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Colin Gallant

Job Title:
Senior Editor, NHL Lead
Expertise:
NHL, MLB, NFL
Location:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Education:

Western University

Past Work:

CBC News, The Hockey News, Tennis Canada

Colin Gallant has been writing about sports since covering the local high school teams as a freshman in Ontario, Canada over a decade ago. He has a Masters degree in journalism, a passion for all sports, especially hockey, and a laser focus on winning more fantasy championships. He joined ClutchPoints in 2022 and moved into a Senior Editor role in 2023.

Buffalo Sabres bold predictions for 2024-25 NHL seasonThe Buffalo Sabres own the longest postseason drought in North American professional sports -- can they snap it in 2024-25?Colin Gallant ·
Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and JJ Peterka in image, Buffalo Sabres logo, hockey rink in background
Oilers GM takes subtle shot at Philip Broberg, Dylan HollowayOilers GM Stan Bowman believes the contracts Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway signed with the Blues exceed their current ability.Colin Gallant ·
Stan Bowman in middle, Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg on either side looking stern, St. Louis Blues logo and Edmonton Oilers logo, hockey rink in background
NHL rumors: Leafs will sign Max Pacioretty after Nick Robertson extensionUnrestricted free agent and longtime NHL veteran Max Pacioretty is reportedly "next in line" to sign with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Colin Gallant ·
Max Pacioretty in image looking hopeful, Toronto Maple Leafs logo, 3-5 question marks, hockey rink in background
Johnny Gaudreau's wife reveals pregnancy at funeralIn a heartbreaking funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau on Monday, Johnny's wife Meredith revealed she is nine weeks pregnant.Colin Gallant ·
Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau in image, prayer emojis all around, hockey rink in background
Tampa Bay Lightning bold predictions for 2024-25 NHL seasonThe Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to return to their championship form after back-to-back first round losses -- but do they have the team?Colin Gallant ·
Jake Guentzel in middle, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Brandon Hagel on one side, Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point on other side, Tampa Bay Lightning logo, hockey rink in background
Mark Giordano linked to 4 teams ahead of NHL training campMark Giordano was the oldest player in the National Hockey League in 2023-24, but the 40-year-old believes he still has a few good years left.Colin Gallant ·
Mark Giordano in image looking hopeful, 3-5 question marks, hockey rink in background
NHL rumors: The reason Bruins are 'hesitant to commit' to Jeremy SwaymanBoston Bruins' goaltender of the future Jeremy Swayman remains without a contract, and training camp is just weeks away.Colin Gallant ·
Jeremy Swayman in image looking stern, Boston Bruins logo, 3-5 question marks, hockey rink in background
San Jose Sharks bold predictions for 2024-25 NHL seasonThe Sharks have a new-look team heading into the 2024-25 campaign -- but will it be enough to finish better than last place this time around?Colin Gallant ·
Macklin Celebrini, Will Smith and Yaroslav Askarov all in image, hockey rink in background, San Jose Sharks logo
NHL rumors: Ducks will trade this veteran defenseman in 2024-25As the Ducks continue their rebuild in 2024-25 -- and look to take a step forward -- veteran defenseman Cam Fowler could be expendable.Colin Gallant ·
Silhouette of Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks logo, hockey rink in background
NHL rumors: Lucas Raymond, Red Wings contract talks 'gained traction'The Detroit Red Wings are getting closer to locking up a key piece of their core in star forward Lucas Raymond ahead of training camp.Colin Gallant ·
Lucas Raymond in middle of image looking hopeful, 3-5 question marks, Detroit Red Wings logo, hockey rink in background
Bruins' Brad Marchand opens up on undergoing 3 offseason surgeriesBoston Bruins star forward Brad Marchand is hoping to be healthy for training camp after dealing with multiple surgeries this summer.Colin Gallant ·
Brad Marchand looking hopeful, Boston Bruins logo, hockey rink in background
Senators shockingly sign 10-year vet to PTOThe Ottawa Senators are giving Russian forward Nikolay Kulemin a chance, six years after he last played an NHL game.Colin Gallant ·
Nikolai Kulemin in middle of image looking hopeful, Ottawa Senators logo, hockey rink in background
Canucks get huge Thatcher Demko update ahead of training campThatcher Demko has been making progress in his rehab from a rare injury, and the Canucks star goaltender could be ready for training camp.Colin Gallant ·
Thatcher Demko in image looking hopeful, 3-5 question marks, Vancouver Canucks logo, hockey rink in background
3 Flyers in danger of regression in 2024-25 seasonAfter an epic collapse at the end of last season, the Flyers are looking to come out of the rebuild and make a playoff return in 2025.Colin Gallant ·
Travis Konecny in middle looking stern, silhouette of Travis Sanheim on one side and Joel Farabee on other side, Philadelphia Flyers logo, hockey rink in background
3 Devils in danger of regression in 2024-25 seasonAfter a supremely disappointing campaign, the New Jersey Devils are hoping to make a triumphant postseason return next April.Colin Gallant ·
Nico Hischier in middle, one different silhouetted New Jersey Devils player on each side, New Jersey Devils logo, hockey rink in background
3 Flames in danger of regression in 2024-25 seasonThe Calgary Flames are already in danger of a mediocre 2024-25 campaign, and that will be especially true if these three players regress.Colin Gallant ·
Blake Coleman in middle of image, two Calgary Flames silhouettes (one on each side), Calgary Flames logo, hockey rink in background
Flyers sign former 4th round pick to PTOThe Philadelphia Flyers are giving 25-year-old Finnish netminder Eetu Makiniemi a shot, signing him to a professional tryout.Colin Gallant ·
Silhouette of a Philadelphia Flyers goalie, Philadelphia Flyers logo, hockey rink in background
Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau tragically killed by drunk driverBlue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau passed away after he was struck by a car in Oldmans Township, Salem County while riding his bicycle.Colin Gallant ·
Johnny Gaudreau with a bunch of prayer hand emojis in the background
3 Canucks in danger of regression in 2024-25 seasonThe Vancouver Canucks are fresh off a Pacific Division-winning campaign, and they'll need these three players not to regress to do it again.Colin Gallant ·
Dakota Joshua in middle, silhouettes of Nils Hoglander and Brock Boeser on either side, Vancouver Canucks logo, hockey rink in background
3 Hurricanes in danger of regression in 2024-25 seasonThe Hurricanes' roster isn't getting any younger, and these three players should start feeling the effects of Father Time in 2024-25.Colin Gallant ·
Jordan Staal in middle looking stern, the silhouette of Brent Burns and Frederik Andersen on either side, Carolina Hurricanes logo, hockey rink in background
NHL rumors: Patrik Laine vetoed deal to mystery team before Canadiens tradePatrik Laine looks to be a great fit with the Montreal Canadiens, but he had to shut down a trade elsewhere first.Colin Gallant ·
Patrik Laine in middle of image looking stern, Montreal Canadiens logo, 3-5 question marks, hockey rink in background