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The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenseman Olen Zellweger from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Aton Wahlberg and the 45th-overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Anaheim trades Olen…
The Toronto Blue Jays are scheduled to take on the Texas Rangers on Friday for the second matchup of a four-game series. Leading up to the start of the contest, the club announced some roster moves, DFAing a former top prospect. Reports indicate that right-handed pitcher Simeon Woods-Richardson is being designated for assignment by the […] The post Blue Jays DFA former top prospect before Rangers matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Although Morgan Rielly has provided the Toronto Maple Leafs with a Western Conference-heavy trade list, general manager John Chayka said on Thursday that he does not anticipate the veteran defenseman being traded. Hockey insider Chris Johnston provided some pushback to those comments on the latest episode of TSN’s Insider Trading. “I can tell you it […] The post NHL rumors: Will Maple Leafs still trade Morgan Rielly after John Chayka’s comments? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In just a few hours, 223 young players will hear their names called at the 2026 NHL Draft. It will be the biggest day of their hockey careers, and the…
The Ottawa Senators are bringing in a two-time Stanley Cup winner, executing a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks for 12-year veteran forward Andre Burakovsky. The Senators have acquired Andre Burakovsky from the Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/bDZVbcRj4r — Daily Faceoff (@DailyFaceoff) June 26, 2026 In exchange, the Hawks receive a 2027 sixth-round pick. Burakovsky is heading into the final year of his $5.5M deal. It's a pretty hefty cap hit for a bottom-six 11-goal scorer, and one has...
The New Jersey Devils are looking to make some changes to their team after a disappointing season, and they’ve already done so, trading Simon Nemec to the Calgary Flames. Dougie Hamilton was another name who was involved in trade rumors, but the Devils may be unlikely to trade him now, according to Nick Kypreos of […] The post NHL rumors: Devils unlikely to trade Dougie Hamilton after Simon Nemec move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Blue Jays will turn back to Brandon Valenzuela at catcher on Friday.Toronto got Alejandro Kirk back from the injured list, and he took over as the starter catcher, which led to Brandon Valenzuela being the backup. However, Valenzuela is still playing a good amount, as he’s back starting on Friday in the second […] The post Blue Jays Make Brandon Valenzuela Decision During Rangers Series Amid Losing Skid appeared first on HEAVY .
The National Hockey League’s annual entry draft is almost upon us, friends, and it’s a time to get excited about the future of your favourite NHL club! And, for those of us who are getting up there in years, it’s time to start feeling a bit old, as the draft commentators tout the youth of…
Irf Gaffar joined Daily Faceoff Live to talk about which players on Vancouver may find new homes for next season.
The 2026 NHL Draft is less than five hours away, and while that’s usually one of the most chaotic events on the NHL calendar, the few days leading into have been equally so.Over the past week, some massive names around the National Hockey League have been traded, and after an intriguing 2025/26 campaign, the 2026/27 […] The post Senators Acquire Former First-Round Pick in Trade With the Blackhawks appeared first on HEAVY .
Despite making the playoffs in 2025, the Carolina Panthers were still just 8-9 overall. And while all eyes turn toward the hopeful improvement of quarterback Bryce Young, it may be the defense that ends up being Carolina’s calling card in 2026. The Panthers went out and signed edge rusher Jaelan Phillips to a four-year, $120 […] The post ESPN Analyst Issues Clear Message to Jaelan Phillips and the Panthers Defense appeared first on HEAVY .
The Blackhawks received a 2027 sixth-round pick from Ottawa in exchange for Burakovsky.
Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Ottawa Senators acquired the rights to restricted free agent goaltender Samuel Ersson from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. Ersson, 26, had only recently joined Toronto after the Maple Leafs acquired him from the Philadelphia Flyers in the deal that sent Joseph […] The post Senators make goalie trade with Maple Leafs after tumultuous Linus Ullmark seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Red Wings could be a team to watch this offseason as they look to end their playoff drought.Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin has requested a trade, and if they move him, Detroit will look to replace him through the trade market. Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Red Wings acquiring Shane […] The post Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquiring Former Top Pick in Intriguing Move appeared first on HEAVY .
Right now, it seems like the Minnesota Wild have their eyes on the prize of Dylan Larkin. Why wouldn't they? For one, he actually wants to come to Minnesota, and he's an established scoring center. His speed down the middle would give the Wild a new and needed element. It makes a ton of sense for th...
The Buffalo Sabres continue to be active ahead of tonight’s NHL Draft. Earlier this week, they sent defenseman Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for the fourth overall…
After making the playoffs last season, the Carolina Panthers aim for a big 2026-27 campaign. While much of the attention is on Bryce Young’s development and the offense gelling, the defense is seemingly flying under the radar. ESPN’s Mina Kimes opened up about why she believes Carolina could have one of the best defenses in […] The post Why Mina Kimes can’t wait to watch Panthers’ defense in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Toronto Maple Leafs appear ready to usher in a new era by selecting Gavin McKenna with the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. NHL analyst Kevin Weekes believes the organization is eager to add the consensus top…
The New York Islanders missed the playoffs for the second year in a row this past season, but they made strides in terms of where they want to be in the future. That means they have to start the work now, and they recently agreed to an extension with one of their key players, Tony […] The post Islanders’ Tony DeAngelo signs $9 million extension with New York appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Colorado will have to approach this offseason with limited cap space.
The Colorado Avalanche will be bringing back all six defensemen next season with a pair of re-signings. The post Avs already putting Nichushkin’s money to use with pair of re-signings appeared first on Mile High Sports .
While the San Antonio Spurs held double digit leads in all but Game 1 of the NBA Finals, what was perhaps the nail in the coffin was in Game 4 when De’Aaron Fox’s late-game blunder set up OG Anunoby’a game-winning tip-in. Fox’s decision not to hold the ball and try and dribble the clock out […] The post Landry Shamet gets brutally honest on De’Aaron Fox play in Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
New York Rangers general manager Chris Drury has raised eyebrows for much of the last two years, and his latest move is producing the same reaction. With the 2026 NHL Draft looming, the Blueshirts are completing a trade with the Montreal Canadiens. They are sending 23-year-old left winger Brett Berard to The Great White North […] The post Rangers trade intriguing forward to Canadiens ahead of NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Zellweger is a restricted free agent who produced 22 points in 76 games last season with the Ducks.
We are just hours away from the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft. Given the lack of consensus among draft experts and continued trade boom across the league, it’s sure to be a night full of surprises. Got your popcorn ready? This year, the Calgary Flames will have a top-heavy draft, with seven picks…