> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # May 5th FTB: AHL teams are relocating - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/toronto-maple-leafs-news-ahl-news-utica-comets-abbotsford-ahl-binghamton-devils-nhl-news-tom-wilson/ - Published: 2021-05-05T09:00:00.000Z - Updated: 2021-05-05T09:00:00.000Z - Description: Utica to Abbotsford and Binghamton to Utica. That’s it. For now. - Author: Adam Selvig - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 Good morning Toronto Maple Leafs fans! The Leafs are first in the division, we only have four games left, what could be better? The biggest news from yesterday, was the announcement that the Vancouver Canucks were moving their AHL affiliate - the Utica Comets - from upstate New York to Abbotsford, BC. This will bring the Canucks prospects to the same time zone as the parent club, which is the trend over the past few years. Abbotsford was the former home to the Calgary Flames affiliate (Abbotsford Heat) from 2009-2014, before moving to New York and becoming the Adirondack Flames and introducing us all to [Scorch](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/remembering-the-short-life-of-scorch--failed-hockey-mascot-214347943.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com). > The Vancouver [#Canucks](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Canucks?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) confirmed today their intent to relocate the club's [@TheAHL](https://twitter.com/TheAHL?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) affiliate to [#Abbotsford](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Abbotsford?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com), BC, for 2021-22\. > Fans can get secure their tickets by making a deposit, or learn more at [https://t.co/iDnTD8RZEF](https://t.co/iDnTD8RZEF?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [pic.twitter.com/wjLxtuFATp](https://t.co/wjLxtuFATp?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Vancouver #Canucks (@Canucks) [May 5, 2021](https://twitter.com/Canucks/status/1389739123158642693?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > A statement from Comets President Robert Esche in response to the Vancouver Canucks’ recent announcement: [pic.twitter.com/9lnBj9UA6b](https://t.co/9lnBj9UA6b?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Utica Comets (@UticaComets) [May 5, 2021](https://twitter.com/UticaComets/status/1389741953835749376?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Canucks move will not leave the fans in Utica without some AHL hockey, as the New Jersey Devils are looking to move their AHL team from Binghamton to Utica. > Big [#AHL](https://twitter.com/hashtag/AHL?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) news here.[@Canucks](https://twitter.com/Canucks?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) will relocate their AHL affiliate from Utica, NY to Abbotsford, B.C. 🇨🇦 for the 2021-22 season. > > The [@BingDevils](https://twitter.com/BingDevils?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) previously announced [#NJDevils](https://twitter.com/hashtag/NJDevils?src=hash&ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) were cutting ties, so the final shoe to drop will be New Jersey relocating their AHL franchise to Utica. [https://t.co/lvVSR5mTs5](https://t.co/lvVSR5mTs5?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Tony Androckitis (@TonyAndrock) [May 5, 2021](https://twitter.com/TonyAndrock/status/1389741226459602956?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) There’s some division shuffling for next season on the way AHL fans, but so far Binghamton is the place without a franchise. In other news... The Leafs lost the game and the Foligno: --- #### Related [Foligno injured as Leafs fall short in overtime](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/foligno-injured-as-leafs-fall-short-in-overtime-toronto-maple-leafs-montreal-canadiens/) --- Also, a special post-move mid-week Back to Excited! --- #### Related [Back to Excited Episode 141: Awards Season](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/back-to-excited-episode-141-awards-season/) --- Centre of Leafs nation has a new podcast up with Sportsnet’s Justin Bourne --- #### Related [Interview with Justin Bourne | Centre of Leafs Nation | Podcast Player | Maple Leafs Aggregator](https://mapleleafsaggr.com/podcast-player/podcast/85264/interview-with-justin-bourne?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- I want to make fun of it somehow, but it is a good move by Lucic for the team. --- #### Related [Milan Lucic does Flames a solid by waiving NMC ahead of expansion draft](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/nhl-calgary-forward-milan-lucic-willing-to-do-flames-a-solid-by-waiving-no-trade-ahead-of-expansion-draft-200825398.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Bad news for the Capitals ahead of the playoffs. --- #### Related [Capitals' Evgeny Kuznetsov added to NHL's COVID-19 protocol list](https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/capitals-evgeny-kuznetsov-added-nhls-covid-19-protocol-list/?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- The Rangers are losing players all over the place. --- #### Related [Ryan Lindgren, Jacob Trouba also done for the season - Blue Seat Blogs](https://blueseatblogs.com/2021/05/04/ryan-lindgren-jacob-trouba-also-done-for-the-season/?utm%5Fsource=feedly&utm%5Fmedium=rss&utm%5Fcampaign=ryan-lindgren-jacob-trouba-also-done-for-the-season) --- This is great, I love it. Even the Sabres winning part. --- #### Related [Houser and Bjork lead the Sabres to another victory over the Islanders](https://www.diebytheblade.com/2021/5/4/22420365/houser-and-bjork-lead-the-buffalo-sabres-to-another-victory-over-the-new-york-islanders?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) --- Oh, uh, and there was something else, something I was supposed to tip-toe around...something everyone was [talking about.](https://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2021/5/4/22419976/new-york-rangers-release-statement-regarding-nhl-department-of-player-safetys-decision-on-tom-wilson?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Ah, it’s not important. Have a great day everyone!