The Carolina Hurricanes announced they have recalled forward Justin Robidas from their AHL affiliate Chicago Wolves. 

Robidas is fourth in AHL rookie scoring with 17 goals and 31 assists for 48 points in 65 games this season.

The 22-year-old continues to work his way up the professional ranks after recording 12 goals and 27 points in 32 games with the ECHL's Norfolk Admirals last season. 

Originally a fifth round pick of the Hurricanes in 2021, Robidas is a crafty playmaker who won a QMJHL and Memorial Cup Championship with the Quebec Remparts in 2023. 

Son of long time NHL defenseman Stephane Robidas, Justin's first chance to make his NHL debut comes Apr. 4 in what will likely be a fiery game against the Washington Capitals. 

 This move comes as Hurricanes forwards Jordan Staal and Andrei Svechnikov are questionable with injuries. 

Keep an eye on The Hockey News' Carolina Hurricanes site for updates on the team's lines. 

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The Henderson Silver Knights announced they have signed forward Trevor Connelly and goaltender Cameron Whitehead to professional tryout agreements (PTO) for the remainder of the season. 

Connelly signed a three-year entry level deal while Whitehead signed a two-year entry level deal that begin next season with the Vegas Golden Knights earlier this week. 

Vegas' first round pick in the 2024 draft, Connelly recorded four goals and nine assists in 23 games as a freshman with the Providence College Friars this season. 

The 19-year-old also won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 World Junior Championship. 

After dealing with injuries and putting up average point totals this season it is somewhat surprising to see Connelly turn pro after only one NCAA season and it will be interesting to see how he plays with Henderson down the stretch.

Whitehead posted a record of 13-17-3 with a .911 SP and 2.74 GAA with the Northeastern Huskies this season.

A fourth round pick of the Golden Knights in 2022, he finishes his two-year NCAA stint with a 30-31-6 record, .914 SP and 2.68 GAA, backstopping Northeastern to the 2024 Beanpot title. 

With the Silver Knights sitting last in the Pacific Division Connelly and Whitehead will have the opportunity to adapt to the pro game with little pressure. 

Check out The Hockey News' Vegas Golden Knights team site for more roster updates and analysis. 

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The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they have recalled forwards Rutger McGroarty and Ville Koivunen from their AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. 

Koivunen has 21 goals and 55 points in 62 games this season, leading all AHL rookies. 

The 21-year-old led Finland's Liiga in rookie scoring and won a silver medal at the World Junior Championship in 2022. 

A second round selection of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2021, Koivunen was acquired last season in a trade for Jake Guentzel. 

McGroarty has 14 goals and 39 points in 60 AHL games and is pointless in three NHL games in what is his first professional season. 

The 20-year-old made the Big Ten First All-Star Team and was a Hobey Baker Nominee for the University of Michigan Wolverines and won a gold medal with Team USA at the World Junior Championship last season.

The 2022 14th overall selection was acquired in a trade with the Winnipeg Jets in August for 2023 14th overall selection Brayden Yager. 

With the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins having clinched a playoff spot this will be a good chance for these two players to get NHL experience before returning for the Calder Cup Playoffs. 

Keep an eye on The Hockey News Pittsburgh for more updates. 

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The Milwaukee Admirals and Nashville Predators announced they have signed an affiliation extension agreement that runs through the 2028-29 season. 

 The two teams have been affiliated since the Predators joined the NHL in 1998-99, the third-longest affiliation between an AHL and NHL team. 

215 players have appeared in games for both team including Roman Josi, Juuse Saros, and Filip Forsberg. Nine members of the admirals coaching staff have gone on to NHL jobs. 

Milwaukee have been one of the most successful and consistent teams in the AHL since their inauguration, making the playoffs in 23 of the 26 seasons in franchise history. 

It all starts in Milwaukee 🤝

We're proud to announce a multi-year affiliation extension with the @mkeadmirals through the 2028-29 season.

Full details » https://t.co/ICpTBlHKUopic.twitter.com/k4S5toCOKV

— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 24, 2025

They defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins to capture their one and only  Calder Cup in 2004. They also lost in the finals to the Hershey Bears in 2006. 

The Admirals have advanced to the AHL Conference Finals the past two seasons, losing both times to the Coachella Valley Firebirds. They clinched a spot in the 2025 Calder Cup Playoffs earlier this week.

Milwaukee consistently rank in the top-half of the AHL in attendance and it is great to see pro hockey stick in the city. 

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