1926–27 New York Americans season



The 1926–27 New York Americans season was the 2nd season of the New York Americans. The club added coach Newsy Lalonde and defenceman Red Dutton. The club improved its play to finish 4th in the Canadian Division but again did not qualify for the playoffs.

Off-season
Gorman decided to drop the coaching duties and he hired Newsy Lalonde from the former Saskatoon Sheiks of the Western Hockey League (WHL). As part of the dispersal of the WHL's players, Gorman signed defenceman Red Dutton of the Calgary Tigers, however Dutton ended up with the Montreal Maroons. Dutton would later be traded to the Americans.

Regular Season
During the Americans season opener, coach Newsy Lalonde played his last NHL game and then retired for good.

Normie Himes played the first of nine consecutive seasons for the Americans. He'd lead the team in scoring five times and retire having played 402 games, all for the franchise. However, he'd only play in the post season once.

Bobby Connors played his first NHL game during the Americans 3-2 over the Ottawa Senators on February 26, 1927.

Playoffs

 * The Americans did not qualify for the post season.

Regular Season

 * Scoring
 * Goaltending

Awards and Records

 * Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: Billy Burch

Transactions

 * Trade Jesse Spring to the Toronto St. Patricks for Laurie Scott on November 15, 1926.
 * Trade Charlie Langlois to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Lionel Conacher on December 16, 1926.

Trivia

 * Americans who recorded a hat trick this season include:
 * Billy Burch during the 5-2 win over the New York Rangers on December 26, 1926.