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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 .

Wednesday Morning Fly By: Did not disappoint

*Well, the Flyers didn’t do anything crazy on June 23 this year, but a whole bunch of other teams did. Quick recap: The Senators picked up young forward William Eklund from San Jose for the 9th overall pick. [ ESPN ] Jordan Kyrou was sent out from St. Louis to Washington for the 16th overall pick (and then some). [ TSN ] The Flames won the Simon Nemec sweepstakes. [ NHL ] And finally, the big one, the Blackhawks have acquired Bowen Byram and Jordan Greenway from Buffalo f...

Capitals add Jordan Kyrou in trade with Blues

The Washington Capitals and St Louis Blues have made a trade, which sends Jordan Kyrou to the nation’s capital. After nearly trading the forward at the trade deadline, St Louis decided to make the move right before the draft. Kyrou has five years left at $8.125 million per season. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman broke the trade. […] The post Capitals add Jordan Kyrou in trade with Blues appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL Blockbuster: Jordan Kyrou Dealt To Washington Capitals

The pre-draft trading frenzy continues in the NHL, as the latest move has the long-awaited trade of Jordan Kyrou. The speedy winger heads to the Washington Capitals.  NEWS | The Washington Capitals have acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues for forwards Connor McMichael and Milton Gastrin and Washington’s first-round pick (16th overall) in the 2026 NHL Draft. #ALLCAPS | @Shift4 — Washington Capitals (@Capitals) June 23, 2026 It's a haul for St. Louis, as they receive Conn...

Flyers announce 2026-27 preseason schedule

With the focus primarily on the upcoming NHL Draft and free agent frenzy next week, the Philadelphia Flyers announced their 2026-27 exhibition schedule on Monday. And it’s going to be much shorter than previous schedules, which just four games on the docket; of course happening due to the regular season being increased from 82 games to 84 contests. According to the schedule, the Flyers will play just four preseason games, and they are two home-and-home affairs with the Washington Capitals...

Capitals rumors: When Alex Ovechkin will make decision on future, per LeBrun

There have been rumors about when Alex Ovechkin will announce his retirement. Now, there is another report outlining a timeline for when the all-time goals leader will decide whether he plays another season, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. “I would venture to guess we’ll get a decision from Alex Ovechkin on his future sometime in July. […] The post Capitals rumors: When Alex Ovechkin will make decision on future, per LeBrun appeared first on ClutchPoints .

John Carlson Expected To Sign With Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning traded Darren Raddysh to the Toronto Maple Leafs in an overnight blockbuster, and that's going to open up a massive hole on the right side of their blueline. Insert free-agent-to-be, John Carlson. Carlson was shockingly traded to the Anaheim Ducks mid-season last year, after almost two decades as a Washington Capital. The deal caught Carlson off guard in the biggest way, and while he enjoyed his time playing hockey for the Ducks in sunny California, Carlson informed Duc...

John Carlson will not re-sign with Ducks, per agent

On their way to returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2018, the Anaheim Ducks acquired John Carlson, who won the Stanley Cup in 2018, in a trade with the Washington Capitals at the NHL Trade Deadline, and he helped them to an opening round series win over the Edmonton Oilers. […] The post John Carlson will not re-sign with Ducks, per agent appeared first on ClutchPoints .

NHL rumors: John Carlson could command as much as $10 million AAV on open market

NHL free agency is set to begin on July 1 at 12:00 p.m. ET. One of the more sought-after free agents on the market will be defenseman John Carlson. Before being traded from the Washington Capitals to the Anaheim Ducks, Carlson and the Caps were engaged in talks on a contract extension. Reports were that […] The post NHL rumors: John Carlson could command as much as $10 million AAV on open market appeared first on ClutchPoints .