html) _2026-08-20 · Ethan Hetu · Pro Hockey Rumors_ The Anaheim Ducks have announced the signing of prospect forward Cruz Lucius to an entry-level contract. The Ducks acquired Lucius’ signing rights in a trade with the Pittsburgh Penguins yesterday. Anaheim did not disclose the financial terms of Lucius’ contract outside of the fact that it carries a two-year term. Lucius will be eligible for \[…\] ## [Red Wings Acquire Sutter Muzzatti From Predators](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/red-wings-acquire-sutter-muzzatti-from-predators.html) _2026-08-20 · Gabriel Foley · Pro Hockey Rumors_ The Nashville Predators have traded the rights to forward Sutter Muzzatti to the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for future considerations. Detroit followed the trade by signing Muzzatti to a two-year, entry-level contract. Nashville was set to lose Muzzatti’s signing rights before the start of the regular season after leaving the 2023 draft pick unsigned. \[…\] ## [Bruins and Oilers To Play 2027 NHL Global Series In Germany](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/bruins-and-oilers-to-play-2027-nhl-global-series-in-germany.html) _2026-08-20 · Marcus Antonelli · Pro Hockey Rumors_ The Bruins and Oilers are two teams that will play in Germany as part of the NHL Global Series for 2027, the league announced this morning. For the first-time ever, Munich and Cologne will host regular-season games during the 2027-28 NHL season. The Bruins will play in the home city of newly acquired winger JJ \[…\] ## [Underrated Prospects: Metropolitan Division](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/underrated-prospects-metropolitan-division.html) _2026-08-20 · Bradley Keith · Pro Hockey Rumors_ Having made the rounds across the Central, Atlantic, and Pacific, looking at less discussed prospects in each division to keep an eye on this upcoming season, we wrap things up with the Metropolitan. There’s the defending champions in Carolina, along with divisional foes who hung banners last decade, looking to capture that magic one more \[…\] ## [Morgan Rielly Expects To Stay With Maple Leafs](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/morgan-rielly-expects-to-stay-with-maple-leafs.html) _2026-08-20 · Marcus Antonelli · Pro Hockey Rumors_ Morgan Rielly is the Toronto Maple Leafs’ longest tenured player on the current roster. It appears that the title will remain with Rielly, as he’s not expecting to pack his bags anytime soon. According to Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com, Rielly told reporters at a Hockey Night in Brampton Charity Event that he’s expecting to play \[…\] ## [Snapshots: Kings Direction, Ramsay, Kinkaid](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/snapshots-kings-direction-ramsay-kinkaid.html) _2026-08-19 · Ethan Hetu · Pro Hockey Rumors_ Despite the retirement of franchise icon Anze Kopitar earlier this year, the Los Angeles Kings have not been deterred in their efforts to ice a playoff team for the 2026-27 season. The club was relatively active in free agency, signing deals with veterans such as Mats Zuccarello, Erik Haula, Erik Gustafsson, Corey Perry, and Scott \[…\] ## [Canadiens’ Adam Engstrom Has Drawn Trade Interest](https://www.prohockeyrumors.com/2026/08/canadiens-adam-engstrom-has-drawn-trade-interest.html) _2026-08-19 · Ethan Hetu · Pro Hockey Rumors_ Rival NHL teams have inquired about the possibility of trading for Montreal Canadiens defenseman Adam Engstrom over the course of the summer, writes Arpon Basu of The Athletic. According to Basu, the Canadiens “are open to” trading Engstrom, but they “see him as having considerable value,” meaning interested teams are unlikely to be able to \[…\] ## [Nailers add Dodero](https://prohockeynews.com/nailers-add-dodero/) _2026-08-19 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers announced the team has signed forward Chris Dodero to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Dodero, 30, is set to begin his fifth professional season and third in the ECHL. He began his professional … Continue reading → The post Nailers add Dodero first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WQ7AeMTxAynI) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Szmagaj returns to Solar Bears](https://prohockeynews.com/szmagaj-returns-to-solar-bears/) _2026-08-19 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Solar Bears, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Tampa Bay Lightning, announced the club has re-signed defenseman Ethan Szmagaj to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Szmagaj, 24, rejoins the Solar Bears after he was acquired in … Continue reading → The post Szmagaj returns to Solar Bears first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Gladiators bring back Nolan](https://prohockeynews.com/gladiators-bring-back-nolan/) _2026-08-19 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ Duluth, Ga. – The Atlanta Gladiators, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators and the American Hockey League’s Milwaukee Admirals, announced that the team has re-signed forward Ryan Nolan for the 2026-27 season. Nolan returns to the Gladiators … Continue reading → The post Gladiators bring back Nolan first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Comets add Zalewski to coaching staff](https://prohockeynews.com/comets-add-zalewski-to-coaching-staff/) _2026-08-19 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ Mike Zalewski has been hired as an assistant coach for the Utica Comets. A native of nearby New Hartford, N.Y., Zalewski played 167 regular-season games with the Comets from 2014 to 2017, recording 24 goals and 39 assists. He added … Continue reading → The post Comets add Zalewski to coaching staff first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Butcher rejoins Rush](https://prohockeynews.com/butcher-rejoins-rush/) _2026-08-19 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced veteran forward Alec Butcher has returned to Rapid City for the 2026-27 season. Butcher, 32, is back for his second stint with … Continue reading → The post Butcher rejoins Rush first appeared on Pro Hockey News . ## [Fuel ink trio of players](https://prohockeynews.com/fuel-ink-trio-of-players/) _2026-08-19 · PHN Staff Report with official press release · Pro Hockey News_ FISHERS, INd. – The Indy Fuel have announced the signings of Kyle Aucoin, Michael Marchesan and Anthony Petruzzelli for the 2026-27 season. Aucoin, 24, returns to Indy after four regular-season games and five playoff games last season. Before beginning his … Continue reading → The post Fuel ink trio of players first appeared on Pro Hockey News .