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Senators Acquire Former First-Round Pick in Trade With the Blackhawks

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 .

ESPN Analyst Issues Clear Message to Jaelan Phillips and the Panthers Defense

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 .

Senators make goalie trade with Maple Leafs after tumultuous Linus Ullmark seasons

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 .

Trade Pitch Sees Red Wings Acquiring Former Top Pick in Intriguing Move

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 .

A Young Center Could Help the Wild In Their Big-Game Hunting

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...

Why Mina Kimes can’t wait to watch Panthers’ defense in 2026

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 .

Islanders’ Tony DeAngelo signs $9 million extension with New York

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 .

A quick look at the 2026 NHL Draft

The first round of the NHL Draft gets underway tonight at 7:00 PM EST. For some fans, it will be a chance to dream of better days ahead. For other fans, it’s just another Friday night in June. As of the time of publication, the Tampa Bay Lightning do not have a selection in the first round, having traded the 25th overall pick to Seattle at the 2025 NHL deadline as part of a larger deal for Oliver Bjorkstrand and Yanni Gourde. Seattle has since moved that pick to Florida for Mackie Samoskovich....

Landry Shamet gets brutally honest on De’Aaron Fox play in Game 4

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 .

Rangers trade intriguing forward to Canadiens ahead of NHL Draft

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 .

Sabres replace Bowen Byram with Ducks defenseman in trade

The Buffalo Sabres were a part of one of the more stunning trades of this NHL offseason. Now, just days after Bowen Byram went to the Chicago Blackhawks, they have added a defenseman. The Sabres have traded for Anaheim Ducks defender Olen Zellweger, according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman. “Olen Zellweger is being traded to […] The post Sabres replace Bowen Byram with Ducks defenseman in trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jets GM gets brutally honest on Connor Hellebuyck’s future amid trade speculation

Trade speculation regarding Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is running rampant, and for the first time this offseason, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff addressed the noise on Friday. “Certainly, as an organization we’re going to listen,” Cheveldayoff told reporters, per NHL.com’s Darrin Bauming. “Everyone saw (Hellebuyck’s) press conference at the end of the year; he […] The post Jets GM gets brutally honest on Connor Hellebuyck’s future amid trade speculation appeared firs...

Islanders Draft Day Updates: DeAngelo re-signed, calls on Barzal

League moves and rumors continued throughout the first day of the NHL Draft, with at least one Islanders update and one “can confirm” thing that got people up in arms but is likely nothing. First, the Islanders announced the re-signing of defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract at $4.5 million per year. Damn, nice […]