Fifteen weeks after clinching the second championship in franchise history, the Toronto Marlies are back in action with their sights set on a repeat. Unlike after their 2018 championship, much of the roster remains intact. In many ways, it looks…
The defending Calder Cup champion Toronto Marlies begin their 2026-27 AHL regular season on the road against the Rochester Americans. Led by first-year head coach Steve Sullivan, Toronto features a largely intact championship core bolstered by several new additions, including forward Miles Wood. Goaltender Artur Akhtyamov is projected to start the opener, supported by backup Samuel Hlavaj, as the Marlies navigate an expanded eight-team North Division.
Offseason acquisition Brendan Brisson is slated to start on the top line alongside captain Logan Shaw and Vinni Lettieri. The writer highlights Brisson as a key player to watch, noting his offensive pedigree as a former first-round pick and the opportunity to revitalize his career in Toronto's high-accountability system.
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