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The Rangers have granted reliever Josh Sborz his release from a minor league contract, reports Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News. The righty’s deal contained an unspecified June opt-out date. It’s not clear if Sborz formally opted out or if Texas preemptively released him after determining he wouldn’t make the MLB club. Sborz pitched parts […]
Montreal Canadiens winger Patrik Laine is headed towards free agency this offseason as he bids adieu to his former hockey club.In Laine’s first season with Montreal after coming over in a salary dump trade from the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Finn played in 52 games, scoring 20 goals and 33 points. Laine just finished up […] The post Patrik Laine Reveals Future Plans Ahead of Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
Fans of the Montreal Canadiens are still processing the pain of having been eliminated in the Eastern Conference Final by the defensively stingy Carolina Hurricanes, who ended their run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in just five games.Perhaps even more frustrating than the loss itself is that, for the first time in their playoff history, […] The post Canadiens’ Kent Hughes Throws Jab At Maple Leafs During Presser appeared first on HEAVY .
The Carolina Hurricanes are back in the Stanley Cup Final. It is their first appearance in the Final since 2006. That year, the Hurricanes were led by Rod Brind’Amour. Brind’Amour is now the coach for the Hurricanes. He retired from the NHL following the 2009-10 season, after playing with the Canes from midway through the […] The post Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour drops truth bomb on making Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Barcelona starlet Hamza Abdelkarim has been called up to the Egypt squad for World Cup 2026 and will be hoping to make an impact at the tournament this summer. The teenager has impressed in his first few months at Barcelona and the club are expected to make his stay permanent. Hansi Flick has already admitted […]
On Monday, it was announced that former NBA coach Rick Adelman had passed away at the age of 79. Afterward, Commissioner Adam Silver put out a statement expressing condolences to Adelman’s family and celebrating his legacy. “Rick Adelman was one of the most respected and accomplished coaches in the history of the NBA. Following his […] The post Adam Silver sends deep condolences to Rick Adelman’s family after passing appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Flyers are on the hunt for some potential upgrades in key positions this summer. With the taste of the playoffs, they now want some more and expectations should be to make it again next season. So, with some teams potentially bouncing back in the Eastern Conference, they should be looking to load up but also keeping an eye on the future as they continue to form this new-look young core of players. One of the spots on the roster that is the most obvious to try and get a re...
It almost appeared as though it was destiny for the Montreal Canadiens to reach the Stanley Cup Final after they won not one but two straight Game 7 matchups in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – both of them on the road.However, their magic ran out against the defensively stingy Carolina Hurricanes, who limited them […] The post Canadiens GM Takes Shot At Maple Leafs During Season-Ending Presser appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Islanders missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, missing for a second straight year. This led the Islanders to fire Patrick Roy at the end of the season and bring in Peter DeBoer. As DeBoer and GM Mathieu Darche try to reshape the roster in an effort to return to the playoffs, […] The post Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hello one, hello all. Hope your week and month have gotten off to a great start. It’s Monday, and you all know what that means, so let’s get to it. 1) The Miami Hurricanes bowed out in Gainesville in dreadful fashion. The Canes rallied late to down Troy in their opener 10-5. As of the […]
Stop us if you’ve heard this before. The Chicago Blackhawks are up against a deadline to sign one of their prospects and somehow that prospect ends up with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Last year it was Dominic James, and this year it is Jack Pridham. Chicago’s third-round selection (92 overall) in the 2024 NHL Draft was set to have his contract rights expire if he didn’t sign his entry-level contract or commit to a college program by 5:00 PM EST on June 1. Had he done neither, the 20-year-old woul...
I’ll try not to bring up the 2011 World Series. Just kidding. I’m gonna bring back those memories as often as I can. The St. Louis Cardinals welcome the Texas Rangers to Busch Stadium Monday night. Michael McGreevy will start for the Cardinals while Skip Schumaker will send Jacob deGrom to the mound for the […]
The Sacramento Kings mourn Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who led the franchise to eight straight playoff appearances and the 2002 Western Conference Finals during the greatest era in team history. The post Sacramento Kings Release Statement on Beloved Coach’s Death appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Islanders could be in for some major roster changes this summer. Reports indicate that Isles general manager Mathieu Darche has been in contact with several teams regarding forward Mat Barzal. Bruce Garrioch: A league executive told The Citizen that the Islanders are exploring the market for forward Mathew Barzal - Ottawa Citizen (6/1) Barzal, 29, is signed through the 2031 season at $9.1 million AAV, and owns a 22-team no-trade list. This past season, the veteran speedy forward a...
Brendan Gallagher gave an emotional “thank you” to the Montreal Canadiens organization and fan base on Monday morning, as he said it is apparent to him that his time as a Hab is up. “First and foremost, so thankful and so fortunate to have spent as much time as I have here,” Gallagher said, via…
Former Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher will be looking for a new home next season, with 3 landing spots emerging. The post Brendan Gallagher Landing Spots: 3 Teams Needing Veteran Help appeared first on HEAVY .
Mitch Marner has stepped up in these playoffs, but he's not done it all himself. He and his Golden Knights teammates discuss how they've thrived off each other.
The Texas Rangers have recalled relief pitcher Luis Curvelo from and infielder Cody Freeman from AAA Round Rock and have purchased the contract of relief pitcher Robbie Ahlstrom from AAA Round Rock, the team announced today. To make room on the active roster for the pitchers, the Rangers have optioned reliever Gavin Collyer to AAA […]
The Tampa Bay Lightning, who were eliminated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, swung a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, acquiring the signing rights to prospect forward Jack Pridham in return for a third round draft selection in 2027. The Blackhawks initially selected Pridham in the third round (94th overall) […] The post Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Stanley Cup Final is set to kick off Game 1 from Carolina on Tuesday night, and Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner's history with the Toronto Maple Leafs continues to make headlines. This time, Jack Eichel has chimed in about Marner's time as a Maple Leaf, and opened up about the 'scar tissue' he sees on Marner from his tenure in Toronto. Eichel spoke to the media on Monday, and opened up about the relationship the two have formed since Marner joined the team last summer. "As a team...
The Rangers announced a series of roster moves prior to tonight’s game. They selected the contract of left-hander Robby Ahlstrom, recalled infielder/outfielder Cody Freeman and recalled right-hander Luis Curvelo. In corresponding active roster moves, they optioned right-hander Gavin Collyer, placed infielder/outfielder Sam Haggerty on the bereavement/family medical emergency list and placed righty Chris Martin on […]
Players selected in 2024 will be re-eligible to enter the NHL Draft this June.
The writing is on the wall, Patrik Laine won't be re-signing with the Montreal Canadiens. The former second-overall pick battled some injuries throughout this past season, but admitted to the media on Monday that he was healthy enough to play the last couple of weeks of the regular season and into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but it was the team's decision to not dress the prolific goal scorer. Considering how much of a rough time the Habs had generating offense, it's shocking to hear Laine could...
The Toronto Maple Leafs are set for some significant roster changes this summer, as general manager John Chayka tries to put his fingerprints on the team as soon as possible. This will result in the Leafs asking veteran defenceman Morgan Rielly for a list of teams he'd approve for the next chapter of his career. All signs are pointing to Rielly and the Maple Leafs heading for a divorce this summer, and there's lots of speculation brewing online that the conversation has already taken place bet...
The Finnish team won a Gold Medal at the 2026 World Championships in Switzerland, led by a rejuvenated Sasha Barkov. Barkov took the spotlight from a team that was filled with depth, which hasn't matured, but is sure to make an impact in the future for their NHL squads. Ville Heinola is one notable player who scored six points (three goals, three assists) in ten games for Finland. He's an unrestricted free agent who wasn't offered a contract by the team that drafted him.&nbs...