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Sure, hockey is basically a year-round sport, but playoffs are different. The NHL playoffs take the hardest sport and condense it into a cutthroat, winner-take-all feast of the world's best sport. It’s supposed to be fast and fun, almost two months of the best hockey being played every single night....
Jack Eichel is back on hockey’s biggest stage, but the Vegas Golden Knights center enters the 2026 Stanley Cup Final with a different mindset than he carried into his first NHL championship run three years ago. Vegas opens the Final…
The Rangers released veteran reliever Ryan Brasier from their Triple-A affiliate, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. Brasier had been pitching well and was cut loose on June 1, which suggests there may have been an opt-out date in his contract with Texas. He joins righty Josh Sborz, also released from the Rangers’ Round Rock […]
The NHL salary cap is jumping this upcoming summer again, and there is a litany of restricted free agents who will be looking for big paydays. Despite the salary cap going up to $104 million next season, some teams will be in tight situations. This could lead some teams to trade away their restricted free […] The post NHL rumors: The 4 RFAs becoming trade targets this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Today, we spotlight Oliver Suvanto, a defensive center in the SHL, and one of the younger players in this year’s NHL entry draft. Oliver Suvanto was born on September 3, 2008 in Turku, Finland. Son of Harri Suvanto, a longtime player in the Finnish Liiga, Oliver followed his father’s footsteps and made the jump to […]
The Jets have agreed to terms with wide receiver Omar Cooper on his rookie contract. Cooper was selected 30th overall in the NFL Draft. His contract will be a four year deal worth $17.47 million. It also includes a team option for a fifth year. The Jets will need to decide whether to pick up […]
If you’ve ever found yourself falling in love with a draft prospect’s athletic traits, you’re going to like Karim Lopez. He’s pegged as a prospect that could go anywhere from the end of the lottery to the mid 20s. Lopez has enough glaring weaknesses to create some division in opinion amongst talent evaluators while also […]
In a Cup Final featuring two very similar teams, these five stats could be the difference between the Hurricanes or Golden Knights winning it all.
After four consecutive finishes in the basement of the Central Division, the Chicago Blackhawks are desperate to take a significant step forward in 2026-27. While a return to playoff contention remains the long-term goal, the Blackhawks would likely settle for remaining competitive into the spring after spending multiple years at the bottom of the NHL. […] The post Blackhawks rumors: The ‘odd man out’ on Chicago’s blue line ahead of 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In a significant turn of events, the Colorado Avalanche have granted permission to the Nashville Predators to speak with general manager Chris MacFarland. The Nashville Predators have been given permission to speak with Colorado Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland, according to sources. See where it goes from there. — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) June 2, 2026 Insider Elliotte Friedman writes, however, that, according to his sources, "the biggest question is: what exactly is the title, role a...
The Carolina Hurricanes may have been a "bunch of jerks," but the Vegas Golden Knights look like the villains heading into the Stanley Cup final.
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The Edmonton Oilers are facing their longest offseason in five years after a stunning first-round exit at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl acknowledged after the six-game loss that the franchise had taken a step backward, and the pressure is only mounting with […] The post Oilers rumors: Edmonton linked to 2 star wingers to play with Connor McDavid appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Boston Bruins are hoping to strengthen their roster as they make changes during this upcoming NHL offseason. Boston is studying several players as they look to complete that task. A Boston sportswriter is naming seven players the Bruins are looking at as trade targets, per NBC Sports Boston. “Making it back to the playoffs […] The post Bruins rumors: Boston writer reveals 7 potential trade targets this summer appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights have accomplished some rarities leading up to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final on Tuesday. Here's your NHL playoff update.
Getting more out of less is the best trait a coach can have. Denver Pioneers head coach David Carle has it. The post Strike 1: Should the Avalanche promote Jared Bednar to GM, hire David Carle as coach? appeared first on Mile High Sports .
Last week, in our most recent edition of Rangers Reacts, we asked a simple question: have you given up on the 2026 season? Over half of you — 53%, to be exact — said yes, you have given up already. I will note that the timing of when this question went out probably had an […]
The Vegas Golden Knights begin the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night against the Carolina Hurricanes. Golden Knights star Jack Eichel is sending out a message, ahead of Game 1. “I think it’s important to be a bit selfish with your time and your energy and where you put your focus,” Eichel said, per NHL.com. […] The post Golden Knights’ Jack Eichel drops ‘selfish’ truth bomb ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Nikita Grebenkin’s first full season in a Flyers uniform was quite a mixed bag, but we leave the season with belief that Grebenkin can be an incredibly effective fourth liner for this team moving forward. Acquired in the Scott Laughton trade, Grebenkin came over as a lottery ticket prospect addition in the deal. Grebenkin did not play in any games with the Flyers in 2024-25, but he did make an impact in his limited time with the Phantoms last season (3 goals, 4 assists in 11 games)....
With rumors swirling that Carlson wants to come back east, it sounds like the Flyers would be more than willing to welcome him.
Carolina’s GM has a background that is exceptionally rare in hockey.
The Montreal Canadiens could be in hot water following Patrik Laine's comments, stating he was healthy enough to play this season. The post Canadiens Could Face Investigation Following Laine Comments appeared first on HEAVY .
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WWE superstar Brock Lesnar was named a dream opponent when UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall was asked who he would want to fight. Lesnar, who is now 48 years old, is the former UFC heavyweight champion. He has not competed inside the Octagon in nearly a decade, since his No Contest with Mark Hunt at […] The post Brock Lesnar Named Dream Opponent by UFC Champion appeared first on HEAVY .
Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Sam Gagner comes in at No. 29 on our updated 2025 list. He was ranked No. 62 on Brownlee’s original list. If you aren’t cognizant of 2010s Edmonton Oilers lore, you might…