What happened: MacArthur agreed to return after Jacksonville retained him on its season-ending roster. The ECHL forward remains with the club for the upcoming campaign.
Why it matters: Jacksonville keeps one of its most productive forwards as it builds its 10th-anniversary roster. The club also enters its first season affiliated with Minnesota and Iowa.
By the numbers: MacArthur recorded 13 goals and 23 assists for 36 points in 42 ECHL games during 2025-26, averaging 0.86 points per game.
What to watch: Jacksonville’s remaining offseason signings will shape the supporting cast around MacArthur before the 2026-27 season.