Ottawa GM Pierre Dorion has said he doesn’t want to rush their development, preferring longer-term rebuilding, and Belleville coach Troy Mann agrees with that philosophy. TAMPA, Florida — After a bumpy start, things are starting to fall in place quite nicely for the red-hot Belleville Senators, who have rapidly climbed the American Hockey League standings.
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NEW YORK — On your third official day in the NHL there are worse places to take an optional morning skate than this: Under the bright TV lights and famous wooden roof at Madison Square Garden. There Adam Brooks was Friday morning, pushing himself to exhaustion alongside fellow Toronto Maple Leafs scratches Trevor Moore and
The American Hockey League season is more than two-months old, and some patterns have started to emerge. Here is a look at some key headlines through the opening third of the regular season: Milwaukee (Nashville Predators) The Predators have relied on Milwaukee to deliver a steady supply of young talent over the years. Defensemen Roman
by Megan Cahill | AHL On The Beat The Syracuse Crunch are a community-oriented organization that proudly supports the local fanbase that has cheered on 26 seasons of hockey in downtown Syracuse. Along with season-long initiatives like Change For Change, a program created by players in 2012-13 that aims to raise money for pediatric cancer
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … American Hockey League President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that Hershey Bears forward Matt Moulson and Grand Rapids Griffins forward Matthew Ford have been selected as the playing captains for the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic presented by Ontario International Airport, to be held January 26-27 in Ontario, Calif. Captains
Before Monday night, the last time Marko Dano had played an NHL game while wearing a Blue Jackets sweater, he looked like a critical part of the franchise’s future. The first-round draft pick (No. 27 overall in 2013) had an assist in that April 11, 2015, game at the New York Islanders. It capped a
by Lindsey Willhite | AHL On The Beat When Garret Sparks was seven years old, his parents, Mike and Lisa, decided it seemed like the right time to introduce him to hockey. They signed up Garret for the Scooters program at the Elmhurst YMCA – the same outdoor rink where Mike started playing in fourth
The Florida Panthers have acquired forward Ryan Haggerty from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Kevin Roy. Haggerty, 26, has recorded three goals and three assists in 23 games with the AHL’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins this season, his sixth pro campaign. Last year, the Stamford, Conn., native produced career highs with 23 goals and 44
The New Jersey Devils have acquired forwards Nick Merkley and Nate Schnarr, junior defenseman Kevin Bahl, a 2020 first-round draft pick and a conditional 2021 third-round pick from the Arizona Coyotes in exchange for forwards Taylor Hall and Blake Speers. Merkley, 22, has tallied three goals and 13 assists for 16 points in 26 games
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. … The American Hockey League announced today that Syracuse Crunch forward Gemel Smith has been selected as the CCM/AHL Player of the Week for the period ending December 15, 2019. Smith scored five goals in three road games for the Crunch last week, including his second career hat trick. On Wednesday night, Smith
Joseph Blandisi had a simple goal Sunday. Sleeping in. “I’m hoping,” Blandisi said. “I’m hoping. We’ll see what happens, though.” As it turned out, nothing happened to Blandisi on Sunday morning. He didn’t have to go anywhere for the first time in four days and was in position to engage in some well-deserved slumbering. Over
First-round draft pick Moritz Seider is making an impression during his first season in North America. Story and body photo by Mark Newman / Cover photo by Getty Images When Moritz Seider was figuring out what to wear during the 2019 NHL Entry Draft at Rogers Arena in Vancouver last June, he decided to rock
by Joe Roberts | AHL On The Beat Maybe they’re burning sage in the locker room. Or maybe they’re just avoiding a sophomore slump due to their tireless work, dynamic skills, and newfound level of comfort with the pro game. For the Utica Comets, the second-year duo of Jonah Gadjovich and Kole Lind have been
Jaycob Megna’s bloodlines gave him a pretty good chance to become a professional athlete. The hockey part was a longshot. “We kind of lucked out with the genes,” Megna quipped. “It’s been good.” Born in Plantation, Fla., Megna and his family moved to the Chicago area when he was around a year old after his
In a continuing look at the crop of new prospects coming into focus in the American Hockey League, the attention turns to forwards. Mastering the ups and downs that come with the transition to the top developmental league in the world is a must for those who hope to find success at this level and,
ROCHESTER – At first, Taylor Leier couldn’t comprehend what had happened to his right shoulder. In the immediate aftermath of his freak training accident, Leier said he was in “complete shock.” Later on, Leier, 25, said he would wake up during the night and wonder if he was dreaming about the injury. “Like, there’s no
The Detroit Red Wings have acquired defenseman Kyle Wood from the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for defenseman Oliwer Kaski. Wood, 23, has collected three goals and two assists in 14 games with Charlotte this season. In 201 career AHL contests with Charlotte, San Jose, Tucson and Springfield, Wood has totaled 26 goals and 76 assists
by Steve Brown | AHL On The Beat While the San Diego Gulls have turned their play around on the ice, the players are changing lives off it. In support of the local community during the holiday season, the Gulls’ entire 25-man roster of players is championing the organization’s mission by participating in two events