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Rangers appoint Jonathan Quick Director of Goaltending Development

The New York Rangers have hired Jonathan Quick as Director of Goaltending Development and Derick Brassard as a player development assistant, forming a refreshed front-office pair under director of player development Tanner Glass to cultivate the franchise’s goaltending pipeline. Quick’s stay with the team follows his retirement after the 2025-26 season, with the goal of developing young netminders for the Rangers’ system, including prospects like Dylan Garand.

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Avalanche signs Georgii Merkulov to one-year contract

Colorado Avalanche signed forward Georgii Merkulov to a one-year contract, adding a prolific AHL scorer who led Providence in points and should bolster depth for the 2026-27 season. With 11 NHL games on his resume, Merkulov will compete for a depth role as the Avalanche reshape their forward group and look for NHL callups from their extended roster.

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Capitals Sign Oliver Suvanto to Three-Year ELC

The Washington Capitals signed 17-year-old Finnish forward Oliver Suvanto to a three-year entry-level contract with a $1.075 million NHL cap hit and $87,500 in the AHL, with plans to loan him to Tappara for the 2026-27 season. The 18th overall pick in the 2026 draft is Capitals’ first Finnish first-rounder in two decades, coming off an 11-point Liiga season and strong World Junior performances as they aim to develop him for North American pro hockey.

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