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The 2025-26 campaign did not go according to plan for the New Jersey Devils. A solid start then gave way to a gradual slide down the standings. By season’s end, the Devils finished in second-to-last place in the Metropolitan Division with 87 total points. Injuries played some part in that slide, as franchise center Jack […] The post Devils’ perfect trade offer for Ducks’ Mason McTavish appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Thursday afternoon means a fresh episode of Real Life was recorded and edited, and it’s ready to help you wrap up the week. On today’s podcast, the guys discussed the Darnell Nurse trade request, the Mike Babcock rumours, and much more. The guys kicked off this week’s episode of Real Life with a conversation about…
The individual awards keep rolling in for the Tampa Bay Lightning. After Jon Cooper nabbed his first Jack Adams and Andrei Vasilevskiy was awarded his second Vezina Trophy, Nikita Kucherov became the Lightning’s first multi-Hart Trophy winner as he bested Connor McDavid by ten points in the overall voting. Really wonder who gave McDavid those two fifth-place votes. Depending on how their ballot looked, that might have been the difference. In the end, Kucherov nabbed enough votes to...
Stephen A. Smith and Mike Greenberg have some strong criticism of the Knicks' fans who threw eggs and other objects at Victor Wembanyama after the Spurs' loss in the NBA Finals Game 4.
The Tampa Bay Lightning had high hopes for a long run in the postseason this year as they received brilliant seasons from high-scoring Nikita Kucherov and goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. Those hopes were dashed when they lost in the seventh game of the first round to the Montreal Canadiens. Despite that loss, Kucherov won the Hart […] The post Nikita Kucherov’s Hart trophy win unlocks rare feat for Lightning last seen in 1978 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Staal is now one goal shy of the modern NHL record for the most in a Stanley Cup Final.
For over a decade, Darnell Nurse has been one of the faces of the Edmonton Oilers. From the dark rebuilding years to multiple deep playoff runs, Nurse has been a…
The Vancouver Canucks have named Richard Seeley general manager of the AHL’s Abbotsford Canucks and assistant GM of Vancouver.
The San Diego Padres on Wednesday signed first baseman Nick Pratto to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A El Paso. Pratto, a 27-year-old left-handed hitter and former Kansas City Royals first-round pick from the 2017 MLB Draft, joins San Diego after beginning the 2026 season in the Texas Rangers system. He was […] The post Padres sign former Royals first-round pick to minor league contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Carolina Hurricanes, who defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to tie the series at two games apiece, have their sights set on moving to within a victory of what would be their first title in 20 years. And captain Jordan Staal is on the heater of all […] The post Red-hot Jordan Staal scores historic goal in Hurricanes’ Game 5 vs. VGK appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nikita Kucherov has consistently been one of the most valuable players in the NHL since his first Hart Trophy win in 2018-19. It was more than time for him to win again, writes Adam Proteau.
The NHL unveiled the winner of the Hart Memorial Trophy on Thursday ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, with the trophy going to Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov. As a result, Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid finished second in voting for the Hart Trophy, finishing only 10 points behind Kucherov for…
John Laurinaitis briefly comments on the TV moment. There was an in-ring segment on WWE Monday Night Raw in the summer of 2011 involving CM Punk, John Cena, Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque, and John Laurinaitis. During the segment, Punk turned his attention over to Laurinaitis and brought up Laurinaitis calling the likes of Chris Masters, … The post John Laurinaitis: CM Punk’s Line On WWE TV About Me Calling Talent To Fire Them Was Not A Shoot appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wr...
Vancouver Canucks general manager Ryan Johnson has now filled his former role in the organization. On Thursday evening, Johnson announced the hire of Richard Seeley as General Manager of the Abbotsford Canucks, and Assistant General Manager of the Vancouver Canucks. General Manager Ryan Johnson announced today that the #Canucks have named Richard Seeley General…
Kucherov was part of the Lightning’s incredible return to the top of the Atlantic Division.
The American Hockey League has named the 10 on-ice officials selected to work the 2026 Calder Cup Finals.
The Stanley Cup Final has been nothing short of a wild rollercoaster ride for everyone involved, and Game 4 of the series was no exception. Ultimately, it was the Carolina Hurricanes tying the series at two wins apiece thanks to their 5-3 victory at T-Mobile Arena over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Hurricanes made a […] The post Brandon Bussi gets nod to start crucial Hurricanes Game 5 vs. Golden Knights appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The San Antonio Spurs are still recovering from a historic collapse in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. A lot of things have to go wrong, from a lot of people, in order for such a meltdown to happen, but De’Aaron Fox is catching most of the blame for the blown lead. […] The post Patrick Beverley calls for savage ‘JR Smith treatment’ for Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In one of the closest votes in over two decades, the Hart Trophy has a winner, and once again, the recipient is Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov. Kucherov, who tallied 44 goals with 86 assists for 130 total points in the 2025-26 NHL Season, beat out Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid for the award […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov beats MacKinnon, McDavid for 2nd Hart trophy appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Tampa Bay Lightning star Nikita Kucherov is a two-time Hart Memorial Trophy winner.
Early in his NHL career, Wayne Gretzky appeared on the soap opera, The Young and the Restless. He played a mobster out of “The Edmonton Office.” Gretzky was a big fan of soap operas and was thrilled when he was asked to be on the show. In the 1980s, being on a soap opera was…
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Stanley Cup Final Game 5: Carolina Hurricanes vs. Vegas Golden Knights Series tied 2-2 How to watch Start time: 8:00 PM EDT / 5:00 PM PDT In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French) In the U.S.: ABC Streaming: Sportsnet+ A patented fast start in the opening period by the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 was answered by a strong second frame from the Vegas Golden Knights, leaving a tight series in a 3-3 tie heading into the third perio...
The Panthers have agreed to an extension with their undrafted free agent gem wide receiver Jalen Coker, who was criminally underpaid following a revelation of a 2025 season. After spending 2025 on the RFA tender and then again in 2026, the Panthers have locked Coker up before he could have potentially been even more expensive […]
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Jalen Coker is receiving quite a raise.
While expectations are high for Tetairoa McMillan to have an even bigger year in the 2026-27 season, it appears the Carolina Panthers are ensuring the entire wide receiver room remains intact. On Thursday, reports indicate the club is extending one of Bryce Young’s promising young weapons. Jalen Coker, who is 24 years old, is signing […] The post Panthers lock up promising Bryce Young weapon with new contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .