Around the A Notebook

The Winnipeg Jets have brought in Kaapo Käkhönen as help for the Manitoba Moose. The Abbotsford Canucks, Calgary Wranglers, and more feature this week.

AHL Plays of the Week

The WBS Penguins, Springfield Thunderbirds, Calgary Wranglers and Milwaukee Admirals all found a spot in Lizz’s top-five plays in the AHL last week.

Rocket go all in with team-first mentality

The formula for the Laval Rocket’s early success this season is straightforward, according to new head coach Pascal Vincent. It started long before the opening game when he began referring to a certain “wolf pack” mentality.

Change of scenery treating Sokolov well

Nothing personal, but Egor Sokolov needed a change. After four seasons with the Belleville Senators, the power forward felt that he needed a new opportunity, something different.

AHL stint a confidence builder for Jarry

Tristan Jarry was back at Pittsburgh Penguins practice Sunday, one day after being recalled from a conditioning loan with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. And he is hoping for a clean slate after a successful stint in the AHL.

Checkers off to strong start

A championship atmosphere through the Panthers organization and a quick start by the Checkers have things looking up in Charlotte.