AHL

What the Austin Watson Signing Means for the Red Wings’ Roster

The Detroit Red Wings have signed winger Austin Watson to a one-year, two-way contract. Going into training camp Watson went to Red Wings’ training camp on a PTO (professional tryout). An Ann Arbor, Michigan native, Watson is a 32 year old winger who uses his 6’4”, 238 lb. frame to bring physical play to the […]

AHL: Jacob Ingham Re-Signs with Ontario Reign

ONTARIO, Calif. — As the 2024-25 season commences, players from their respective American Hockey League (AHL) teams are signing contracts to participate in this season’s games. The Los Angeles Kings organization has strategically reassigned a considerable number of players to the Ontario Reign, their AHL affiliate. The top prospected players were goalies, and a handful […]

AHL: Iowa Wild Take Final Preseason Game Over Rockford IceHogs

Coralville, Iowa- on Thursday, October 3rd, The Iowa Wild and Rockford IceHogs each played their last of two preseason games. This time, they met Halfway at Xtream Arena, Home of the ECHL’s Iowa Heartlanders, affiliate of the Iowa Wild. 20-year-old Hunter Haight stole the show in the halfway clash, notching a shorthanded goal, a powerplay […]

Winnipeg Jets Announce More Training Camp Cuts

The Winnipeg Jets announced today that they’ve made more roster moves with their training camp group. Defensemen Simon Lundmark, forwards Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Mason Shaw and Dominic Toninato were all placed on waivers for the purpose of assignment to the Manitoba Moose. Goaltender Thomas Milic and defensemen Tyrel Bauer and Dmitry Kuzmin were assigned to the […]

Boston Bruins Claim Vancouver Canucks Goaltender Off Waivers

The Boston Bruins are in a bind with goaltender Jeremy Swayman still unsigned with less than a week left before opening night. Joonas Koripsalo will be the starting goalie in net for Boston on October 8, but the backup position is still in some doubt. On Wednesday, the Bruins claimed a potential option in Vancouver […]

Winnipeg Jets Announce Second Round of Training Camp Cuts

The Winnipeg Jets have narrowed their training camp groups down from two to just one. Ville Heinola and Logan Stanley being on injured reserve opens up a completely different window of opportunity for the Jets’ defensive depth. See below the players who were cut from the one remaining Jets’ training camp group. Per Murat Ates […]

AHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins: An Interview With Sam Houde

September means hockey is back and training camps are in full swing. Inside The Rink started the season in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton on a rainy fall day and sat down with center Sam Houde. Houde was drafted in 2018, in the fifth round, #133 overall by the Montreal Canadiens. Houde is very quick on his feet during […]

Brandon Bussi in net for the Providence Bruins

Opinion: Boston Bruins Might Have an Issue at Backup Goaltender

The Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman are locked in a staredown to see who will cave first in contract negotiations. Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney has stated that the team is willing to go to the December 1 deadline and does not seem to be budging on the offer that was given to the 25-year-old […]

Winnipeg Jets Announce First Round of Cuts

The Winnipeg Jets have announced today’s first round of cuts from training camp. Three defensemen and nine forwards were released in total. The first three forwards to be cut were assigned to the Manitoba Moose: Chaz LuciusHenri NikkanenDanny Zhilkin Zhilkin and Lucius were expected cut early from camp as both forwards are getting back into […]

Winnipeg Jets Re-Sign Cole Perfetti to Bridge Contract

The Winnipeg Jets announced today that they’ve signed forward Cole Perfetti to a two-year contract extension worth an average annual value (AAV) worth $3.25 million annually. The Whitby, Ontario native was named to the Jets’ 2024 training camp roster before he had a contract in place. He’s coming off a 38-point season (19G, 19A) in […]