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The draft is over. Finally. The NHL needs to find a way to fix this. Four hours of the first round is unbearable television, and Sportsnet only made it worse with their bottom-tier panel. I can appreciate that the draft is still very much a niche thing and most people are satisfied to read a…
The New York Jets may have finally found the perfect role for Will McDonald, one that will accentuate that strength instead of exposing his biggest weakness.
The 2026 NHL Draft came and went. Now it’s time for the New Jersey Devils to zoom the lens in […]
The San Antonio Spurs could be adding a lob threat alongside Victor Wembanyama in the front court. According to ClutchPoints’ resident NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Spurs have interest in getting John Collins from the Los Angeles Clippers. Siegel reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ desire to have Collins has now melted, leaving the Spurs and […] The post Spurs Target Explosive Lob Threat Alongside Victor Wembanyama: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
The Nashville Predators acquired forward Adam Edstrom from the New York Rangers in a trade announced Saturday by President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland. The Predators sent forward Massimo Rizzo and a fifth-round pick (148th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft to New York in the deal. Edstrom, 25, appeared in 35 […] The post Predators acquire forward from Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The forward market has dwindled, but Andersson leads a still-robust group of UFA defensemen.
The post Yzerman Explains Why Red Wings Left Traverse City appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . The Detroit Red Wings brought to a halt a nearly three-decade tradition this week. The club made the announcement that […] The post Yzerman Explains Why Red Wings Left Traverse City appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Gleb Pugachyov hopes his paperwork is in order in time to join Ivan Demidov and Alexander Zharovsky when the Canadiens’ development camp begins next week. [ Journal de Montreal ] Pugachyov’s media availability, in which he helpfully explains to everyone how to pronounce his name. [ Canadiens.com ] Timofei Runtso said that the Canadiens had been checking in with him for months leading up to the draft. [ Journal de Montreal ] Cooper Cleaves...
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft has officially wrapped up, and the Carolina Hurricanes made something great out of what was […]
The New York Islanders acquired the signing rights to defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild Saturday in exchange for future considerations. Healey, 22, was originally selected by the Wild in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. A right-shot defenseman from Chicago, Illinois, he recently completed a four-year collegiate career at […] The post Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon explained why he traded star winger Pavel Dorofeyev to the New York Rangers.On Friday night at the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo, the Golden Knights made a blockbuster trade with the Rangers, sending Dorofeyev to New York for two first-round picks and a third-round pick. The Rangers […] The post Kelly McCrimmon Explains Why Vegas Traded Pavel Dorofeyev appeared first on HEAVY .
Former St. Louis Cardinals first-round pick Marco Gonzales recently signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. Gonzales, 34, hasn’t pitched in MLB since 2024. He was originally a draft product of the Colorado Rockies in 2010, but opted not to sign. Eventually, he landed with St. Louis as a first-round pick, 19th overall in 2013, […] The post Former Cardinals’ First-Round Draft Pick Signs With MLB Team appeared first on HEAVY .
It was an eventful weekend for the Red Wings, just not in the ways that some expected. Detroit found its way back into the first round by parting with a former first-rounder and added seven new players to the organization through five forwards, one defenseman and one goaltender. Let’s run down the key moments from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. No news is no news on Larkin Dylan Larkin didn’t need to be traded this weekend, but it was a favorable window in that any team capable of moving ...
A quick rundown of players who could still shift the NHL’s power balance if moved this offseason.
Toronto Maple Leafs assistant general manager Judd Brackett analyzed the potential of No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna.Brackett joined the Maple Leafs earlier this month as the team’s AGM under general manager John Chayka after spending time as a top scout for the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks.If there’s anyone whose opinion matters when it […] The post Leafs AGM Judd Brackett Analyzes Gavin McKenna’s Potential appeared first on HEAVY .
With the 10th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Nashville Predators selected forward Wyatt Cullen, a name that should sound familiar to Predators fans, considering that his father, Matt Cullen, suited up for the franchise during his own playing days. And it just so happened that country music star Luke Bryan, who was […] The post Predators’ Wyatt Cullen talks ‘special’ Luke Bryan moment at 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
History was officially made by the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday evening on the opening night of the 2026 NHL Draft, as they selected Penn State Nittany Lions forward Gavin McKenna with the first overall selection. Weeks ago, the Maple Leafs were named the winners of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery for the first time […] The post Watch Maple Leafs 1st overall pick Gavin McKenna throw out 1st Blue Jays pitch appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 2026 NHL Draft is in the books, and it was a busy one for general manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames. The Flames made nine draft choices over the course of Friday and Saturday’s festivities in Buffalo. We’ll be digging into the prospects in more detail in the coming days – and seeing…
Dipping their toes into the elite bloodline pool in the sixth round, the Montreal Canadiens selected the grandson of Hall-of-Famer and six-time Stanley Cup champion Bryan Trottier. Parker Trottier may not be coming to the NHL with the pedigree of his legendary grandfather, but being a sixth-round pick likely alleviates much of the pressure that can come with having to wear that name on his back. Currently a member of the US Development Program, and committed to join the University of Notr...
Name: Tomas Kralovic Drafted: Third Round, 90th overall Bio: 20-years-old, right shot, Bratislava, Slovakia, 6’3″, 203 lbs. Position: Defense 2025-26 Team: HC Slovan Bratislava, Slovakia Not every player takes a straight line to the NHL. Nor are they on the same timeline. Tomas Kralovic is not a 17- or 18-year-old kid going through the process for the first time. He’s been through a draft or two or three before. Finally, he gets to hear his name called by a NHL te...
Another disappointing loss. Five in a row now, as they fall towards the back of the AL wildcard chase. Really, it’s remarkable that 39-44 counts as in the race at all, but the AL being what it is they’re just 2.0 games back of Texas in spite of having ceded three games to them in […]
The 2026 NHL draft wrapped up on Saturday, as the incoming rookie classes for each team were finalized.
The era of former Boston Bruins first-round selection Fabian Lysell officially came to a close on Saturday, as he was traded by Bruins GM Don Sweeney to the Colorado Avalanche in return for forward Ivan Ivan.Lysell, whom the Bruins selected in the opening round (21st overall pick) of the 2021 NHL Draft, is a pending […] The post Bruins Fans Lash Out At Don Sweeney After Fabian Lysell Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
A trio of incoming Ohio State men's hockey forwards was selected in the 2026 NHL Draft Saturday in Buffalo, N.Y.