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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 […]
June 26, 1999, was a day that changed the fortunes of the Vancouver Canucks for more than just the next decade. This, of course, was the day of the NHL…
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold said the team will re-sign superstar defenseman Quinn Hughes, and the question is for how long. That sounds more like certainty than hope.
With another NHL season underway for the St. Louis Blues, it’s time to look back on the Pavel Buchnevich trade that general manager Doug Armstrong pulled off prior to the…
A summer of frantic activity continues for John Chayka and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft, Toronto traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick, the Leafs confirmed. It’s some continued tidy work by Chayka, who accrues some more draft capital, in exchange for…
Draft Day is upon us, and like every year, there’s a host of mocks and rumors floating around that are trying to decipher who the Flyers are going to be taking with their first round pick. The Athletic’s Kevin Kurz noted in a brief draft day report that The Athletic’s Corey Pronman has heard rumblings that the Flyers have been linked with Moncton defenseman Tommy Bleyl, especially if they are to make a trade that drops them closer to the end of the first round. The 6-foot, 170-...
As the Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes turn their attention to next season, many are discussing what might happen this offseason. The biggest question mark is Seth Jarvis‘ lingering injury.…
The New York Islanders made their first significant move of the offseason on Friday, re-signing defenseman Tony DeAngelo to a two-year contract extension. With the NHL Draft now mere hours away, general manager Mathieu Darche is staying busy, and he continues to listen on star forward Mathew Barzal. Although there’s no guarantee the veteran forward […] The post NHL rumors: Islanders forward drawing trade interest from Stars, Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Colorado Avalanche had a solid season, making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals, but eventually flamed out against the Vegas Golden Knights. They’ll be looking to get over the hump next season, and they’ve made some moves already, signing Brent Burns and Brett Kublak to extensions. “Colorado brings back two defensemen […] The post Avalanche sign Brent Burns, Brett Kulak to contract extensions appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The NHL Draft kicks off tonight with Round 1 expected to take 48 years to complete, and that had me thinking about whether we’re in for any kind of action despite the Oilers not having a pick until tomorrow morning. With plenty of trade rumours swirling around the team right now, I don’t think it’s…
Tim Howard might believe it’s “literally impossible” for the United States men’s national team to win the World Cup, but what if Team USA hockey was playing? Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) joined Newsmax’s late morning show National Report on Friday, where host David Briggs asked the noted sports fan for his opinion on USA’s chances…
Friends, it’s time for the craziness. After months and months of scouting one of the most fascinating draft classes in recent memory, and one defined by distinctly disparate opinions of prospects across the board, it’s finally time for the picks to be made at the 2026 NHL Draft. Once again, this year’s draft is set…
After the blockbuster acquisition of Jordan Kyrou and the sign-and-trade for Alex Tuch earlier this week, the Washington Capitals enter the 2026 NHL Draft weekend tied with four teams for…
Hellebuyck is involved in some trade circles, with a few teams possibly benefitting from the Hart Trophy winner.
Ottawa adds to their goalie depth for next season
The 2026 NHL Draft is here. Well, in a few hours. All of the drafts have been mocked. Dinners with prospects have been eaten. And the rumors are swirling after a whirlwind of NHL trades already completed this week. The Philadelphia Flyers only have one pick in the first round of this year’s draft, and it could very well be on the move. However, as of now, we know that they own the 21st overall selection on Friday night. So, after rounding up some of the projections throughout th...
The Colorado Avalanche have taken care of a couple of key pieces of business on the blueline. They've re-signed pending UFAs Brett Kulak and Brent Burns. BRETT'S BACK‼️ pic.twitter.com/4XEdOgZIh0 — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) June 26, 2026 Kulak was a nice acquisition in a trade deadline deal (his second time moving this season). He played a key role on the back line for Colorado down the stretch, logging over 20 minutes of average ice time per night during the playoffs. He's earned ...
Ahead of the NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs have traded goaltender Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators, in exchange for a 2027 fifth-round pick. Ersson was previously acquired in a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, along with Emil Andrae and a 2026 third-round pick, in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. Toronto was…
The Colorado Avalanche signed defensemen Brent Burns and Brett Kulak to one- and five-year contract extensions on Friday. Can Burns set the NHL's all-time ironman record?
The Pittsburgh Penguins have some work to do on defense this offseason. They are more than likely not re-signing Ryan Shea, and that is going to leave a hole. Shea…
The Maple Leafs originally acquired Ersson from the Philadelphia Flyers last week.
Analyzing the winners and losers of NHL trades is a tale as old as time. As soon as any kind of transaction is announced, it usually only takes a matter of minutes for a fan to reply on social media with the classic phrase “fleeced,” which starts endless debates online about the value of the…
New additions to WWE SmackDown. Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes and his challengers at Night of Champions, Gunther and Sami Zayn, will speak on the June 26 episode of SmackDown. Plus, Trick Williams returns to address his US Title bout against Ricky Saints. The two will clash at Night of Champions on Saturday. Here is the … The post Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Sami Zayn, More To Appear On 6/26 WWE SmackDown appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News .
The Toronto Maple Leafs have dipped into their goaltending depth to make another trade. They've sent pending restricted free agent goalie Samuel Ersson to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. TRADE: We've acquired a fifth-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for the rights to goaltender Samuel Ersson — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) June 26, 2026 No, this is not a trade that will change the course of the Le...
Even though there have already been 18 trades since the completion of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL offseason is officially underway, beginning tonight with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft…