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Report: 5 More Islanders Trade Targets Named

The NY Islanders have some moves to make this summer to get themselves back into playoff contention. With the free agent pool thin this year, trades will be the way to go for GM Mathieu Darche, and we've already heard the rumors that he's listening on Mat Barzal , though the latest is that he's not on the trade block , per se . Additionally, pending UFA  Anders Lee is no slam dunk to return , though they'd like him to. The Isles have a mere $10.6 million in cap space projected for next se...

William Villeneuve sets franchise playoff points record, Toronto Marlies in need of a response after a frustrating, controversial Game 3 loss

“I thought we did a lot of good things. We scored the late goal in the second. I thought we came out really well in the third. We got playing in a four-on-four with these guys, and we missed a check down there. They had a line rush 3-on-2, and they made us pay. They […] The post William Villeneuve sets franchise playoff points record, Toronto Marlies in need of a response after a frustrating, controversial Game 3 loss appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove .

5 Trade Destinations for Islanders' Mat Barzal

The New York Islanders have informed other teams they're open to moving Mat Barzal this summer. The Isles don't have very much cap space to work with and need to create more financial flexibility heading into next season and beyond, and Barzal's on the books for $9.1 million AAV through the 2031 season. Barzal, 29, appeared in 81 games last season, scoring 19 goals and adding 53 assists. He owns a 22-team no-trade list, which essentially gives the Islanders nine teams on the approved list. Whi...

Pope Leo gifted Illinois football jersey

Just like Knicks star Jalen Brunson, Pope Leo left the state of Illinois for college and attended Villanova. But in a visit to the Vatican on Wednesday, Illinois State Rep. Kim Buckner gifted the first American pope a Fighting Illini football jersey. The blue jersey said Leo on the back and had the No. 14. […]

Report: Andres Lee Leaving New York Islanders

Times are a changing on Long Island. The New York Islanders are likely going to have a new captain next season as TSN's Pierre LeBrun's reporting Andres Lee and the Isles are far apart in contract negotiation, and Lee appears to be headed for free agency on July 1. Looking like Anders Lee is preparing to hit free agency. His agent Neil Sheehy met with Isles GM Mathieu Darche today. Both sides far apart. The Isles intend to keep trying, they want their captain back. But Lee appears most likely ...

And-Ones: Seattle, Murray, Canada, Aspiration, Extensions

In addition to announcing that Melinda French Gates is joining the Seattle Kraken’s ownership group as a minority investor, Samantha Holloway, the majority owner of the NHL team, confirmed that she’s assembling a group that will make a bid for an NBA franchise based in Seattle, writes Emily Kaplan of ESPN. Holloway also pointed out […]

NHL Notebook: Jon Cooper wins Jack Adams Award

Jon Cooper has won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL’s 2025-26 coach of the year, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced Wednesday afternoon. Cooper, 58, coached the Lightning to a 50-26-6 record during the regular season, which placed them second in the Atlantic Division, securing their ninth consecutive playoff berth. The NHL Broadcasters’ Association voted…

Jets sign veteran kicker after releasing Younghoe Koo

The New York Jets have made a change at kicker, signing veteran Jason Sanders after releasing Younghoe Koo, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Schefter reported the move Wednesday on X, formerly known as Twitter. “Jets signed veteran K Jason Sanders and waived veteran K Younghoe Koo.” The transaction adds an experienced specialist to the Jets’ […] The post Jets sign veteran kicker after releasing Younghoe Koo appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Oregon Ducks Men’s Basketball: Team Advanced Stats Big Ten Elite 8

Now that summer is here, it’s time once again to look at some advanced statistical measurements for how Oregon teams did this past season. I’m beginning this off season looking at men’s basketball. I’ll be doing player performance breakdowns (similar to what I have done the past couple of summers) later on. Today, I am […]

Eli Manning disproves ‘bandwagon’ Knicks fandom allegations before NBA Finals

One thing that cannot be questioned about former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is his allegiance to the Knicks before the NBA Finals. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to disprove any “bandwagon” allegations. Manning went to a Knicks game in January 2025 with his son, proving he’s been a fan for longer than […] The post Eli Manning disproves ‘bandwagon’ Knicks fandom allegations before NBA Finals appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Jets release kicker Younghoe Koo; sign Jason Sanders

The Jets are releasing veteran kicker Younghoe Koo just days after he was signed. Another kicker, Jason Sanders, is being signed to take his roster spot. The Jets signed Koo less than a week ago so it is a bit of a surprise to see him gone so quickly. Koo reportedly struggled at OTAs. Perhaps […]

BSH 2026 Community Draft Board, No. 14: Oliver Suvanto brings size up the middle

We spent some time yesterday talking about another sizable winger option at the top of the class in Ethan Belchetz, and we’re going to keep the spirit of that rolling a little longer as we introduce our newest addition to the Draft Board in Oliver Suvanto, a sizable center out of the Finnish leagues. A unique case in this draft, Suvanto skipped over the Finnish U20 level completely and jumped straight into a full time role at the top level in Liiga this season. It wasn’t a perfect year, b...

New York makes decision on Younghoe Koo’s future with team

The New York Jets have made a decision on Younghoe Koo’s future. Koo has been released by the team per a report by Jordan Schultz. The news comes as Koo signed with the team last week. It also follows a tumultuous past year for the former Pro Bowl kicker, who was a standout for the […] The post New York makes decision on Younghoe Koo’s future with team appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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