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NHL rumors: Will Blackhawks, Sharks swap 1st-round picks at 2026 Draft?

The first round of the 2026 NHL Draft is shaping up to be fascinating, and the Chicago Blackhawks could be one of the teams looking to shake up the top of the board in Buffalo. The Blackhawks currently hold the No. 4 overall pick, but according to The Athletic’s Scott Powers, there is a scenario […] The post NHL rumors: Will Blackhawks, Sharks swap 1st-round picks at 2026 Draft? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oilers rumors: The ‘concerns’ agents of Edmonton players have about Mike Babcock

After the Edmonton Oilers were defeated in the Western Conference Quarterfinal by the Anaheim Ducks, general manager Stan Bowman made a leadership change, dismissing head coach Kris Knoblauch and assistant coach Mark Stuart. Right now, the frontrunner to land Edmonton’s vacant coaching position is former NHL head coach Mike Babcock, who resigned from the Columbus […] The post Oilers rumors: The ‘concerns’ agents of Edmonton players have about Mike Babcock appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Maple Leafs GM John Chayka highlights goaltending depth as prompt for trade with Flyers

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka met with reporters on Tuesday, after executing his first trade with the club. In a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto acquired defenceman Emil Andrae, goaltender Samuel Ersson and a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit. It’s clear that Chayka is dealing from…

Lessons from the Canes and the reality of a Flames-Canucks draft day trade: Canucks Conversation

On Monday’s episode of Canucks Conversation, David Quadrelli and Harman Dayal discussed what the Vancouver Canucks can learn from the Carolina Hurricanes’ organizational model before turning their attention to a potential draft-day trade with the Calgary Flames.   Quads pointed to Carolina as an example of what true organizational alignment looks like. “If you want…

Carter Jensen is playing like a rookie catcher

One of the reasons I felt good about the Kansas City Royals coming into the season was that I was extremely impressed by what we saw from Carter Jensen in September of last year. Jensen came up to the majors and immediately looked like one of the best hitters on the team, sporting a .300/.390/.550 […]

Danny Briere reluctant to trade Flyers’ first-round pick ahead of 2026 NHL Draft

The Philadelphia Flyers enter the 2026 NHL Draft next week in Buffalo with four picks in total. They did have five on Monday. Does that change any of their strategy? Flyers general manager Danny Briere and assistant general manager Brent Flahr spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon. The trade Tuesday between Toronto and Philadelphia saw the Flyers acquire defenseman Simon Benoit and goalie Joseph Woll in exchange for Sam Ersson, Emil Andrae and a third-round pick in this upcoming draft...

“Banners Hang in Gyms and Rings Collect Dust”: How Cori Close Built UCLA’s Championship the Right Way [Exclusive]

Months before cutting down the nets in Phoenix, the UCLA boss sat down with EssentiallySports and explained the philosophy that carried the Bruins to history. When the buzzer sounded in Phoenix on April 5, Cori Close had delivered what no UCLA women’s basketball coach ever had. A 79-51 rout of South Carolina gave the Bruins […] The post “Banners Hang in Gyms and Rings Collect Dust”: How Cori Close Built UCLA’s Championship the Right Way [Exclusive] appeared first on EssentiallySports .

NHL rumors: The 6 best fits for Patrik Laine in free agency, per insider

Current Montreal Canadiens forward Patrik Laine missed most of the 2025-26 NHL season because of injury, and he’s set to become an unrestricted free agent once the calendar flips to July. Multiple teams could emerge as frontrunners to land Laine, who was originally selected one spot behind Auston Matthews by the Winnipeg Jets with the […] The post NHL rumors: The 6 best fits for Patrik Laine in free agency, per insider appeared first on ClutchPoints .

‘Hockey Night in Canada’ leaves CBC after more than seven decades

For the first time since 1952, CBC will no longer air National Hockey League games. The news was announced in a joint statement by Sportsnet, the exclusive Canadian rightsholder, and CBC. “After a successful 12-year partnership, Sportsnet and CBC today announced the public broadcaster will no longer carry NHL broadcasts after the current season as…

Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season

Matvei Michkov burst onto the scene with the Philadelphia Flyers as a rookie in 2024-25, recording 63 points in 80 games. He finished fourth in Calder Trophy voting and earned a spot on the NHL All-Rookie Team after establishing himself as one of the league’s brightest young stars. With expectations soaring entering his second season, […] The post Flyers governor drops Matvei Michkov truth bomb after tough sophomore season appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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