The Montreal Canadiens have acquired defenseman Nicolas Beaudin from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Cameron Hillis.

The influx is well underway. All 32 National Hockey League teams are busily shaping rosters, including sending young talent to the American Hockey League to continue their development.

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

Kurtis Gabriel, a veteran of 371 American Hockey League games over an eight-year pro career, announced his retirement on Monday in a social media post.

Scott Leber, sports director at WTVO-TV in Rockford, Ill., has been selected as the recipient of the James H. Ellery Memorial Award for the 2021-22 season.

The Rockford IceHogs have added Rob Klinkhammer as an assistant coach, joining head coach Anders Sorensen’s staff.

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Buddy Robinson on a one-year, two-way contract.

The Rockford IceHogs have signed forward David Gust to an American Hockey League contract for the 2022-23 season.

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

The Chicago Blackhawks have agreed to terms with forward Dylan Sikura on a one-year, two-way contract.