Minor league affiliation changes.

[CHRDANHUTCH]

Affiliations:

Sabres are affiliated with Cincy. Was announced a couple of weeks ago.

didn't Calgary and Stockton jump from Adirondack to Kansas City, JW, AND I believe that's a multi-year deal....

might as well add Portland to that list also, because of today's acquisition/approval by Comcast Spectacor, and the ECHL confirming the transfer of Alaska, for 2018/19, which will eliminate another affiliation/working agreement

 

[Predarat]

The wording of this makes me think Wichita and Ottawa might part ways.

The Wichita Thunder will host a press conference on Tuesday, June 20th at 3 p.m. inside the Cox Lounge at INTRUST Bank Arena to make a major announcement regarding a new partnership with an NHL franchise.

Not sure if it would be worded that way for a renewal/extension.

http://www.wichitathunder.com/news/press-release/thunder-hosting-press-conference-on-tuesday.html

 

[royals119]

2017-18 affiliations
Adirondack Thunder - ?/New Jersey Devils (unofficial?)
Allen Americans - San Jose Sharks (2017-18 at least)
Atlanta Gladiators - Boston Bruins (2018-19)
Brampton Beast - Montreal Canadiens (expired)
Cincinnati Cyclones - Buffalo Sabres (2017-18 at least)
Colorado Eagles - Colorado Avalanche (2019-20)
Florida Everblades - Carolina Hurricanes (O&O)
Fort Wayne Komets - INDEPENDENT
Greenville Swamp Rabbits - New York Rangers (2017-18)
Idaho Steelheads - Dallas Stars (2017-18)
Indy Fuel - Chicago Blackhawks (2018-19)
Jacksonville IceMen - ?
Kalamazoo Wings - Tampa Bay Lightning (expired)
Kansas City Mavericks - Calgary Flames (2017-18 at least
Manchester Monarchs - Los Angeles Kings (no longer O&O, deal length unknown)/Florida Panthers (unofficial?)
Norfolk Admirals - Nashville Predators (2017-18 at least)
Orlando Solar Bears - Toronto Maple Leafs (option year, not sure whose option)
Quad City Mallards - Vegas Golden Knights (2017-18 at least)
Rapid City Rush - Arizona Coyotes (expired)
Reading Royals - Philadelphia Flyers (2018-19)
South Carolina Stingrays - Washington Capitals (2017-18)
Toledo Walleye - Detroit Red Wings (2017-18)
Tulsa Oilers - Winnipeg Jets (expired)
Utah Grizzlies - Anaheim Ducks (2017-18 at least)
Wheeling Nailers - Pittsburgh Penguins (2017-18)
Wichita Thunder - Ottawa Senators (expired)
Worcester Railers - New York Islanders (2017-18)

Available Affiliations
Minnesota Wild
Vancouver Canucks
Edmonton Oilers
Columbus Blue Jackets
St. Louis Blues

I switched to red for confirmed contract lengths because it stands out better than green.

Confirmation there are two years left onFlyers -Royals affiliation.

https://twitter.com/JasonGuarente/status/875405015388749824

 

[Agalloch]

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

2017-18 affiliations
Adirondack Thunder - New Jersey Devils (2017-18 at least)/Tampa Bay Lightning (unofficial)
Allen Americans - San Jose Sharks (2017-18 at least)
Atlanta Gladiators - Boston Bruins (2018-19)
Brampton Beast - Montreal Canadiens (length unknown)
Cincinnati Cyclones - Buffalo Sabres (2017-18 at least)
Colorado Eagles - Colorado Avalanche (2019-20)
Florida Everblades - Carolina Hurricanes (O&O)
Fort Wayne Komets - Arizona Coyotes (2017-18)
Greenville Swamp Rabbits - New York Rangers (2017-18)
Idaho Steelheads - Dallas Stars (2017-18)
Indy Fuel - Chicago Blackhawks (2018-19)
Jacksonville IceMen - Winnipeg Jets (2017-18 at least)
Kalamazoo Wings - Vancouver Canucks (2017-18)
Kansas City Mavericks - Calgary Flames (2017-18 at least)
Manchester Monarchs - Los Angeles Kings (presumed)/Florida Pathers (unoffiacial)
Norfolk Admirals - Nashville Predators (2017-18 at least)
Orlando Solar Bears - Toronto Maple Leafs (2017-18)
Quad City Mallards - Vegas Golden Knights (2017-18 at least)
Rapid City Rush - Minnesota Wild (2017-18)
Reading Royals - Philadelphia Flyers (2018-19)
South Carolina Stingrays - Washington Capitals (2017-18)
Toledo Walleye - Detroit Red Wings (2017-18)
Tulsa Oilers - St. Louis Blues (2017-18 at least)
Utah Grizzlies - Anaheim Ducks (2017-18 at least)
Wheeling Nailers - Pittsburgh Penguins (2017-18)
Wichita Thunder - Edmonton Oilers (2017-18 at least)/Ottawa Senators (unofficial)
Worcester Railers - New York Islanders (2017-18)

No Affiliation or Working Agreement
Columbus Blue Jackets

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

bold added to indicate confirmed affiliations for 2017-18 (bold black print means confirmed for upcoming year with term of affiliation contract unknown)

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

confirmation of Steelheads/Stars being up after this season

http://www.idahosteelheads.com/blog/steelheads-news/steelheads-extend-affiliation-agreement/

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

The link in the above tweet re: Rapid City/Minnesota specifically mentions the deal being "for the 2017-18 season", so I'll take that as confirmation of a one-season deal.

 

[kyfry]

Wichita to announce new affiliate at 3pm Central time. According to the teams twitter page the new ECHL divisional alignment is to come out today as well.

 

[kyfry]

Wichita is now affiliated with Edmonton/Bakersfield.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

Wichita is now affiliated with Edmonton/Bakersfield.

Thanks! List updated.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Adirondack

The Coalition and Thunder have been working on a new NHL/AHL affiliation and expect an announcement in July.

http://news10.com/2017/06/23/group-has-enough-money-to-purchase-adirondack-thunder/

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

Tulsa TBD now.

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

list (post #430) updated

 

[Agalloch]

Tulsa TBD now.

I guess they go with Ottawa.

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

I guess they go with Ottawa.

any updates on Adirondack's plans since 6/23?

 

[Tater Tot]

any updates on Adirondack's plans since 6/23?

There has been no announcement yet, it is expected before the end of the month.

 

[Tao Jersey Jones]

 

[Jackets Woodchuck]

list (post #430) updated

 

[210]

list (post #430) updated

Just a thought here...once all the affiliations are announced how about the mods lock this thread and you start a new one with the list in the first post. This way we won't be scrolling to find post #430 if we need to see it.

Although I guess this only works if the mods allow it.

 

[garnetpalmetto]

Just a thought here...once all the affiliations are announced how about the mods lock this thread and you start a new one with the list in the first post. This way we won't be scrolling to find post #430 if we need to see it.

Although I guess this only works if the mods allow it.

I've got no problem with it - in case I miss the last affiliation if either you or Jackets would PM me, I'll close this one

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

I've got no problem with it - in case I miss the last affiliation if either you or Jackets would PM me, I'll close this one

make sure that when the new list comes out that Portland has to be listed, TIA.

 

[210]

make sure that when the new list comes out that Portland has to be listed, TIA.

I know I'm going to regret asking this, but why would Portland be on a 2017-18 affiliation list when they don't start play until 2018-19?

Worcester wasn't added to the affiliation listing until 10-ish weeks ago, so there's no reason to add Portland until they actually have an affiliation.

 

[Big Z Man 1990]

I hope Worcester hooks up with Boston, Cincinnati with Columbus and Allen with Dallas in the future. Kansas City is looking to move up to the AHL as the new Blues affiliate in that league. Brampton should eventually hook up with Toronto too. Maybe 2 of the Florida ECHL teams can hook up with the state's NHL teams.

I'm all for ECHL and AHL teams hooking up with local NHL teams. I'd really love to see the Wolves join up with the Blackhawks too.

 

[210]

I hope Worcester hooks up with Boston, Cincinnati with Columbus and Allen with Dallas in the future. Kansas City is looking to move up to the AHL as the new Blues affiliate in that league. Brampton should eventually hook up with Toronto too. Maybe 2 of the Florida ECHL teams can hook up with the state's NHL teams.

I'm all for ECHL and AHL teams hooking up with local NHL teams. I'd really love to see the Wolves join up with the Blackhawks too.

While nothing is impossible, there is virtually no chance Worcester affiliates with Boston.