The American Hockey League has announced the dates and opponents for all 32 teams’ home openers for the 2022-23 season.

Matt Kessel got two seasons for the price of one. The young defenseman was able to get in a third season at UMass and play 33 games of pro hockey, all in the span of nine months.

Two prospects in last week’s Buffalo Sabres development camp will likely be starting their NHL careers this season: JJ Peterka and Jack Quinn, who showcased massive growth in 2021-22, becoming dynamic presences as AHL rookies.

The New York Rangers have agreed to terms with free-agent forward Turner Elson and defenseman Andy Welinski on one-year contracts.

The Detroit Red Wings have hired Tucson Roadrunners head coach Jay Varady as an assistant coach.

The Rockford IceHogs have signed defenseman Adam Clendening to a one-year American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season.

Most people are already projecting top prospect Marco Rossi to be in the Minnesota Wild lineup on opening night. Just don’t tell him that. “I know I have to earn that spot. Nobody gives it to me.”

The Florida Panthers have signed defenseman Michael Del Zotto to a one-year, two-way contract.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed defenseman Lawrence Pilut to a one-year, two-way contract.

The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with defenseman Ashton Sautner on a one-year, two-way contract.