Marlies return home looking to break series open
The Toronto Marlies are living close to the edge these Calder Cup Playoffs. Tonight, they have a chance to blow the Eastern Conference Finals wide open.
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How have the Golden Knights elevated their game throughout the playoffs?
Under John Tortorella, Vegas has improved their defensive game and shut down opposing teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis opens up on Stanley Cup Final dream he’s had since age 7
The Carolina Hurricanes have a plethora of players preparing to skate in their first Stanley Cup Final, a stark contrast to a Vegas Golden Knights team making its second appearance on hockey’s biggest stage in four years. Seth Jarvis is one of those players. The 24-year-old has spent his entire NHL career in Raleigh after […] The post Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis opens up on Stanley Cup Final dream he’s had since age 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Knicks, Spurs, Pacers have made Sacramento Kings the biggest losers of last 2 NBA seasons
The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 led by Jalen Brunson. The San Antonio Spurs are headed to the NBA Finals led by Victor Wembanyama. The Indiana Pacers just reached the NBA Finals last season. What do all three of these teams have in common, aside […] The post Knicks, Spurs, Pacers have made Sacramento Kings the biggest losers of last 2 NBA seasons appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner gets real on lingering Maple Leafs relationships
For the first time in his NHL career, Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner is heading to the Stanley Cup Final. His tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who selected him fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, came to an end after nine seasons last summer when he was dealt to Vegas in a […] The post Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner gets real on lingering Maple Leafs relationships appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 Stanley Cup Final: Golden Knights vs Hurricanes TV schedule, dates & times
The 2025-26 NHL season is marching toward its ultimate destination, presentation of the Stanley Cup. The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes won their conference championships, earning the right to chase a second title in franchise history. MORE: 7 best…
John Chayka continues reshaping Maple Leafs’ front office, hires Judd Brackett as new AGM
John Chayka continued to reshape the Maple Leafs’ front office on Monday, hiring Judd Brackett as an AGM (Player Evaluation) and Freddie Hamilton as Chief of Staff. It’s hard to figure out what’s going on with this theme of Leafs managers owning restaurants outside of hockey, but maybe it’s part of why Chayka and Judd […] The post John Chayka continues reshaping Maple Leafs’ front office, hires Judd Brackett as new AGM appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .
Colts’ Sauce Gardner knows Rams’ Trent McDuffie is loving Myles Garrett trade
The contending Los Angeles Rams pulled off a major blockbuster trade on Monday, acquiring the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, Myles Garrett, from the Cleveland Browns. In return, the Browns received former Defensive Rookie of the Year Jared Verse, a 2027 first-round pick, a 2028 second-rounder, and a third-round pick in 2029. Earlier […] The post Colts’ Sauce Gardner knows Rams’ Trent McDuffie is loving Myles Garrett trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kings rumors: The Darius Acuff Jr. backup option if he’s off the board
With the Sacramento Kings holding the No. 7 overall pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, it’s no secret that the team desperately needs a point guard and that the Kings have reportedly zeroed in on Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. However, with six picks ahead of the Kings, there is a reality that exists where Acuff […] The post Kings rumors: The Darius Acuff Jr. backup option if he’s off the board appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NHL Conference Final Superlatives: MVP, Most Disappointing And More
The Golden Knights arguably had the MVP of the NHL's conference finals, while an Avalanche center was the biggest disappointment. We look at those superlatives and two others.
Flyers sign 2024 sixth-round pick to entry-level contract
The Philadelphia Flyers have added another member of their 2024 draft class to the organization, signing forward Ilya Pautov to a three-year entry-level contract, general manager Daniel Briere announced Monday. Pautov becomes the fifth player from Philadelphia’s 2024 draft group to sign an NHL contract, joining Jett Luchanko, Jack Berglund, Spencer Gill, and Noah Powell. […] The post Flyers sign 2024 sixth-round pick to entry-level contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2025-26 Player Grades: Dan Vladar was more than anyone could have envisioned
He still might be blaming himself, replaying the season-ending overtime goal against Carolina in Game 4 in his mind. But Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar was the brightest spot throughout the 2025-26 season. As strong as the seasons (and stints) Trevor Zegras and Porter Martone had, the performance Vladar consistently gave nearly the entire season was well beyond anything any other skater did. Toss in the fact the Flyers were coming off one of the worst statistical goaltending seasons in franchise...
The Hockey News Big Show: Previewing The 2026 Stanley Cup Final With Devan Dubnyk
Devan Dubnyk, Michael Traikos and Andrew McInnis discuss the Hurricanes eliminating the Canadiens, the Stanley Cup final, World Championship results and more.
Avalanche bolster goaltender depth with prospect signing
The Colorado Avalanche have signed a goaltending prosect from Russia to bolster their goaltender depth in North America. The post Avalanche bolster goaltender depth with prospect signing appeared first on Hockey Mountain High .
Gavin McKenna set for busy week at NHL Draft Combine with 8 interviews
We’re now officially less than a month away from the 2026 NHL Draft, and for the first time since they last missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery and will be able to select with the first overall pick. The presumed consensus first overall selection is […] The post Gavin McKenna set for busy week at NHL Draft Combine with 8 interviews appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mourning a tragedy, Hurricanes’ Andersen reaches precipice of greatness in Stanley Cup Final
From the death of agent Claude Lemieux to a 2023 blood clot scare, Andersen has overcome a lot to get here.
7 best individual performances in Stanley Cup Final history
Who will be the standout performer of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final? The NHL’s title chase is a stage where one player can tilt an entire series. In fact, a few performances have come to define the sport’s biggest moments.…
Monday Musings: Which NHL Playoff Format is Better?
Which playoff format is better: The current one with the top three team in each division and two wildcard spots, or the previous one with the teams ranked one to eight in each Conference? Before you answer, let’s look at the results. Over the last five years, more than half of the NHL's conference finals…
Too many questions surround Kings in post-Kopitar era
Ken Holland has plenty of work to do to get the Los Angeles Kings to a point where they can compete for the Stanley Cup.
Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through
The Montreal Canadiens made a major splash last summer when they acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and immediately signed him to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension. Dobson’s first season in Quebec didn’t quite go as planned, though. Although he was solid in the regular season, chipping in 47 points in 80 […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Taylor Hall gets real on ‘special’ time with Hurricanes ahead of Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals. This places the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. That was the only time current Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour ever lifted the Cup. One of his current players, Taylor Hall, has been in the league since the […] The post Taylor Hall gets real on ‘special’ time with Hurricanes ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2 Golden Knights bold predictions for Stanley Cup Final vs. Hurricanes
For the third time since entering the National Hockey League as the 31st expansion franchise in 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights will battle the Carolina Hurricanes, one of the strongest defensive clubs in the NHL, who have breezed through the Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to […] The post 2 Golden Knights bold predictions for Stanley Cup Final vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
What others are saying about the Spurs and Knicks heading into the 2026 NBA Finals
When I first started writing for Pounding the Rock ahead of the 2016-17 season, the Spurs were plenty relevant. The had arguably a top 2 player in the league in Kawhi Leonard, their first ever big free agent signing (LaMarcus Aldridge) was entering his second season with the club, and they were seen as top […]
Brendan Gallagher breaks down in tears discussing his future in Montreal
Brendan Gallagher’s remarkable 14-year NHL run with the Montreal Canadiens appears to be coming to an emotional close. During Montreal’s season-ending media availability following its Eastern Conference Final exit, the veteran winger became overwhelmed while discussing his future and his…
Brendan Gallagher Still Has Something To Offer Once He Leaves Canadiens
Veteran Brendan Gallagher was barely used this season with the Montreal Canadiens, and he said he'll be moving on. Could the Vancouver Canucks be where Gallagher revitalizes his career?
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