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First-half deals reshape AHL rosters

December 21, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe

With the NHL roster freeze beginning at midnight on December 21, several American Hockey League teams completed key trades to strengthen their lineups ahead of the season's midpoint. Notable moves include the Iowa Wild acquiring star defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks and the Bakersfield Condors adding forward Sam Poulin from the Pittsburgh Penguins. These transactions aim to boost playoff contention as the second half approaches.