Nobody Wants to Pay the Price for Dylan Larkin, and That’s Exactly Detroit’s Problem
Two months into a trade request that has not moved an inch, four suitor teams, zero offers that match the asking price, and a front office that cannot even make the call. Dylan Larkin wants out of Detroit. He has wanted out since mid-April, when the Red Wings closed a tenth straight season without a playoff game and he picked up the phone to tell Steve Yzerman’s office he was done waiting. That was nearly four months ago. Nothing has happened. Yzerman has since stepped aside as general manager. The front office hired an outside search firm to find his … Continue reading
Best back with Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s San Jose Sharks and American Hockey League’s San Jose Barracuda, announced that forward Gavin Best has re-signed for the 2026-27 season. Best, 24, joined the Thunder this past March and tallied 11 points (5g-6a) in 17 games. He turned pro after playing a four-year collegiate career split between Michigan State and Ferris State University. Best was named captain for the Bulldogs during his senior campaign and finished with a career-best 26 points (12g-14a). Overall, he tallied 45 points (22g-23a) in 85 games. Best had a solid junior … Continue reading
Rush agree to terms with McMillan
RAPID CITY, S.D. – The Rapid City Rush, ECHL affiliate of the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, announced the team has agreed to terms with rookie forward Deagan McMillan for the 2026-27 season. McMillan comes to Rapid City to begin his professional hockey career. He brings five years of junior hockey experience, most recently with the British Columbia Hockey League’s Vernon Vipers. McMillan captained his hometown team last season and led the Vipers with 21 goals and 120 penalty minutes in 42 games, while his 42 points were good for second on the club. The 21-year-old spent four seasons in … Continue reading
Coach’s Challenges expanded for 2026/27 EIHL season
The Motorpoint Elite League will expand the use of Coach’s Challenges during the 2026/27 season, bringing all games fully in line with the IIHF Rule Book. Last season, additional Coach’s Challenge situations were possible in the Challenge Cup Semi-Finals and Final, as well as Playoff Finals Weekend. Alongside challenges for goalkeeper interference, coaches were able to challenge plays they believed involved an offside (play leading to a goal), or a missed stoppage in the attacking zone. This included situations such as a hand pass, the puck being played with a high stick or the puck going out of bounds. Coaches … Continue reading
Young returns to Steelheads
BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Steelheads, ECHL affiliate of the Dallas Stars, announced that the club has signed defenseman Nick Young to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Young, 24, rejoins the Steelheads after skating with Idaho for 11 games last season for his first ECHL experience. He three points (2g-1a) in his stint with Idaho last season to go along with 12 penalty minutes. Prior to pro hockey, the Raleigh, North Carolina native played four seasons at Union College in New York, skating in 144 games and grabbing 30 points (7g-23a). Young served as Union’s captain during the 2025-26 … Continue reading
Gervais agrees to terms with Nailers
WHEELING, W.Va. – The Wheeling Nailers announced the team has signed forward Kishaun Gervais to a contract for the 2026-27 season. Gervais is entering his fourth professional season, having spent the majority of his first three years in the ECHL. He began his pro career by scoring six goals in four games for the SPHL’s Birmingham Bulls, before joining the Tulsa Oilers in November 2023, and proceeding to amass 22 points (13g-9a) and 76 penalty minutes in 52 games. The 24-year-old began the 2024-25 season in Finland, then returned to North America to rejoin the Oilers, before being traded to … Continue reading
