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Four Takeaways from Panthers' Prospect Tournament

September 22, 2021 - The lead-up to Charlotte's long-awaited return to the ice has officially begun. After holding its development camp earlier in September, Florida took part in the Prospect Showcase Tournament over the past four days, squaring off against Nashville, Carolina and Tampa Bay. The Panthers went 1-2-0 over the slate of games, but the importance of wins and losses in these tournaments is far outweighed by simply getting prospects into game situations ahead of training camp. It also provided a first glimpse of some faces that c... Full Story

Dennis Cholowski Signs with Seattle

September 7, 2021 - The signings continue to roll in for Seattle, as the Kraken inked defenseman Dennis Cholowski to a one-year, two-way contract. The 23-year-old - who was Seattle's expansion draft selection from the Red Wings - has completed three full pro seasons in his career, posting 27 points (10g, 17a) in 104 NHL games with Detroit and 35 points (6g, 29a) in 69 AHL games with Grand Rapids. Cholowski split last season between the AHL and NHL and ranked second among Griffins blue liners in scoring. "Dennis is a young defenseman wi... Full Story

Kraken Add Gustav Olofsson on Two-Way Deal

August 25, 2021 - The Seattle Kraken continue to stock their roster, signing defenseman Gustav Olofsson to a one-year, two-way contract. Olofsson, 26, has extensive AHL experience, posting 71 points (11g, 60a) in 203 games with Iowa and Laval and earning an AHL All-Star Game selection in 2015-16. The 6-foot-3 Swede has also appeared in 59 career NHL games with Minnesota and Montreal, picking up 11 assists along the way. "Gustav is a smart, two-way defenseman," said Kraken General Manager Ron Francis. "We believe his size and willingness... Full Story

Seattle Signs Goalie Antoine Bibeau to Two-Way Deal

August 20, 2021 - The Seattle Kraken added another piece to their goaltending system Friday afternoon, signing Antoine Bibeau to a one-year, two-way contract. The 27-year-old netminder has 192 AHL games under his belt over seven pro seasons, posting a 100-64-28 record with a 3.12 goals-against average and a .908 save percentage while suiting up for Toronto, San Jose, Colorado and Chicago. Bibeau, who was an AHL All Star in 2017-18, stood tall for the Wolves last season, going 5-2-1 in eight appearances with a 2.49 goals-against average ... Full Story

• Four Takeaways from Panthers' Prospect Tournament - September 22, 2021
  
• Dennis Cholowski Signs with Seattle - September 7, 2021
  
• Kraken Add Gustav Olofsson on Two-Way Deal - August 25, 2021
  
• Seattle Signs Goalie Antoine Bibeau to Two-Way Deal - August 20, 2021
  
• Kraken Sign Carsen Twarynski and Cale Fleury to Two-Way Contracts - August 13, 2021
  
• Seattle Kraken Name Dan Bylsma as Checkers Assistant Coach - August 10, 2021
  
• Florida Panthers Re-Sign Defenseman Chase Priskie to a One-Year, Two-Way Contract - August 5, 2021
  
• Checkers Sign Evan Fitzpatrick and Karch Bachman to AHL Contracts - August 2, 2021
  
• Florida Panthers Agree to Terms with Forward Zac Dalpe on a Two-Year, Two-Way Contract - July 30, 2021
  
• Charlotte Checkers 2021-22 Schedule Released - July 23, 2021
  
• Checkers Add Seattle Kraken as NHL Affiliate - June 29, 2021
  
• Seattle Kraken, Charlotte Checkers and Florida Panthers Enter into AHL Affiliation Agreement - June 28, 2021
  
• Tracking Panthers Prospects and Former Checkers as Hockey Season Begins - January 13, 2021
  
• Checkers will not participate in 2020-21 AHL Season - January 4, 2021
  
• Checkers to Continue Affiliation with Greenville Swamp Rabbits - November 20, 2020
  
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• Carolina Hurricanes sign forward Morgan Geekie to 1-year deal - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 16)
• AHL Charlotte Checkers affiliate with Seattle Kraken of NHL - AHL Charlotte Observer (July 2)
• Charlotte Checkers will return in 2021-22 AHL hockey season - AHL Charlotte Observer (May 27)
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• NHL Hurricanes rookie Steven Lorentz earns place in lineup - AHL Charlotte Observer (April 1)
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