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Syracuse Crunch prepare for 2026-27 AHL season with roster changes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 11:19 AM

Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Syracuse Crunch prepare for 2026-27 AHL season with roster changes

Summary

The Syracuse Crunch are set to begin the 2026-27 American Hockey League season under head coach Joel Bouchard. Following a successful regular season, finishing second in the North Division, the team faced an early exit from the Calder Cup Playoffs against the Cleveland Monsters. The Crunch underwent significant roster changes this offseason, raising questions about their ability to replicate past success while maintaining a strong pipeline for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team's core includes promising young players like Jakob Pelletier and Conor Geekie, along with new acquisitions to bolster leadership. Adjustments in goaltending with Mads Sogaard and Olivier Rodrigue will also be critical as the season unfolds.

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Latest Updates

•Syracuse Crunch finished 41-24-3-4 last season
•Joel Bouchard remains head coach
•Key players include Jakob Pelletier and Conor Geekie
•New goaltending duo consists of Mads Sogaard and Olivier Rodrigue
•Crunch lost in first round of Calder Cup Playoffs

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11:19 AMYahoo Sports — Syracuse Crunch 2026-27 American Hockey League Season Preview

What they're saying

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An offseason overhaul and a new wave of prospects put the spotlight on Joel Bouchard and the Crunch culture. Can they keep it up and maintain a steady pipeline for the Lightning?
— Yahoo Sports

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