Tanner Laczynski Added to Pacific All-Star Roster, Replacing Injured Carl Lindbom

Tanner Laczynski will represent the Pacific Division at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic in Rockford, Illinois after being added to the roster as an injury replacement for goaltender Carl Lindbom, who is unavailable due to injury. The American Hockey League announced the change on February 3, and Laczynski will take part in events at the BMO Center during All‑Star weekend February 10–11.

Head Coach Ryan Craig framed the selection as recognition of more than statistics. “Tanner has been an integral part of the Silver Knights and the Golden Knights for the past two seasons. He has been a leader for our team, both with his on-ice production and his work ethic, and we are very happy to see him recognized for it. It is an honor that is very much deserved.” Craig’s praise underscores how Laczynski’s blend of scoring and two-way commitment has become central to Henderson’s identity this season.

On the scoresheet, Laczynski has been the Silver Knights’ engine: 13 goals and 36 points in 33 games, leading Henderson in scoring through the first half of the season. Laczynski has also appeared in nine NHL games with the Vegas Golden Knights this season, recording two assists. His AHL career totals include 59 goals and 147 points in 167 games split between Henderson and the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, while his NHL resume lists three goals and seven points in 55 career games with Vegas and the Philadelphia Flyers. A sixth‑round pick of the Flyers in 2016, Laczynski played four seasons at Ohio State and won gold with Team USA at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Championships.

The roster entry carries nuance: Henderson’s release calls this Laczynski’s second All‑Star selection but his first time attending after last year’s selection ended with an injury withdrawal. The AHL roster list prints his name with a “(1st)” designation, reflecting his first actual All‑Star appearance. The Pacific Division roster as printed by the AHL lists: Filip Bystedt, San Jose Barracuda (1st), Jagger Firkus, Coachella Valley Firebirds (1st), Matvei Gridin, Calgary Wranglers (1st), Quinn Hutson, Bakersfield Condors (1st), Tyson Jugnauth, Coachella Valley Firebirds (1st), Kirill Kudryavtsev, Abbotsford Canucks (1st), Tanner Laczynski, Henderson Silver Knights (1st), Andre Lee, Ontario Reign (1st), Jayson Megna (capt.), Colorado Eagles (1st), Isak Posch, Colorado Eagles (1st), Dmitri Simashev, Tucson Roadrunners (1st), Tim Washe, San Diego Gulls (1st), Coach Mark Letestu, Colorado Eagles (1st).

The All‑Star Classic format will showcase skills and small‑ice creativity. The Skills Competition is scheduled for February 10 at 5 p.m. PT and the All‑Star Challenge is set for February 11 at 5 p.m. PT. The main event will use a four‑team, 3-on-3 round-robin structure with six eight-minute games and an eight-minute championship for the top two teams, while the Skills Competition will stage seven events that spotlight speed, shot and puck skills.

Beyond individual recognition, Laczynski’s selection highlights the AHL’s role as a developmental showcase and a marketplace for midseason narratives. For Henderson, featuring a points leader who splits time with Vegas affirms the affiliate pipeline and gives local fans a marquee player to rally behind during a high-visibility weekend presented by BMO. The pattern of Silver Knights All‑Star involvement has often involved replacements and late additions, with past attendees such as Brayden Pachal and Grigori Denisenko filling in for injured players, and Laczynski’s appearance continues that trend while giving him a chance to perform on a bigger stage.

For fans and evaluators, Laczynski’s presence in Rockford is a live audition and a celebratory moment. Expect him to be a focal point in skills sessions and 3-on-3 matchups, where his scoring touch and competitive tenacity can stand out. The All‑Star weekend will confirm how Henderson’s top performers stack up against the AHL’s rising names and provide another chapter in Laczynski’s pro trajectory.