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The TLN Maple Leafs prospect rankings were compiled by a panel of six TLN writers, each ranking our top 20 prospects to form a consensus group ranking. We have tightened up the criteria for said rankings this year, implementing a U23 rule for skaters and a U25 rule for goaltenders. We are also using the…
New York Jets rookie David Bailey will be compared to fellow prospect Arvell Reese for the rest of his career, and that story starts in the preseason finale.
Introduction The expectation was that there would be no new first-rounder in the Top 25 Under 25 after the Montreal Canadiens went to the Eastern Conference Final in the spring. We’d seen Kent Hughes deal two picks from the opening round the previous year to acquire Noah Dobson, and there were various rumours and reports of the general manager trying to land a top-six forward leading up to the draft, and even into the trade deadline. In the end, Montreal did trade the 28th-overall pi...
*Welcome to last weekend of August, fam. Meaning September is mere days away. And what happens in September? Hockey, baby! That’s what! Anyhoo, what better on a Friday morning than to go through every single Flyers prospect and think about where they’re going to play this season. That seems fun, no? [ BSH ] *Speaking of what’s going to happen this season, here’s a list of some guys who the Flyers are really going to need to step it up after someone lackluster results in 2025-26. [ Inquire...
The trade that brought Mattias Ekholm to Edmonton has been one of the most lopsided wins of the Ken Holland era. According to Edmonton Journal columnist David Staples , that's about to get complicated. Staples argues the Oilers are set to feel real blowback from the February 2023 deal, not because Ekholm hasn't lived up to his end, but because the prospect Edmonton gave up, Reid Schaefer, has finally started to look like the player Nashville hoped for. A Trade That's Aged Perfectly For E...
The Boston Bruins ' blockbuster trade for JJ Peterka wasn't a sudden decision. According to head coach Marco Sturm, it was years in the making. Per Jim McBride of the Boston Globe , Sturm confirmed the Bruins had been eyeing Peterka for a long time before finally landing him this summer. "I think the biggest reason for that trade was us, as an organization, they've been having an eye on him for a long, long time, even before he got drafted," Sturm said. "So even last year, every year it ...
The Vancouver Canucks aren't taking any chances in net heading into training camp. GM Ryan Johnson announced the team has signed veteran goaltender Chris Driedger to a professional tryout agreement, along with hiring Sean Finn as an amateur scout. The move comes on the heels of Johnson's own uncertainty about starter Thatcher Demko's readiness for opening night. "I've said all along with Thatcher, we've never really been operating on timelines," Johnson told Patrick Johnston of the Vanco...
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Nick Suzuki isn’t worried about his contract, the lack of off-season transactions, or the surge in NHL salaries. [ CTV | CITY | La Presse | RDS | Radio-Canada ] His PEI roots run deep for Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson. [ Montreal Gazette ] The top Canadiens priorities heading into 2026-27. [ The Hockey Writers ] Ivan Demidov is poised to break out this season. [ The Hockey Writers ] The Habs feature prominently in a redraft of the...
Newcastle United’s hopes of moving Nick Pope on before the transfer deadline have been complicated by Celtic’s dramatic Champions League elimination. The Scottish champions had emerged as a possible destination for the 34-year-old goalkeeper as Newcastle restructure their goalkeeping department under Matthias Jaissle. Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google […] The post Newcastle United transfer at risk of collapse due to financial blow appeared first on Caug...
Things can change in a hurry in professional sports, and after months of speculation, Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck already confirmed that he had already indeed requested a trade. Hellebuyck, after 11 seasons with the Jets, is ready for a new chapter in his career, although Winnipeg isn’t just going to budge that easily. Hellebuyck […] The post Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck trade update prompts ‘Dodgers situation’ claim appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Bulls The Bulls finally appear serious about rebuilding. That means some familiar roles may not look so familiar anymore. Elias Schuster of NBA on SI pointed to Norman Powell, Josh Giddey and Leonard Miller as three players whose jobs could shift this season. Powell is the interesting one. He was an All-Star last season and […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Norman Powell, Nets, Julius Randle, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Rangers are still not done in the transfer market despite Derek McInnes' side signing 12 new players this summer
The New York Giants will wrap up their 2026 preseason on Friday night when they travel across MetLife Stadium to take on the New York Jets. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, with the game airing locally on WNBC and WNJU. While the preseason matchup will not count toward either team’s regular-season record, it […] The post Giants, Jets Set for Final Preseason Tune-Up at MetLife Stadium appeared first on Back Sports Page .
Former NHLers Mike Rupp and Mike Johnson discuss.
The panel reacts to the news.
Oilers fans are hoping this isn't going to be a common occurrence, but goaltender Frederik Andersen will start the season on the shelf after being injured during an off-season training session. He'll be joined by defenceman Alec Regula and forwards Mattias Janmark and Matt Savoie as players who miss training camp with injuries, but that one-year, $2.8-million contract that Andersen signed to stabilize Edmonton's goaltending will be tested in October as the Oilers are forced to start the season...
After winning the Vezina and Hart Trophies in 2024-25, Hellebuyck’s performance declined as the Jets missed the postseason in 2025-26.
There’s debate over who is to blame for Will Howard’s two interceptions last week against the New York Jets. On Howard’s third pick of the preseason Thursday night against Buffalo, the issue was clear. Miscommunication between Howard and TE Lake McRee led to an easy Bills’ takeaway, an issue Mike McCarthy acknowledged postgame. “We had […]
The Boston Bruins’ 2026-27 regular season schedule has been set for over a month, but the picture became complete Wednesday […] The post 5 Bruins Road Games to Circle for 2026-27 Regular Season appeared first on Boston Hockey Now .
Connor Hellebuyck wants out of the Winnipeg Jets, with the star netminder confirming trade rumors he requested “several months ago,” according to a statement released by his camp. It remains to be seen how this saga involving Hellebuyck will play out. Making the situation even more interesting is the fact that his current contract includes […] The post Insider lays out 1 major ‘difference’ in Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Houston Astros are currently involved in a three-team battle for control of the AL West division. Following their 5-1 win over the New York Yankees on Thursday, the Astros moved to 67-67 on the season, which is enough to lead the division by one game over the Texas Rangers for now. But Houston, of […] The post Mike Burrows’ latest injury update is crucial for Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kevin Durant didn’t expect Russell Westbrook to walk away from basketball just yet after he announced his retirement this offseason. Despite reportedly receiving interest from the Washington Wizards and Sacramento Kings, Westbrook ended a legendary career that will forever be linked with Durant’s. For Durant, seeing one of his closest former teammates retire hit differently. […] The post Kevin Durant Reacts to Russell Westbrook’s ‘Shocking’ Retirement appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week and preview tomorrow’ Nation Golf Tournament out in Millwoods. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Connor Hellebuyck, TV talk, weather woes, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode…
The Edmonton Oilers got some bad news this week when it was learned that four players would be out for all of training camp. One of them, Matt Savoie, was being counted on to resume his top-line role alongside Connor McDavid. Now, he will be out for about the first month of the season , per reports. As usual, while injuries are a tough break for players, they do provide an opportunity for others to step up. Oilers insider Jim Matheson has suggested two potential replacements for Savoie, ...
Miami (FL) football lures the highest paid college quarterback in Darian Mensah to start the season. But the Hurricanes need to replace Rueben Bain and Ahkeem Mesidor to ensure their pass rush stays alive. Miami fans will find that Armondo Blount can hand them peace of mind on that front. ESPN rolled out its list […] The post Miami has Rueben Bain, Ahkeem Mesidor replacement poised for breakout year appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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