Florida Everblades adjust roster with Pittsburgh Penguins affiliation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:13 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The Florida Everblades are adapting their roster in light of their new affiliation with the Pittsburgh Penguins, announced as the ECHL's new partner recently. Goalie Cam Johnson is expected to remain with the team despite being signed by the AHL's Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. The Everblades lost captain Oliver Chau to retirement and traded Hunter Sansbury for goalie prospect Gabriel D'Aigle, adding younger talent in the transition. Coach Brad Ralph acknowledged the changes but expressed confidence in maintaining the team's competitive edge.
- •Florida Everblades become ECHL affiliate of Pittsburgh Penguins this summer.
- •Captain Oliver Chau announces retirement, impacting team leadership.
- •Goaltender Cam Johnson signed but likely remains with Everblades.
- •Everblades trade Hunter Sansbury for prospect Gabriel D'Aigle.
- •Everblades focus on maintaining competitive roster amid changes.
- 9:13 AMYahoo Sports — How will the Pittsburgh Penguins impact the Florida Everblades roster?
"A look at how the Florida Everblades' new NHL affiliate Pittsburgh and AHL affiliate Wilkes-Barre/Scranton will impact the ECHL champions.
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