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NHL News / Inside The Rink / September 3

ECHL: Fort Wayne Komets Add Arnaud Durandeau and Jack Kopacka

The Fort Wayne Komets have strengthened their roster for the 2026-2027 season by signing forwards Arnaud Durandeau and Jack Kopacka. Durandeau, 27, brings the most North American professional experience of the two.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 3
Jack Kopacka Signs In ECHL

Jack Kopacka Signs In ECHL

09/03/26: Kopacka has finalized his return to North American professional hockey. The former Ducks prospect has signed an ECHL deal with the Fort Wayne Komets, paving the way for him to play out 2026-27 in North America’s third tier.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 23
Jack Kopacka Eyeing Return To North America

Jack Kopacka Eyeing Return To North America

Jack Kopacka’s first stint in professional hockey didn’t yield an NHL opportunity so he opted to spend the last four years in Sweden.  Now, it appears that he’s looking to return to North America, according to Expressen’s Mattias Persson (subscription link).

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