Toronto Maple Leafs have claimed goalkeeper Cayden Primeau Exemption from Carolina Hurricanes, move forward Sammy Blais Montreal Canadians exemption. Primeau posted the best single-season record in AHL history with 21-2-2 (.880) in 2024-25 Laval Rocket, which included a win and an 11-0-2 straight win in each of his top 10 decisions to end the regular…
Photo: Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Carolina Hurricane claims goalkeeper Brandon Bussi Avoid the Florida Panthers’ waivers. Along with AHL's Providence Bruises for three seasons, Bussi signed with the Panthers on July 1. In 2024-25, Bussi's average goal was 2.77, with an average score of 2.77 out of 33 appearances and a savings of…
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving continued to recover from the ACL surgery, demanding patience. The 33-year-old, frankly speaking in a recent Twitch stream, later reposted to YouTube and highlighted by Hoopshype, made it clear that fans won't get the schedule anytime soon. “I'm back without a schedule, so please don't ask me when I'm back,”…
Gabe Perreault is one of the most exciting talents in the New York Rangers' prospects system. Last season, he tasted the NHL and had five games against the Rangers. However, on Friday, the team decided to send the 2023 first-round picks to the Hartford Wolves for additional development time in the AHL. Perreault will join…
Daniel Walcott hit the ice in training camp this week, ready to enter his 11th season. However, for the first time in a decade, he did not wear a Syracuse crunch jersey. “It's actually very interesting,” Walcott said. “I think I'm a rookie again.” The 31-year-old forward was taken away by the New York Rangers…
For hockey fans, off-season feels like the longest year of the year. With no live games, supporters often turn to other ways of maintaining athleticism. Thankfully, video games and online titles offer a lot of action to bridge the gap until the puck drops again. From classic console favorites to hockey-style slot machines, here are…
Kevin Durant has been on a large number of talented rosters, but 15-time All-Stars show that the most prominent is the synchronization the group has already felt. “How connected everyone is,” Durant said after practice Thursday. “The conversation is very open. No one feels about it when it's honestly true. I feel like they've always…
Patrick Williamstheahl.com writer The latest NHL first-round draft picks start to appear in this week's AHL training camp. Last season, several players in the 2023 NHL Draft have gained some experience at the AHL level. Now they have to do it on the basis of this work. After going to NHL training camp, some people…
Steve Kerr has been in the center of the Golden State Dynasty for more than a decade, but the four-time champion coach is in the final year of his contract, without a clear answer to what will happen next. But he didn't seem to mind. “I’m comfortable entering this season with only one year left…
Photography by Darren Francis Tucson passersby have signed Sammy Walker In the 2025-26 American Hockey League contract. Walker recorded 10 goals and 23 assists in 61 AHL games last season, allocating 33 points between Tucson and Iowa. He was acquired by Utah from Minnesota on February 3, 2025. In three professional seasons, Walker scored 51…