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The Vancouver Canucks are set to have a new patch on the front of their jerseys this season. A partnership built for the West Coast. Welcome to the Canucks family, @RBC. DETAILS | https://t.co/bE6MQzEp0q pic.twitter.com/3743aRZ0YV — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) June 23, 2026 On Tuesday, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE)…
The Ottawa Senators have acquired forwards William Eklund and Kasper Halttunen along with the rights to unsigned draft pick Brandon Svoboda from the San Jose Sharks in exchange for the ninth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The pre-draft trading frenzy continues in the NHL, as the latest move has the long-awaited trade of Jordan Kyrou. The speedy winger heads to the Washington Capitals. NEWS | The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues for forwards Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin and Washington’s first-round pick (16th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft. #ALLCAPS | @Shift4 — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 23, 2026 It's a haul for St. Louis, as they receive Conn...
After beginning as a six-team league almost a century ago, the NHL has consistently been willing to expand its ranks to new cities and new fanbases when appropriate, with 12 teams added in 1974, three more added in 1979, and seven more added by the year 2000, when the league sat still at 30 overall. […] The post $3.5 billion investment required for Austin or Houston NHL expansion team appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NHL may not be done growing. While the league only recently expanded to 32 franchises with the addition of the Seattle Kraken, new reports suggest that discussions about further expansion are already taking place. What’s turning heads around the…
Once again, the Columbus Blue Jackets failed to return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for what would have been the first time since the 2020 “bubble” in Edmonton, and for what would have only been the seventh time in their history, which began as an expansion franchise prior to the 2000-01 season. Despite a Norris […] The post NHL rumors: Blue Jackets could trade Kirill Marchenko this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Eklund scored 15 goals and 53 points in 78 games with the Sharks during the 2025-26 season.
After trading away Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios said he was not done making moves. He followed through on that just days later. The Senators have traded for San Jose Sharks forward William Eklund, according to multiple reports. “Sources confirm that Ottawa is acquiring William Eklund from San Jose,” TSN’s Chris Johnston […] The post Senators trade for Sharks’ William Eklund after Brady Tkachuk deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Patrice Bergeron admitted that “the dust hadn’t settled yet” on a once-in-a-lifetime whirlwind week that saw him honored as a member of the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame class, and a Bruins player that will join an ultra-exclusive club and see his iconic No. 37 raised to the TD Garden rafters next season.
The Ottawa Senators traded the No. 9 pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen and Brandon Svoboda.
The Minnesota Wild seem to be in on every conversation for the big-ticket items of this offseason. They made an offer for Brady Tkachuk; Minnesota is on Dylan Larkin’s approved trade list, etc. Still, they may not have enough assets to compete with other contenders for top talent. Therefore, they sh...
Steve Staios moves quickly to address the departure of Brady Tkachuk.
Mike Babcock says he felt “aligned” after meeting with the Edmonton Oilers‘ star players on what needs to change to be successful and win the Stanley Cup, saying they’re “all in” on winning. During his introductory press conference, Babcock faced a barrage of questions related to his past and how this opportunity to coach Edmonton…
Whether in the league office, as a team executive or as a champion for women’s hockey and LGBTQ+ inclusion in the sport, Brian Burke left the game better than he found it.
Welcome back to NHL Notebook — the series here at CanucksArmy where we deliver you news and notes from around the National Hockey League — oftentimes through a Vancouver Canucks-tinted lens! The Canucks’ rivals at the bottom of the Pacific Division are making some interesting moves. Flames acquire Simon Nemec from Devils On Tuesday, the Calgary Flames…
On Tuesday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils announced a blockbuster trade in which defenseman Simon Nemec and forward Maxim Tsyplakov are headed to the Calgary Flames. In exchange, the Devils…
The Ottawa Senators have made their first move of the post-Brady Tkachuk era on Tuesday afternoon. The Sens have swung a deal with the San Jose Sharks to acquire forward William Eklund. Oh Ek YEAH! The #Sens have acquired forward William Eklund, Kasper Halttunen, and the rights to Brandon Svoboda in exchange for the 9th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. pic.twitter.com/Q2PYSDVvzN — Ottawa Senators (@Senators) June 23, 2026 So the Sens trade one of the first-rounders they got in the Brady Tka...
The Rangers and veteran catcher Austin Wynns are in agreement on a minor league contract, as first indicated by their transaction log at MLB.com. Wynns, a client of Klutch Sports, joins his fourth organization of the season — his third in the American League West. He’s already suited up for the A’s and Braves this […]
The Brendan Sorsby situation officially has a final verdict. After multiple turns in the saga, including his declaring for the NFL’s supplemental draft, the league announced it will not hold a supplemental draft in July. Overall, it is a terrible situation for Sorsby. After forfeiting his NCAA eligibility for the 2026 season, which he was ... Read More FOR MORE AT JETS X-FACTOR, VISIT Why latest Brendan Sorsby development is a win for the NY Jets | Jets X-Factor
During Tuesday’s board of governors meeting, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly announced that the league will start assessing Houston and Austin as candidates for future NHL expansion. Texas has had a presence in the NHL for over three decades after the Minnesota North Stars relocated down south to become the Dallas Stars, but in the […] The post NHL news: Canadiens owner weighs in on Austin, Houston expansion possibilities appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Texas Rangers pitcher Jack Leiter underwent surgery today to remove a loose body in his ankle, per the beats. While the expectation is that he will be back before the end of the season, exactly when he will be able to return is not clear, with Evan Grant indicating Leiter wouldn’t be back before August […]
Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch, who is the top free-agent skater this offseason, is expected to test the open market. Tuch is coming off a big year in Buffalo, where he scored 33 goals and had 66 points in 79 games as he helped lead the Sabres to the playoffs for the first time in […] The post Top NHL Free Agent Alex Tuch Expected to Test the Open Market appeared first on HEAVY .
It’s the end of June and that means one thing, and one thing only. The busiest two-week stretch of the NHL season is here. First up is the draft. Then it’s the deadline for qualifying offers to restricted free agents. And finally, Hockey Christmas in July – Free Agency! We plan to cover it all starting with the draft. Thanks to last week’s trade , the Tampa Bay Lightning now hold seven picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. They are as follows: Round 2 – 58th overall Round 3 – 90th overal...
Having just wrapped up his fourth full season in the NHL, Flyers’ center Noah Cates brought with him through this year his central brand of defensively responsible hockey, but continued to build on the other elements of his game. Though somewhat under the radar, he reached new heights in production and worked to round out his game nicely, and proved himself as an even more critical pieces to the Flyers’ forward mix. Games played Goals Assists Points PIM Shots On Goal Shooting Percentage A...
The same ownership group will be leading the process with both cities, and will ultimately decide which city is better fit for a new team.