Stop us if you’ve heard this before. The Chicago Blackhawks are up against a deadline to sign one of their prospects and somehow that prospect ends up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last year it was Dominic James, and this year it is Jack Pridham. Chicago’s third-round selection (92 overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft was set to have his contract rights expire if he didn’t sign his entry-level contract or commit to a college program by 5:00 PM EST on June 1. Had he done neither, the 20-year-old woul...
I’ll try not to bring up the 2011 World Series. Just kidding. I’m gonna bring back those memories as often as I can. The St. Louis Cardinals welcome the Texas Rangers to Busch Stadium Monday night. Michael McGreevy will start for the Cardinals while Skip Schumaker will send Jacob deGrom to the mound for the […]
The New York Islanders could be in for some major roster changes this summer. Reports indicate that Isles general manager Mathieu Darche has been in contact with several teams regarding forward Mat Barzal. Bruce Garrioch: A league executive told The Citizen that the Islanders are exploring the market for forward Mathew Barzal - Ottawa Citizen (6/1) Barzal, 29, is signed through the 2031 season at $9.1 million AAV, and owns a 22-team no-trade list. This past season, the veteran speedy forward a...
Brendan Gallagher gave an emotional “thank you” to the Montreal Canadiens organization and fan base on Monday morning, as he said it is apparent to him that his time as a Hab is up. “First and foremost, so thankful and so fortunate to have spent as much time as I have here,” Gallagher said, via…
Mitch Marner has stepped up in these playoffs, but he's not done it all himself. He and his Golden Knights teammates discuss how they've thrived off each other.
The Texas Rangers have recalled relief pitcher Luis Curvelo from and infielder Cody Freeman from AAA Round Rock and have purchased the contract of relief pitcher Robbie Ahlstrom from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room on the active roster for the pitchers, the Rangers have optioned reliever Gavin Collyer to AAA […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning, who were eliminated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, swung a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, acquiring the signing rights to prospect forward Jack Pridham in return for a third round draft selection in 2027. The Blackhawks initially selected Pridham in the third round (94th overall) […]
The post Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Stanley Cup Final is set to kick off Game 1 from Carolina on Tuesday night, and Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner's history with the Toronto Maple Leafs continues to make headlines. This time, Jack Eichel has chimed in about Marner's time as a Maple Leaf, and opened up about the 'scar tissue' he sees on Marner from his tenure in Toronto. Eichel spoke to the media on Monday, and opened up about the relationship the two have formed since Marner joined the team last summer. "As a team...
The Rangers announced a series of roster moves prior to tonight’s game. They selected the contract of left-hander Robby Ahlstrom, recalled infielder/outfielder Cody Freeman and recalled right-hander Luis Curvelo. In corresponding active roster moves, they optioned right-hander Gavin Collyer, placed infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty on the bereavement/family medical emergency list and placed righty Chris Martin on […]
Players selected in 2024 will be re-eligible to enter the NHL Draft this June.
The writing is on the wall, Patrik Laine won't be re-signing with the Montreal Canadiens. The former second-overall pick battled some injuries throughout this past season, but admitted to the media on Monday that he was healthy enough to play the last couple of weeks of the regular season and into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it was the team's decision to not dress the prolific goal scorer. Considering how much of a rough time the Habs had generating offense, it's shocking to hear Laine could...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set for some significant roster changes this summer, as general manager John Chayka tries to put his fingerprints on the team as soon as possible. This will result in the Leafs asking veteran defenceman Morgan Rielly for a list of teams he'd approve for the next chapter of his career. All signs are pointing to Rielly and the Maple Leafs heading for a divorce this summer, and there's lots of speculation brewing online that the conversation has already taken place bet...
The Finnish team won a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Championships in Switzerland, led by a rejuvenated Sasha Barkov. Barkov took the spotlight from a team that was filled with depth, which hasn't matured, but is sure to make an impact in the future for their NHL squads. Ville Heinola is one notable player who scored six points (three goals, three assists) in ten games for Finland. He's an unrestricted free agent who wasn't offered a contract by the team that drafted him.&nbs...
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into the two biggest defenseman free agent options. They also give their thoughts on what the Bruins approach at the draft should be. 0:00 – Welcome in 2:05 – Looking at potential contracts for Rasmus Andersson & Darren Raddysh 12:04 – Prizepicks 14:12 – How should [...]
The post Should Bruins Target Rasmus Andersson or Darren Raddysh in Free Agency? | Bruins Beat appeared first on CLNS Media .
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have had some hot performances from their players to get to the Stanley Cup final. Adam Proteau lists a hot and cold player per team.
The Montreal Canadiens were just one round away from the Stanley Cup Finals, but fell in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes. Now, the Habs will turn their focus to the offseason, looking to win their first Cup since 1993. The franchise has already signaled one move: it seems Brendan Gallagher, the longest-tenured member of […]
The post 3 Canadiens trade targets after East Final loss to Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints .
For the first time since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, where they’ll battle the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey’s ultimate prize. The Hurricanes have enjoyed tremendous fan support over the last several years at Lenovo Center with routine sellout crowds, and the venue has been routinely listed among the […]
The post Hurricanes’ Eric Tulsky takes hilarious ‘assistant GM’ jab at fans ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Marner always had championship-caliber traits, but he needed the right supporting environment.
Believe me, I’m not afraid to Victor Wembanyama big-boy dunk on the Edmonton Oilers if the situation requires it. We know the gaffes, the jokes. Jesper Wallstedt. Griffin Reinhart. Milan Lucic. So on, so forth. We have even more recent screwups if we don’t feel like dusting off the Greatest Hits (gaffes) album. So the Oilers…
The differing styles of the Golden Knights and Hurricanes sets up what could be a very intriguing series.
The St. Louis Blues have retained goaltending depth by signing netminder Will Cranley to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the team announced Monday through President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong. Cranley, 24, split the 2025-26 season between the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds and the ECHL’s Florida Everblades. He appeared in 10 games for […]
The post Blues sign goaltender to one-year extension appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Sports teams from the NBA, MLB, NFL, NWSL, NHL, MLS, PWHL and WNBA are all celebrating Pride on social media. Anti-LGBTQ people are upset.
Links to all our Hurricanes vs. Golden Knights preview coverage on a single convenient page.
Having been one of the most dominant players on clay over the past few years, Iga Swiatek was touted to be a top contender for the French Open title. However, this campaign turned out to follow the same pattern of early exits for the World No. 3, who hasn’t been able to win a singles […]
The post Iga Swiatek’s French Open Exit Raises Serious Concerns for Andy Roddick: ‘She’s Questioning Herself’ appeared first on EssentiallySports .
As Frederik Andersen finally reaches his first Stanley Cup final, he isn't just playing for a championship. He's playing for Claude Lemieux, who died days before Carolina's Eastern Conference final clincher.