Brett Sutter probably could have scratched out another year or two as a reliable leader on the ice. But the wear and tear was adding up, and Sutter saw a perfect opportunity to take the next step.

To know Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s story, it is first and foremost about family. Guy and Jane Gaudreau fostered their children’s love of the sport, and their love of family. The Gaudreau siblings, Johnny, Matty, Kristen and Katie, were clearly each other’s biggest fans, too. 

The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Steve Sullivan as an assistant coach for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Toronto Marlies.

Andrew Poturalski hasn’t lost any belief he can crack the big leagues and stick around. Don’t bet against him, either, as he heads into what could be a career-changing opportunity in San Jose.

The Nashville Predators have hired Matt Donovan as an assistant coach for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

New Chicago Wolves head coach Cam Abbott brings a unique perspective with him as he prepares to take over guiding the development of the Carolina Hurricanes’ pro prospects.

Shai Buium got his first taste of professional hockey in April, playing one game with the Grand Rapids Griffins after wrapping up his junior campaign at the University of Denver. With key knowledge gained that brief experience, the prospect feels more prepared for what’s ahead of him in 2024-25.

After acquiring their future franchise centerpiece by drafting Macklin Celebrini first overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, the San Jose Sharks have added their potential long-term goaltender by acquiring Yaroslav Askarov from Nashville.

The San Jose Sharks have acquired goaltender Yaroslav Askarov, forward Nolan Burke and a third-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Nashville Predators in exchange for goaltender Magnus Chrona, forward David Edstrom and a conditional first-round pick in 2025.

The AHL’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the mandatory use of cut-resistant neck protection by all of its players and on-ice officials, beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 season.