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Should the Canucks move Thatcher Demko before his trade protection kicks in?

Thatcher Demko’s future is one of the more interesting questions of the Vancouver Canucks’ offseason. If the Canucks wanted to make a move, there is still a window. Demko’s three-year, $25.5 million extension begins in 2026-27, carrying an $8.5 million cap hit through 2028-29. According to PuckPedia, the deal also comes with full no-movement protection…

Oilers rumors: Edmonton ‘closing in’ on Mike Babcock hire, says insider

The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a new head coach. Edmonton is reportedly closing in on their guy. The team is nearing a deal to bring in Mike Babcock as the next coach, per ESPN insider Greg Wyshynski. Babcock worked previously with the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was a bizarre situation for him in Columbus. […] The post Oilers rumors: Edmonton ‘closing in’ on Mike Babcock hire, says insider appeared first on ClutchPoints .

A shortlist of head-coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs as the hiring process continues

With the Maple Leafs’ head coach search well underway, we are starting to hear certain names emerge or recede with more clarity, one way or another. As the search continues, I wanted to explore coaches I would be interested in for various reasons. While it’s stating the obvious, we should note that all we can […] The post A shortlist of head-coaching candidates for the Maple Leafs as the hiring process continues appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Wild’s perfect trade offer for Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin after trade request

The Detroit Red Wings have missed the playoffs for ten straight seasons. This has led Dylan Larkin to be disgruntled with his situation. Larkin has now requested a trade away from the Red Wings. Now, Larkin has reportedly given a list of three teams he would be willing to be traded to. Among the list […] The post Wild’s perfect trade offer for Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin after trade request appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Stars’ perfect trade offer for Devils’ Simon Nemec

The Dallas Stars enter the 2026 offseason with a serious problem on their hands. Despite boasting one of the most talented rosters in the Western Conference, a first-round playoff exit exposed a glaring vulnerability on the blue line: Dallas simply does not have enough elite defensive depth behind the Miro Heiskanen–Esa Lindell top pairing. Thomas […] The post Stars’ perfect trade offer for Devils’ Simon Nemec appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Rod Brind’Amour isn’t revealing starting Hurricanes goalie for Game 4

The Carolina Hurricanes are trying to climb back into the Stanley Cup Final, after falling behind 2-1. Carolina’s head coach Rod Brind’Amour says he’s keeping mum about who will start Game 4 in net. “I’m going to keep it quiet,” Brind’Amour said after Carolina’s practice Monday, per NHL.com. “It’s the only suspenseful thing around here […] The post Why Rod Brind’Amour isn’t revealing starting Hurricanes goalie for Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Plano just approved how much money exactly for a new Dallas Stars arena?

I didn’t make it to this week’s annual sports economics conference in Maryland that starts this morning, but a special guest blogger has offered to report back on the stadium papers presented there, so please tune back in later today for that. (UPDATE: now underway!) In the meantime, I’ve taken on the task of figuring […]

Why hire Mike Babcock without clarity on Cassidy?

do dah do dooo, do dah do dooo “You have now entered… The Babcock Zone.”  The Babcock Zone is a phrase I coined a couple of weeks ago to describe the eerie place the Edmonton Oilers were entering. In the most consequential franchise decision in a few years, with so much at stake, this Zone…