Everybody around Calgary Flames training camp wants to ask Wranglers forward Brett Sutter about the big-league skipper, and understandably so. Darryl is his dad.

The stars are back at long last, and future National Hockey League talent will be a given. The American Hockey League All-Star Classic returns this February.

A winding road led Stefan Noesen to the Carolina organization last season, and a career year in the AHL. Now after re-signing this summer, Noesen is a familiar face for the organization’s young players, whether that’s with the Hurricanes or the Chicago Wolves.

It is one of the most important roles in any National Hockey League organization: the American Hockey League head coach.

Charlie Lindgren signed a three-year deal with the Washington Capitals this summer after going to the Calder Cup Finals with the Springfield Thunderbirds, an experience he said would help him in the long run.

The Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed forward David Cotton and defensemen Jimmy Schuldt and Eddie Wittchow to American Hockey League contracts for the 2022-23 season.

As he begins his seventh pro season, Andrew Poturalski has developed into one of the most talented and decorated players outside the NHL. Now he might have his best chance to stick in the show.

The New York Islanders have signed goaltender Cory Schneider, forward Nikita Soshnikov and defenseman Parker Wotherspoon to one-year deals.

The Calgary Flames have re-signed forward Adam Ruzicka to a two-year contract.

The first three days of New York Islanders rookie camp were normal for Simon Holmstrom, but that’s pretty refreshing after the past two-and-a-half years have been anything but.