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Calle Jarnkrok’s time with the Toronto Maple Leafs officially came to an end on August 31st when he signed a three-year deal with Brynäs IF of the SHL. The 34-year-old spent the past four seasons with the Leafs and was used primarily as a versatile forward throughout his tenure. Jarnkrok produced modestly in his first…
The Miami Dolphins added former New York Jets defensive tackle Mazi Smith to their practice squad, giving Jets fans a reason to laugh at their AFC East rival.
*Just as we predicted (by which we mean, heard Cuz say on Charlie and Bill’s podcast), Matvei Michkov is back in the Philadelphia metro region and is already getting work in with his teammates. We love to see it, genuinely. [ BSH ] *Speaking of things that are good and awesome, our boy Porty Marts is turning into the odds-on favorite for the Calder Trophy this season. How freaking awesome would that be?? [ BSH ] *The full ranking, the one that contains Porter Martone in the top spot,...
Introduction David Reinbacher finally got the season he had been waiting for, even if it did take a few detours to get there. The Montreal Canadiens’ fifth-overall pick from the 2023 NHL Draft spent the 2025-26 season with the Laval Rocket, playing 57 games and recording five goals and 19 assists. He also finished with a plus-18 rating and 56 penalty minutes, numbers that give us a decent snapshot of a defenceman becoming more comfortable in his own end, increasingly willing to engag...
The Pittsburgh Penguins unveiled the seasonlong promotional lineup during home games this season, featuring 22 unique theme nights for fans of all ages and interests. The promotional schedule also includes two events celebrating significant moments in franchise history. The Penguins will hold their second annual Hall of Fame Game on Nov. 14 against the Ottawa […]
Holy cow it’s September! The North American media tour and shortened training camps are still a few weeks away, but we are getting there. Close enough to revisit some offseason and lingering questions. Of course, all Key Questions fall under the ultimate umbrella questions of 1) Can the Islanders make the playoffs? and 2) Will […]
The post The Daily: Red Wings Rookie Listed as Calder Candidate; Photo Shows the Future appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . The Athletic ranked the NHL’s Top 20 Calder Trophy candidates and found some love for the Detroit Red Wings 2024 […] The post The Daily: Red Wings Rookie Listed as Calder Candidate; Photo Shows the Future appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Going all-in on Cole Caufield has paid off in spades for the Canadiens. [ Montreal Gazette ] Revisiting the Nick Suzuki trade. [ The Hockey Writers ] A look inside the first two episodes of Season 3 of the Crave docuseries “The Rebuild”. [ Montreal Canadiens ] This will be a critical year for several members of the roster. [ RDS ] Jean-Philippe Pleau sees Martin St-Louis’s “aggressive patience” as a rich source of food for thought th...
Domanto Sabonio ateitis Sakramento „ Kings “ komandoje ir toliau kelia klausimų. NBA apžvalgininkas Brianas Windhorstas skelbia, kad 30-metis lietuvis žengė žingsnį, galintį paspartinti mainų procesą – pasisamdė naują agentą Aaroną Mintzą. Amerikietis šiais metais jau įgyvendino keletą didelių sandorių su mažesnių rinkų komandų žaidėjais. „Manau, gana įdomu, kad šį tarpsezonį jis pakeitė agentą. Jis pasamdė Aaroną Mintzą iš CAA, – „Hoop Collective“ tin...
The New York Jets have had five players who were named Defensive Rookie of the Year. David Bailey is looking to add his name to the list. Bailey is hoping to join Erik McMillan in 1988, Hugh Douglas in 1995, Jonathan Vilma in 2004, Sheldon Richardson in 2013, and Sauce Gardner in 2002. The 23-year-old […] The post Why Field Yates believes David Bailey will make an instant impact for Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Baltimore Orioles have reached the point where opportunity and urgency are inseparable. They sit at 69–70, 1.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League Wild Card, with 23 games remaining. The Texas Rangers share Baltimore’s record and own the head-to-head tiebreaker, so the Orioles are effectively chasing two clubs. A 7–3 […] The post Fatal flaw that will doom Orioles’ AL Wild Card chances appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Warriors Stephen Curry can pretty much name his price and contract length with the Warriors. That’s the impression ESPN’s Anthony Slater gave on the latest Hoop Collective podcast, saying Golden State isn’t even approaching Curry’s newly available extension as a traditional negotiation. “They’re adamant they’re not negotiating with Steph Curry right now,” Slater said. “They […] The post NBA Notes: Warriors, Stephen Curry, Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Josh Primo appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. Boston had missed the postseason in 2025, but were able to pull it together last season. It was a promising campaign, even if they fell short of the ultimate prize. The Bruins lost in round one to the Buffalo Sabres in six […] The post 3 burning Bruins questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Aaron Glenn took on a remarkably difficult assignment when he became the New York Jets head coach after concluding a successful run as the defensive coordinator of the Detroit Lions at the conclusion of the 2024 season. The Jets had not been to the playoffs since the 2010 season and no progress was made last […] The post Jets’ biggest mistake on 53-man roster cutdown day ahead of 2026 NFL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Huberdeau collected 25 points in 50 games with the Flames in the 2025-26 season.
One game separates the Texas Rangers from the Houston Astros with 23 games remaining in the 2026 season, but the standings understate the challenge. The Astros own the season tiebreaker after winning nine of 13 meetings, so Texas must finish ahead rather than merely pull even. The Seattle Mariners remain five games back. The Rangers […] The post Fatal flaw that will doom Rangers’ chances of winning AL West appeared first on ClutchPoints .
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo drove in 5 runs, MacKenzie Gore allowed 1 run over 5 1/3 innings, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. Texas improved to 69-70 and moved within one game of the first-place Houston Astros, who lost 5-1 to the Chicago White Sox. […]
The Cleveland Guardians are hanging on for dear life in the hunt for a postseason spot, and they earned a huge win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, 6-1, which furthers their cause. They moved to 70-68 on the season, and they currently hold a 1.5-game lead over the Texas Rangers for the third […] The post Guardians’ Stephen Vogt celebrates Angel Genao for ‘unbelievable’ energy appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche are coming off a brutal loss in the Western Conference Finals last season. They were matched up with a red-hot Vegas Golden Knights team in that Final. The Avalanche were the better team on paper, but things did not play out that way on the ice. The Golden Knights […] The post 3 burning Avalanche questions entering 2026-27 NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Consider me surprised when I read the news of Kevin Hayes signing in the KHL with Ak Bars Kazan. I would have never guessed that Hayes, who has represented the United States on the ice, would look to Russia for his next contract, but the 34 year-old forward will make the hump after signing a one-year deal. Of course, the image to the left isn't what you'd expect to see on a hockey blog, but that would be Kevin Hayes on July 16, 2023 when he married his wife, Katya Vasilyev, while a member of t...
Wednesday September 2nd AM update: There’s nothing like announcing one thing and then having to add to it less than 24 hours later. Wednesday morning, the NHL announced a league-wide partnering with Prime Video from Amazon to be the streaming home of six NHL teams, including the Hurricanes. This now means that one question has […]
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues draft pick is still hospitalized nearly two weeks after collapsing during an offseason workout and an attorney representing his family is searching for answers.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo set season highs with 4 hits and 5 RBI, 3 of them driven in with two outs, and the Texas Rangers beat the Athletics 8-5 on Tuesday night at Globe Life Field. Texas moved to 69-70 and pulled within one game of the first-place Houston Astros, who lost 5-1 to […]
The Athletics faced the Texas Rangers in the middle game of their three-game series. The Rangers moved one step closer to a sweep of their division rivals, defeating the A’s 8-5 in another game marked by bad pitching and struggles with runners in scoring position. The Green and Gold finished 2-for-10 with runners in scoring […]
Oregon football spent much of last season as one of the best teams in all of college football, but the Ducks left the campaign with a sour taste in their mouths. Despite reaching the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Peach Bowl with wins over James Madison and Texas Tech, Oregon was blown out by […] The post Dante Moore drops selfless truth bomb on Oregon football before 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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