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Steve Yzerman Speaks Out For 1st Time On Dylan Larkin Trade Request

The Dylan Larkin trade request leaked out over three weeks ago, but it wasn't until today that Detroit Red Wings  executive vice president and general manager Steve Yzerman addressed the situation publicly.  Yzerman confirmed his captain's request to be moved, but offered no assurances on when or if it could be done. Yzerman now confirms Larkin's trade request, with short list of teams. But adds Larkin had 5 years remaining on his contract, says his job is to do what's in the be...

Maple Leafs AGM Judd Brackett on Gavin McKenna’s potential: “The sky is the limit… He is a winner”

Assistant General Manager of Player Evaluation, Judd Brackett, discusses the Male Leafs’ 10-prospect haul from the 2026 NHL Draft. How exciting is it to walk away with 10 new prospects in the organization? Brackett: This is always an exciting day for a scouting staff and a team as a whole. It is a chance to […] The post Maple Leafs AGM Judd Brackett on Gavin McKenna’s potential: “The sky is the limit… He is a winner” appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Sharks just drafted tallest player in NHL history

The San Jose Sharks were a team on the rise in 2025-26 season. Thanks to the performance of second-year superstar Macklin Celebrini, the Sharks were nearly a playoff participant after finishing fifth in the Pacific Division with a 39-35-8 record. The Sharks have not been in the postseason since the 2018-19 season, but they are […] The post Sharks just drafted tallest player in NHL history appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Significant Update On Marchenko's Future in Columbus

The Kirill Marchenko drama in Columbus has taken a significant turn on Saturday. We learned on Friday that his agent made it clear that the 27-goal scorer is unlikely to be signing an extension beyond the one year remaining on his contract. It seemed obvious to all observers that a trade by the Blue Jackets was forthcoming.  Not so fast.  Insider Pierre LeBrun wrote today in The Athletic that GM Don Waddell has "no intention" of trading his top-line winger.  Pierre LeBrun on #CB...

Kings’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Darius Acuff Jr. amid Domantas Sabonis rumors

The Sacramento Kings may be approaching a true pivot point. Drafting Darius Acuff Jr. gives the franchise another young guard to develop, but the larger question still hangs over the roster: what happens if Domantas Sabonis is eventually moved? If Sacramento decides to lean into a reshaped core, a deal with the Toronto Raptors centered […] The post Kings’ top trade, free agent targets after drafting Darius Acuff Jr. amid Domantas Sabonis rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Capitals’ draft pick Tyus Sparks compares his playing style to Dylan Guenther, hopes to be first Idaho-born player to make NHL since 1957: ‘It would mean the world’

BUFFALO, NY — For newly minted Washington Capitals prospect Tyus Sparks, the road to the NHL Draft ran through Boise Airport. Sparks grew up in Idaho, hardly a hockey hotbed, but the lack of local high-level hockey didn’t stop him from playing. Instead, Sparks joined the LA Jr. Kings more than a thousand miles away,

Brody Pepoy selected 169th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting Report

With their final pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Maple Leafs selected 6’2, 182-pound winger Brody Pepoy of the Saginaw Spirit. After making the jump from AAA hockey in Pittsburgh (the Pittsburgh Penguins Elite program), Pepoy recorded 16 goals and 29 points in 67 games in his first OHL season. Those numbers don’t leap […] The post Brody Pepoy selected 169th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs – Analysis & Scouting Report appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

Yaroslav Fedoseyev selected 161st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting Report

With the 161st pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected Russian right-shot defenseman Yaroslav Fedoseyev out of Chelyabinsk. The Leafs actually traded to make this selection, sending a 2027 fifth-round pick to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for the 161st pick in this draft. By acquiring this pick, the Leafs officially […] The post Yaroslav Fedoseyev selected 161st overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs — Analysis & Scouting Report appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

All Quiet on Red Wings Larkin Trade Front

The post All Quiet on Red Wings Larkin Trade Front appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . As the team was in the process of building the future of the franchise during the NHL Entry Draft, Detroit […] The post All Quiet on Red Wings Larkin Trade Front appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .

How Liverpool’s Best Attack Could Line Up Next Season

Liverpool are entering a brand new era with Andoni Iraola taking charge and Mohamed Salah leaving the club, which means the famous Anfield frontline is set to look very different next season. The former Bournemouth manager has plenty of attacking talent at his disposal, but finding the right balance will be crucial as he looks […]

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 .

Avalanche Swap Ivan Ivan for Former First-Round Pick Fabian Lysell

The Colorado Avalanche moved on from Ivan Ivan on Saturday—but the deal was about far more than just a name. In a one-for-one trade with the Boston Bruins, Colorado acquired former 2021 first-round pick Fabian Lysell, a once-hyped offensive winger still trying to turn prospect pedigree into consistent NHL production. In return, the Avalanche parted […]

Getting to know Montreal Canadiens 57th overall pick Timofei Runtso

The Montreal Canadiens seemed very keen on selecting Timofei Runtso, trading up four spots to select the defenceman. Runtso was in his second year of draft eligibility, having been passed over after playing in the NAHL in 2024-25, an environment he says wasn’t the best for him to show what he was capable of. Making the move to the WHL this season, his game hit a new level under brighter lights. He contributed 44 points for the Victoria Royals, and many of the scouts who watched him say th...

Pavel Dorofeyev trade grades for Rangers, Golden Knights

The New York Rangers are coming off a disastrous season that saw them come in last place in the Metropolitan Division. They finished 10 points behind the New Jersey Devils and they were out of playoff contention some time around Christmas last season. Many had expected the Rangers to be in contention for a playoff […] The post Pavel Dorofeyev trade grades for Rangers, Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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