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The Montreal Canadiens had a great season, and Nick Suzuki won the Selke Trophy, while Cole Caufield won the Lady Byng. Both reacted to winning their respective trophies and the season they just had, according to a recap by Jon Lane of NHL.com. “I kind of got tricked into not knowing what was going on […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki react to winning Selke, Lady Byng appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Johansson has spent 16 seasons in the NHL, and is coming off a strong season with the Minnesota Wild.
Ryan Kennedy is in Carolina and joins Katie Gaus and Michael Traikos to discuss the Stanley Cup final and other NHL topics. Gary Pearson also joins for a new BetMGM Playbook.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka hinted at who he will be taking with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. The Leafs got lucky and won the draft lottery last month with just an 8.5% chance of the ping-pong balls bouncing their way. The team is now armed with […] The post John Chayka Hints Who Maple Leafs Are Taking With No. 1 Pick appeared first on HEAVY .
Thursday’s Game 2 slipped away from Vegas after holding a 2-0 lead in in the third period.
There’s no hiding the fact that Bruce Cassidy is the guy the Edmonton Oilers want behind their bench as soon as possible. The Oilers have waited patiently to get permission to interview the former Vegas Golden Knights bench boss since at least when the news leaked on May 12. Vegas seemingly doesn’t want to play…
The Winnipeg Jets fell off completely this season after winning the President’s Trophy in the previous campaign. They have the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Reportedly, there is one option that could convince the Jets to trade that pick, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period. “The Winnipeg Jets could make […] The post Jets rumors: What it will take for Winnipeg to trade 8th overall pick in NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees have a new star on the mound. Cam Schlittler has been great for the team this year, going 7-3 on the year with a 1.89 ERA. Schlittler has spoken about how it is difficult to pitch for the Yankees. Outside of the pressure of pitching for the Yankees, it may be […] The post Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler has a fan in Bruins legend he is named after appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Edmonton Oilers may be preparing for a coaching pivot as their pursuit of Bruce Cassidy continues to run into resistance from the Vegas Golden Knights. Speaking on the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman…
UFC light heavyweight contender Zhang Mingyang issued a statement following his knockout loss against Alonzo Menifield at UFC Macau.Despite entering the fight as a big favorite, Zhang was brutally finished with strikes in the first round by Menifield. It was the second straight defeat in the Octagon for Zhang as a big betting favorite after […] The post Zhang Mingyang Issues Statement Following UFC Macau KO Loss appeared first on HEAVY .
Dylan Larkin's reported trade request has pundits pondering where the Red Wings captain could end up, plus we look at whether the Canucks could land the Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher.
The Philadelphia Flyers have locked in forward Jacob Gaucher for another season, agreeing to a one-year, two-way contract extension for the 2026-27 campaign. The deal carries an NHL cap hit of $850,000 and includes $280,000 in guaranteed money, with Gaucher earning a $250,000 salary while playing in the American Hockey League, according to PuckPedia. Gaucher, […] The post Flyers sign center prospect to one-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Ottawa Senators fell in the First Round for the second consecutive season and will look to remedy this roster in the offseason. Reportedly, there are several priorities for the Sens ahead of the 2026-27 season, with some possible upgrades in the works, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period. “The Ottawa Senators are […] The post Senators rumors: Ottawa’s ‘priority’ upgrade ahead of 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Detroit Red Wings offseason plans took an unexpected turn as their captain Dylan Larkin has demanded a trade request from the organization. This development has put the future trajectory of Detroit in doubt. The team has not made the playoffs since 2016 as Red Wings fans have been losing their patience in the “Yzerplan.” […] The post Canadiens Linked to Potential Blockbuster Dylan Larkin Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Blackhawks are being linked with a potential blockbuster trade involving a star center. Chicago is set to enter an incredibly important offseason and will be looking to make a major splash. Connor Bedard’s future is obviously the most important piece of business for general manager Kyle Davidson to work out this summer.On top […] The post Blackhawks Named Top Suitor for $73 Million Star Center appeared first on HEAVY .
The Texas Rangers are expected to reassemble more of their core Friday against the Cleveland Guardians, but doing so has required a round of corresponding roster moves. The team has reportedly begun the process of activating shortstop Corey Seager from the injured list after he missed time with lower back inflammation. To create room on […] The post Rangers facing roster decision ahead of Corey Seager’s injury return appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The idea of the Edmonton Oilers trading Darnell Nurse is no longer just speculation; it’s now a question of when, not if. According to Sportsnet’s Mark Spector, the Oilers are set to approach Nurse “in the coming days about his wishes” and that the team “are ready and willing to trade Nurse as soon as…
The last few weeks have been busy outside Crypto, as the Los Angeles Kings have continued their search for a new coach. Apparently, there are two frontrunners for the Kings’ coaching vacancy, according to David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period. “Jay Woodcroft and D.J. Smith appear to be the frontrunners for the full-time Head Coach […] The post Kings rumors: The 2 frontrunners for LA’s vacant head coaching opening appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A funny thing happens when your team gets eliminated from the playoffs. For a few days you’re angry. Then you’re depressed. Then you start convincing yourself that next year will be different. Then the offseason rumor mill starts churning, and suddenly you’re arguing about hypothetical trades involving players who may or may not even be […]
Here’s part two of my conversation with J.R. Wilco of Pounding the Rock. He and Spurs Nation are recovering from a stunning 10-point loss in Game One of the Finals. The Knicks, led by the Villanova roomies, made the game a thriller with a 24-point turnaround. Now San Antonio must regroup and try to clean […]
When the San Jose Sharks traded a 2025 fifth-round draft pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Vincent Desharnais in March of last year, there wasn’t much to the deal. The idea was that the Sharks had acquired a depth 6/7 defenseman who would fill in when there was an injury. For a fifth-round pick far, far in the future, it wasn’t a hefty price to pay. So it was a surprise when Desharnais proved, midway through the season, to be one of the more reliable and steadfast defensemen within the Shark...
The draft bust. They’re found in every sport with a drafting process, and the reason(s) for flaming out after showing plenty of promise are often complicated. Everyone knows the success stories. The draft day steals who likely should have gone first or second overall in a redraft. For the NHL, Cale Makar dropping to…
Jason Whitlock shared a rumor that Caitlin Clark is going to be traded to the Los Angeles Sparks.
Trade speculation surrounding Matthew Knies continues to intensify, and one NHL insider believes the Montreal Canadiens may not be the frontrunner if the Toronto Maple Leafs ever decide to move the 23-year-old winger. NHL analyst Marco D’Amico revealed fresh details…
The Montreal Canadiens made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, but fell to the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. The team is now looking towards the offseason, with the Canadiens’ most pressing need being a second-line center. The team nearly upgraded their second line during the season, but the deal fell through, according to David […] The post Canadiens rumors: Matthew Knies trade deadline deal was nixed for insane reason appeared first on ClutchPoints .