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Hurricanes acquire rights to John Carlson from Ducks

John Carlson will need to take some time to gather his bearings amid a whirlwind 2026. The respected defenseman was sent to the Anaheim Ducks at the NHL trade deadline following a 17-plus-year run with the Washington Capitals, only to be shipped to the new Stanley Cup champions almost four months later. The Carolina Hurricanes […] The post Hurricanes acquire rights to John Carlson from Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ClutchPoints · 3 days ago · 0 reads

After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers?

The weeks leading up to free agency have been much more eventful than anyone expected. There have been several shocking, landscape-altering trades this week, but they are not all equal. The three trades with the most potential to deliver for their respective franchises were made by the Washington Capitals, the Florida Panthers, and the Buffalo […] The post After 3 Blockbuster NHL Trades, Who Are Biggest Winners/Losers? appeared first on The Lead .

The Lead · 3 days ago · 1 read

NHL rumors: Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner linked to Capitals as free agency looms

The Washington Capitals could continue revamping their roster when NHL free agency begins, with Columbus Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner emerging as a reported target. During ESPN’s broadcast of the opening round of the 2026 NHL Draft Friday night, insider Kevin Weekes said he has been hearing for some time that Jenner is connected to […] The post NHL rumors: Blue Jackets captain Boone Jenner linked to Capitals as free agency looms appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ClutchPoints · 3 days ago · 0 reads

Blues win Mason McTavish sweepstakes with Ducks trade

The St. Louis Blues, who traded Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals just days ago, needed to act quickly and find a way to replace the offensive production Kyrou provided, especially after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs this past season. They’ve now done so with one of the many trades that have been completed so […] The post Blues win Mason McTavish sweepstakes with Ducks trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ClutchPoints · 4 days ago · 0 reads

What kept Capitals’ Chris Patrick awake at night before Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou deals

Thanks to the work of general manager Chris Patrick, the Washington Capitals have acquired not one but two right-handed players with plenty of offensive upside. He acquired Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues, and then acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres in a sign-and-trade deal, locking him up to an eight-year extension. All […] The post What kept Capitals’ Chris Patrick awake at night before Alex Tuch, Jordan Kyrou deals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Capitals’ Alex Tuch gets real on 2018 Stanley Cup Final connection

The Washington Capitals recently acquired Alex Tuch from the Buffalo Sabres, which was one of the few moves they have made this offseason. After learning he was joining the team that beat him in the 2018 Stanley Cup Final, Tuch gave a classic answer, according to Capitals beat writer Sammi Silber. “Alex Tuch on “The Save”: […] The post Capitals’ Alex Tuch gets real on 2018 Stanley Cup Final connection appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ClutchPoints · 4 days ago · 0 reads

Latest NHL sign-and-trade takes potential Lightning free agent target off market

Well, at least we won’t have to write any more Alex Tuch profiles in the near future. After speculating that the big winger could be a trade deadline acquisition in 2025, and a possible free agent signing this summer, things went in a different direction as the Buffalo Sabres signed the 30-year-old to an 8-year, $84 million contract before trading him to the Washington Capitals for a third-round pick and David Kampf. With that move, the top forward was erased from the top of free agent bo...

Raw Charge · 4 days ago · 0 reads

2 Teams Making Final Trade Offers for Mason McTavish

Mason McTavish's days as an Anaheim Duck are coming to an end. Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek has been fielding trade calls for over a month, trying to find the right deal to move his disgruntled forward. There's been plenty of speculation about Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Washington Capitals, but reports have surfaced stating the Ducks are down to two offers, and the talks are with the New York Rangers and St. Louis Blues. Hearing it’s the Blues and Rangers that have ...

NHL Trade Rumors · 5 days ago · 0 reads

Blues rumors: Colton Parayko, Robert Thomas get huge trade updates ahead of NHL Draft

The St. Louis Blues have already traded forward Jordan Kyrou to the Washington Capitals, and they have been rumored to be considering a multitude of other moves involving players who were rumored to potentially be on the move at the Trade Deadline back in March. But for now, it appears as though Blues general manager […] The post Blues rumors: Colton Parayko, Robert Thomas get huge trade updates ahead of NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

ClutchPoints · 5 days ago · 0 reads

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 .

ClutchPoints · 5 days ago · 0 reads

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 […]

PensBurgh · 5 days ago · 0 reads

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 .

ClutchPoints · 5 days ago · 0 reads

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 .

ClutchPoints · 6 days ago · 0 reads