Ottawa signs Kinrade for 2010-11

The Ottawa Senators, parent club of the AHL’s Binghamton Senators, announced today they have re-signed defenseman Geoff Kinrade to a one-year, two-way contract. Kinrade, 25, spent the 2009-10 season in Binghamton, recording professional highs in goals (seven), assists (20) and points (27) while accumulating 59 penalty minutes in a career-high 76 games. He ranked first […]

Wolves sign Phillips

The Chicago Wolves announced Wednesday that they have signed defenseman David Phillips. The 22-year-old defenseman made his North American hockey debut last season, when he appeared in 52 games with American Hockey League’s Rockford IceHogs, notching six assists and 52 penalty minutes. He also competed in six ECHL outings with the Toledo Walleye, tallying two […]

Blackhawks sign five

The Chicago Blackhawks, parent club of the AHL’s Rockford IceHogs, have signed forwards Evan Brophey, Nathan Davis and Hugh Jessiman, defenseman Jassen Cullimore, and goaltender Hannu Toivonen to one-year contracts. Brophey, 23, recorded 14 goals, 17 assists, and 39 penalty minutes in 79 regular-season games with the IceHogs during the 2009-10 campaign, before being held […]

Panthers acquire Santorelli

The Florida Panthers, parent club of the AHL’s Rochester Americans, have acquired restricted free-agent forward Mike Santorelli from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in the 2011 Entry Draft. Santorelli led the Milwaukee Admirals with 26 goals and 59 points in just 57 games last season, his third pro campaign. The […]

Blues add veteran forward Scatchard

The St. Louis Blues, parent club of the AHL’s Peoria Rivermen, have signed forward Dave Scatchard to a two-way contract, executive vice president and general manager Doug Armstrong announced.  Scatchard, 34, spent his 2009-10 campaign between the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Milwaukee Admirals and the National Hockey League’s (NHL) Nashville Predators. With Milwaukee, he made […]

Canucks re-sign Bliznak, Zimmerman

The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, announced that they have re-signed center Mario Bliznak and defenseman Sean Zimmerman. Bliznak, 23, made his NHL debut in 2009-10, appearing in two contests with Vancouver. He registered 28 points (13-15-28) and 40 penalty minutes in 76 games with the Manitoba Moose of the […]

TB inks Angelidis; Norfolk re-signs Fornataro

The Tampa Bay Lightning, parent club of the AHL’s Norfolk Admirals, have signed free agent center Mike Angelidis to a one-year, two-way contract, Lightning Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman announced, while the Admirals also re-signed forward Matt Fornataro to a one-year AHL deal. Angelidis, 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, has played in 235 career AHL […]

Ottawa inks Lessard, Hale for 2010-11

The Ottawa Senators, parent club of the AHL’s Binghamton Senators, announced today the club has signed defenseman David Hale and forward Francis Lessard to one-year, two-way contracts. Hale, 29, skated in 39 games for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2009-10, recording four assists and 25 penalty minutes. He also appeared in four contests for the […]

Panthers sign free agent Callahan

The Florida Panthers, parent club of the AHL’s Rochester Americans, have signed free-agent defenseman Joe Callahan. Callahan, 27, appeared in one game with the San Jose Sharks in 2009-10 and spent the rest of the season with the Worcester Sharks, San Jose’s AHL affiliate. He recorded an assist with San Jose and 15 points (4-11-15) […]

Islanders sign Sim to two-way deal

The New York Islanders, parent club of the AHL’s Bridgeport Sound Tigers, have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way (NHL/AHL) contract with Jon Sim. A native of New Glasgow, N.S., Sim recorded 22 points (13 goals, nine assists) in 77 games last season, his third with the Islanders. During the 2008-09 season, the 32-year-old […]