The Springfield Thunderbirds announced today that Stu Bickel has been named an assistant coach on Drew Bannister‘s staff. Bickel, 34, joins the Thunderbirds after serving as head coach and assistant general manager for the Minnesota Magicians in the North American Hockey League during the 2020-21 season. A native of Chanhassen, Minn., Bickel served as an
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The Minnesota Wild have re-signed forward Mason Shaw to a two-year, two-way contract. Shaw, 22, has spent his entire three-year pro career with the AHL’s Iowa Wild, totaling 19 goals and 42 assists for 61 points in 124 games. In 2020-21, Shaw matched a career high with eight goals and added 14 assists for 22
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The Calgary Flames have re-signed goaltender Tyler Parsons to a one-year, two-way contract. Parsons, 23, made one appearance in 2020-21, stopping 20 of 25 shots for the Stockton Heat in a game at Manitoba on Apr. 22. Over four pro seasons, Parsons has played 28 games in the AHL with Stockton, going 10-13-1 with a
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Bryan Rust may not get much play outside of Pittsburgh, but the 29-year-old right-winger is vital to prolonging Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby’s prime. Nothing is guaranteed for Rust past this upcoming season, though. The two-time Stanley Cup champion is set to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2021-2022 season, but it shouldn’t and likely won’t get
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4:46 PM ET Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Juuse Saros to a four-year, $20 million contract. General manager David Poile announced the deal Monday. “Juuse has proven himself as one of the best young goaltenders in the NHL, and we are very pleased to have him remain our No.
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