Ross Armour
Forward • Nottingham Panthers
Arrives as part of an effective swap with Nottingham, adding proven Elite League scoring depth up front.
2026/27 Season Preview
Glasgow Clan
DT Rating
Predicted Finish
Quick Facts
Head Coach
Mike Sirant
Captain
Deven Sideroff
Arena
Braehead Arena
2025/26 Finish
8th
Power Play
15.79%
Penalty Kill
76.85%
DT Ratings
Our editorial assessment of each team's fantasy potential heading into the new EIHL season.
Attack
★★★★★
4.0Defence
★★★★★
4.0Goaltending
★★★★★
3.5Depth
★★★★★
3.5DT Value
★★★★★
4.0Club Overview
Glasgow head into 2026/27 off the back of one of last season's best stories. Finishing 8th in the regular season, the Clan went on a genuine Cinderella playoff run upsetting regular-season champions Belfast Giants before falling to eventual champions Cardiff Devils in the semifinal. Head coach Mike Sirant returns to build on that momentum.
Unlike some of their rivals, this is a reload rather than a rebuild. Captain Deven Sideroff and assistant captain Steven Seigo both return, and the vast majority of last season's contract list has been extended: Alex Forbes, Robert Lachowicz, Tristin Langan, Mick Messner, Austin Mitchell-King, Cade Neilson, Brady Risk, Rylan Schwartz and Miihkali Teppo are all back.
The additions are targeted rather than wholesale. Forward Ross Armour and defenceman Matt Spencer both arrive from Nottingham Panthers, while Joseph Hazeldine makes the reverse move to Nottingham — effectively a like-for-like swap between the two clubs.
Elsewhere, Josh Tarzwell and Cole Kodsi add further forward depth, and Jake Johnson, Julius Reini and Juho Rautanen strengthen the blue line.
In goal, Rasmus Tirronen arrives from Black Wings Linz to replace departing Sami Aittokallio, joining an extended Liam Soulière and English goaltender Daniel Norton.
The most notable departure is defenceman Colton Poolman, who has retired, while Aittokallio and Lucas Brine both move on from the crease.
With continuity in the room and a proven playoff run behind them, Glasgow look well-placed to push for a higher regular-season finish this time around rather than relying on a late surge.
Summer Arrivals
Matt Spencer
Defence • Nottingham Panthers
A physical, experienced defenceman who joins Armour in the move across from Nottingham.
Rasmus Tirronen
Goaltender • Black Wings Linz (Austria)
A 35-year-old veteran netminder brought in to replace departing starter Sami Aittokallio.
Jake Johnson
Defence • Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL)
The most recent confirmed addition, joining just before pre-season to add further blue-line depth.
Julius Reini
Defence • Pioneers Vorarlberg (Austria)
A mobile Finnish defenceman who adds another two-way option to a retooled back end.
Josh Tarzwell
Forward • Mount Royal Univ. (Canada)
Steps up from Canadian university hockey into a forward group with genuine depth and competition.
Cole Kodsi
Forward • Orlando Solar Bears (ECHL)
A big-bodied winger who adds size and scoring competition to the middle six.
Summer Departures
Colton Poolman
Defence • Retired
Hangs up his skates after last season's playoff run, leaving a gap in blue-line experience.
Sami Aittokallio
Goaltender • Unia Oswiecim (Poland)
Departs as Glasgow brings in Rasmus Tirronen to reshape the goaltending group.
Joseph Hazeldine
Defence • Nottingham Panthers
Moves the other direction in the swap that brought Ross Armour and Matt Spencer to Glasgow.
Brett Neumann
Forward • Guildford Flames
One of last season's forwards moves on to a divisional rival.
Projected Line-up
With most of last season's group back, Glasgow's lines carry more certainty than most — though combinations are still likely to shift once pre-season games get underway.
First Line: Deven Sideroff, Ross Armour and Cole Kodsi
Second Line: Tristin Langan, Mick Messner and Brady Risk
Third Line: Rylan Schwartz, Cade Neilson and Austin Mitchell-King
Fourth Line: Josh Tarzwell, Robert Lachowicz and Alex Forbes
First Pairing: Steven Seigo & Matt Spencer
Second Pairing: Jake Johnson & Julius Reini
Third Pairing: Juho Rautanen & Miihkali Teppo
Netminders: Rasmus Tirronen, Liam Soulière, Daniel Norton
Players To Watch
DT Star
Deven Sideroff
The captain and clear top-line center, expected to anchor Glasgow's offense throughout the season.
Sleeper Pick
Cole Kodsi
A physical, sizeable winger arriving from a competitive ECHL environment who could outperform his fantasy price early on.
Breakout Candidate
Ross Armour
Joins in the swap from Nottingham with a chance to be a focal offensive piece in a new environment.
Top Defenceman
Matt Spencer
A physical, experienced blueliner who should see significant minutes on Glasgow's top pairing.
Starting Netminder
Rasmus Tirronen
The likely starter behind a settled, largely returning defensive group — a strong platform for consistent numbers.
Fantasy Outlook
DT Verdict
Glasgow bring back the core of a team that went on a genuine playoff run last season, and added just enough depth to push higher up the table. A solid, if not spectacular, source of fantasy value across the lineup.
Season Prediction
Season Prediction
5th–7th
Best Case
Build on last season's run and push into the top half of the table.
Worst Case
A middling regular season with another reliance on a playoff surge.
Confidence
Medium
Continuity plus a couple of smart additions gives Glasgow a real chance to improve on last season's regular-season finish, even if their ceiling ultimately depends on how last year's playoff run translates into consistent regular-season form.
Editors Note
This preview reflects confirmed signings and departures as of mid-July 2026. Projected line combinations will be updated during pre-season as Glasgow's deployment becomes clearer.