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Capitals offload winger on Penguins after Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou trades

The Washington Capitals have been busy making big moves this week. The Caps have acquired both Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues and Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in two separate trades. With two wingers coming into the mix, the Capitals decided to move one that was set to become a restricted free […] The post Capitals offload winger on Penguins after Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou trades appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Penguins acquire Hendrix Lapierre

The Pittsburgh Penguins are kicking off their summer moves by apparently acquiring center Hendrix Lapierre from Washington. Pittsburgh gives up a third round pick in 2027 and a fifth in 2028 to bring Lapierre on board. Lapierre is a player who has had his ups and downs over four pro seasons with the Capitals, as […]

Capitals’ Jordan Kyrou drops truth bomb after trade from Blues

It has been a busy week for the Washington Capitals. The team completed two massive trades, as the Capitals traded for Jordan Kyrou and Alex Tuch, improving the roster. Now, Kyrou is speaking out about the trade, per Tom Gulitti of NHL.com. “They were really pushing for me and it’s nice seeing a team really […] The post Capitals’ Jordan Kyrou drops truth bomb after trade from Blues appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman

There have already been multiple sign-and-trades for pending free agents this offseason. Darren Raddysh was sent from the Tampa Bay Lightning to the Toronto Maple Leafs, while Alex Tuch got a new deal while going from the Buffalo Sabres to the Washington Capitals. Now, the lone pending restricted free agent for the Carolina Hurricanes could […] The post NHL rumors: 6 teams ‘in the mix’ for Hurricanes’ RFA defenseman appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Thursday Morning Fly By: No blockbusters today

*Tuesday sure was a doozy, and while yesterday mercifully wasn’t quite as busy around the league, we still had a bit of interesting activity unfolding. Here are the quick hits: The Capitals are staying busy, and locked down Alex Tuch in a sign-and-trade deal. [ TSN ] Speaking of getting locked down, the Sabres inked Zach Benson to a long-term contract. [ Sportsnet ] And the NHL is looking at expansion… again. [ ESPN ] *That’s a whole lot going on around the league, but ...

Thursday Habs Headlines: 2026 NHL Draft heats up

Montreal Canadiens news and notes Brendan Gallagher will be named an honorary citizen by the city of Montreal on Thursday. [ CBC ] Don’t be surprised if the Canadiens trade their first-round pick ahead of Friday’s NHL Draft for a second straight year. [ Montreal Gazette ]  Around the league and elsewhere Last week’s 2026 PWHL Draft delivered an unforgettable night. [ NHL ] Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch is heading to the Washington Capitals in a sign-and-trade ...

Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Interested In Jake DeBrusk; Alex Tuch Sent To The Capitals In Sign-and-Trade

Welcome to ‘Sick Puck Links’ here at SickPodcasts.com. From Monday to Friday mornings, we will link not just our content from the previous days but also the hottest news around the NHL. Here are your Thursday morning headlines with all the hottest news and NHL trade rumours from around the hockey world!  Sick Links: My colleague […] The post Sick Puck Links: Canadiens Interested In Jake DeBrusk; Alex Tuch Sent To The Capitals In Sign-and-Trade appeared first on The Sick Podcast .

Zach Benson, Sabres agree to $52.5 million contract extension

The Buffalo Sabres have had a busy offseason so far, trading Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday before sending Alex Tuch to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday. General manager Jarmo Kekalainen is not done, however, as he took care of major internal business regarding young forward Zach Benson. Benson and the Sabres have […] The post Zach Benson, Sabres agree to $52.5 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Blockbuster Sign-and-Trade Sends Alex Tuch To The Washington Capitals

It's a done deal. The Washington Capitals have landed their second big fish of the week, executing a sign-and-trade with the Buffalo Sabres for Alex Tuch.  BREAKING: The Buffalo Sabres are sending Alex Tuch to Washington in a sign-and-trade, where he'll sign an eight-year deal worth $10.5M AAV. Trade details to come. pic.twitter.com/NM58DDILzI — PuckEmpire (@puckempire) June 24, 2026 Tuch is signing an eight-year deal with the Capitals at a $10.5 million AAV.  The Sabres will get a t...

NHL Notebook: Kyrou traded to Capitals, Byram dealt to Blackhawks for package including No. 4 pick

We’re only days away from the NHL Draft and general managers around the league are wasting no time this offseason making roster adjustments. It’s be a wild scene across the league, with multiple top-10 picks getting moved, and there’s no signs of slowing down. Let’s jump into the frenzy of transactions: St. Louis Blues trade…

Sharks rumors: San Jose considered Bowen Byram trade before Blackhawks deal

It was a busy day of trades in the NHL on Tuesday. Jordan Kyrou was sent from the St. Louis Blues to the Washington Capitals. Then, the San Jose Sharks moved William Eklund to the Ottawa Senators. Finally, the Buffalo Sabres sent Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks. While the Sharks did complete a trade […] The post Sharks rumors: San Jose considered Bowen Byram trade before Blackhawks deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .