Kraken aquire Samoskevich from Panthers for draft picks
Samoskevich has spent his entire NHL career with the Panthers, winning a Stanley Cup with the team in 2025.
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Samoskevich has spent his entire NHL career with the Panthers, winning a Stanley Cup with the team in 2025.
The Texas Rangers have struggled to find their footing in 2026, entering Sunday at third place in the AL West with their 36-40 record. Now, the franchise has been forced to alter their pitching rotation. Right-handed pitcher Jack Leiter has been sent to the 10-day injured list with a right ankle posterior impingement, the team […] The post Rangers make unfortunate Jack Leiter injury move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In the middle of the downtown celebration on Saturday, Carolina Hurricanes General Manager Eric Tulsky pulled out a paper and pen and offered Nicolas Deslauriers a two year contract. The winger readily signed it, apparently making this the first order of business for the Canes this offseason. The deal will pay Deslauriers $850,000 this coming […]
Dickinson had 4 points in 17 games while providing defensive stability after joining the Oilers at the NHL trade deadline.
The Vegas Golden Knights came within two wins of winning their second Stanley Cup in franchise history. However, the Golden Knights have painted themselves into a corner this summer, and making improvements won't be easy. Will Vegas be taking a step backward next season?
NBA trade rumors surfaced in February that the Sacramento Kings were one of the teams interested in acquiring All-Star point […]
The Montreal Canadiens have successfully transitioned from a rebuild to consecutive playoff berths. Since 2022, management has weaponized draft capital to make an astonishing 39 selections, building a premier talent…
Juho Piiparinen is a sturdy, 6-foot-3 right-handed defenseman that has gained a reputation as one of the most defensively-sound blueliners in the class. Playing in a league of men – Finland’s Liiga – Piiparinen held his own against much older competition. While the offensive production was not there for Piiparinen, there’s something to be said for the level of defending that Piiparinen achieved in Liiga. Consistently killing plays, executing clean breakouts, and being reliable in al...
On a mid-February evening in 2025, I stood in a dusty Mexican bar filled to the brim with Canadians, belting out the lyrics to O Canada. All of us were…
The Florida Panthers needed to move off some money, and the Seattle Kraken are looking to bolster their offensive potential. With that, insider David Pagnotta is reporting that the two sides are completing a trade to send Mackie Samoskevich to Seattle. The Seattle Kraken are acquiring Mackie Samoskevich from the Florida Panthers, per @TheFourthPeriod Samoskevich had 12 goals and 32 points in 77 games last season. pic.twitter.com/YRDncuENTL — NHLMuse (@NHL_Muse) June 21, 2026 The full trade loo...
Father-son bloodlines are deeply rooted in the NHL. And with every passing NHL Draft, it seems there’s high-end talent continuing to be passed-on. It’s a family tradition. Fathers teach their…
*Editor’s Note: This article was updated to reflect the news that Nolan Patrick has officially retired At just 27 years of age, forward Nolan Patrick’s NHL career seems like a…
Three-time Stanley Cup champion and famous captain Jonathan Toews officially retired from the NHL on June 19, 2026; fittingly the same day as the number on his jersey. But many…
The Edmonton Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract extension worth $20 million with an average annual value of $4 million, the team announced on Sunday. The agreement keeps the 30-year-old centre in Edmonton and removes a pending unrestricted free agent from this summer’s market. Dickinson joined the Oilers on March 4, […] The post Oilers lock up Jason Dickinson with five-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Welcome back to the Abbotsford Canucks Notebook. It has been a whirlwind start to the month. With Manny Malhotra departing the American Hockey League (AHL) bench to become head coach…
Rochester Red Wings 14, Toledo Mud Hens 1 (box) An 11-run sixth inning led to a 14-1 loss for the Toledo Mud Hens on Saturday. Scott Effross and Carl Edwards Jr. were decent through the first four frames. They combined for nine straight outs after a leadoff single, but Christian Franklin broke the shutout with […]
The Edmonton Oilers announced on Sunday that they have re-signed forward Jason Dickinson to a long-term contract to stay with the franchise. The Oilers gave Dickinson a five-year contract for $20 million total for an annual average value (AAV) of $4 million. It’s an excellent signing for Edmonton, which acquired Dickinson in a trade with […] The post Oilers Re-Sign Key Forward to Long-Term Contract appeared first on HEAVY .
Beck Malenstyn’s first choice appears to be remaining with the Buffalo Sabres. Still, the Delta product sounds willing to listen if the Vancouver Canucks call when free agency opens. During an appearance on Donnie and Dhali, Malenstyn called re-signing in Buffalo “first and foremost a priority.” “It’s definitely a place that I would love to…
The Edmonton Oilers have signed centre Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract, the club announced Sunday. The new deal for the 30-year-old native of Georgetown, Ont. will see him earn an $4 million per year on his deal. BIG JASON ENERGY
The Edmonton Oilers have made their first signing of the offseason, bringing back pending unrestricted free agent Jason Dickinson on a big five-year extension. BIG JASON ENERGY 🔋 The #Oilers have signed forward Jason Dickinson to a five-year contract with an AAV of $4.0 million. pic.twitter.com/HF5yMk4QLw — Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) June 21, 2026 The deal is worth $20 million, with an AAV of $4M. Dickinson, 31, was acquired by Edmonton from the Chicago Blackhawks at t...
Pop quiz: when was the last time the Calgary Flames drafted a player in the third round that played 200 or more National Hockey League regular season games for the Flames? Lance Bouma, way back in 2008. Before that, it was Matthew Lombardi, in 2002. With a pair of third-rounders in the 2026 draft, can the…
The 2026 NBA Draft will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 23 and 24, from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with reports indicating there is very little intrigue as to who the first player to hear his name will be called.
Merilainen had his share of struggles during the 2025-26 season, leading to a brief demotion to the AHL.
Yesterday in Hockey History: June 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 22 This date in NHL history has seen some major coaching moves in recent years. It has also hosted…
His name has been on the rumor mill for the better part of a year, but the buzz is getting louder now for New Jersey Devils ' restricted free agent Simon Nemec. A name per sources that’s of interest to other clubs is RFA D Nemec , as it hasn’t been the smoothest path / usage with @NJDevils , and he’s an attractive option given age, talent, upside, should it be decided that they want to move him. #HockeyX pic.twitter.com/m3nF2bfAQW — Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) June 16, 2026 Nemec finally...