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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.

Canadiens hit with disappointing Rafael Harvey-Pinard injury updateRafael Harvey-Pinard will miss the beginning of the Montreal Canadiens 2024-25 campaign after breaking his leg in the offseason.Colin Gallant ·
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Patrik Laine gets trade update after clearing player assistance programAfter a tumultuous 2023-24 season, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Patrik Laine cleared the NHL/NHLPA player's assistance program on Friday.Colin Gallant ·
Patrik Laine in middle of image looking hopeful, Columbus Blue Jackets logo, 3-5 question marks, hockey rink in background
Devils early bold predictions for 2024-25 after active offseasonAfter a couple of fantastic additions, the New Jersey Devils should again be battling for Metropolitan Division supremacy in 2025.Colin Gallant ·
Jacob Markstrom in middle, Jack and Luke Hughes on either side, New Jersey Devils logo, hockey rink in background
Blackhawks early bold predictions for 2024-25 season after active free agencyWith a revamped roster and another offseason of training for Connor Bedard, the Blackhawks should be much-improved in 2024-25.Colin Gallant ·
Connor Bedard in middle of image looking happy, Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen on each side, Chicago Blackhawks logo, hockey rink in background
Travis Konecny inks massive $70 million extension with FlyersJust minutes after Travis Konecny tweeted that he "isn't going anywhere," the Flyers locked him up long-term on Thursday.Colin Gallant ·
Travis Konecny with money flying all around Philadelphia Flyers
Matvei Michkov's opening press conference will fire up Flyers fansMatvei Michkov arrived in North America this week, and the Flyers young phenom made it clear he wants to win.Colin Gallant ·
Matvei Michkov in middle of image looking happy, Danny Briere and Keith Jones on either side looking impressed, Philadelphia Flyers logo, hockey rink in background
Canadiens' 2024 free agency gradeThe Canadiens were one of the quieter teams in free agency, but signing former No. 1 overall pick Juraj Slafkovsky was tidy business.Colin Gallant ·
Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Barre-Boulet on either side looking happy, Montreal Canadiens logo in middle, hockey rink in background
Oilers make controversial Stan Bowman GM hireThe Edmonton Oilers are hiring Stan Bowman as the next general manager, the franchise announced on Wednesday.Colin Gallant ·
Stan Bowman in image, Edmonton Oilers logo, hockey rink in background
Kevin Hayes drops truth bomb after joining Penguins -- 'I can still play'After one of the worst seasons of his NHL career, Kevin Hayes is out to prove the doubters wrong with the Penguins in 2024-25.Colin Gallant ·
Kevin Hayes in middle looking determined, Pittsburgh Penguins logo, hockey rink in background
Flyers' 2024 free agency gradeAlthough Philly wasn't too busy in free agency in 2024, Matvei Michkov arriving in North America should have Flyers fans salivating.Colin Gallant ·
Matvei Michkov in middle, Erik Johnson and Egor Zamula on each side, Philadelphia Flyers logo, hockey rink in background
Kirill Marchenko's eye-opening comments on Blue Jackets contract negotiationsDespite a strong 2023-24 campaign with the Columbus Blue Jackets, Kirill Marchenko remains without a contract.Colin Gallant ·
Kirill Marchenko and Don Waddell on either side both looking stern, Columbus Blue Jackets logo in middle, hockey rink in background
Sabres lock up offseason acquisition, avoiding arbitrationThe Buffalo Sabres signed depth forward Beck Malenstyn after acquiring him from the Washington Capitals earlier this summer.Colin Gallant ·
Beck Malenstyn in middle of image looking happy, Buffalo Sabres logo, money in image to represent contract, hockey rink in background
Rangers GM speaks out on Reilly Smith acquisitionThe Rangers are still looking for a first Stanley Cup since 1994, and are hoping that acquisition Reilly Smith will be part of the solution.Colin Gallant ·
Reilly Smith and Chris Drury both in image looking happy, New York Rangers logo in middle, hockey rink in background
2 best Wild trade targets in 2024 NHL offseasonThe Minnesota Wild have already made a trade this offseason, and should look to bring one or two more players to the State of Hockey.Colin Gallant ·
Oliver Wahlstrom and one silhouetted Minnesota Wild player in image (no C or A on jersey), Minnesota Wild logo, hockey rink in background
Blues' 2024 free agency gradeThe St. Louis Blues weren't too busy in free agency, but got key forward Pavel Buchnevich locked up long-term.Colin Gallant ·
Pavel Buchnevich in middle, Radek Faksa and Mathieu Joseph on either side, St. Louis Blues logo, hockey rink in background
Senators' 2024 free agency gradeThe Ottawa Senators have made a ton of moves in free agency as they look to return to the postseason in 2025.Colin Gallant ·
Linus Ullmark in middle, David Perron and Michael Amadio on either side, Ottawa Senators logo, hockey rink in background
3 best Sabres trade targets in 2024 NHL offseasonThe Buffalo Sabres have already made one trade this offseason, but they could add another player or two ahead of next season.Colin Gallant ·
Nikolaj Ehlers in middle looking hopeful, one silhouetted Buffalo Sabres player on either side, Buffalo Sabres logo, hockey rink in background
Blue Jackets' 2024 free agency gradeThe Columbus Blue Jackets will be looking for better results after a 2023-24 season that went off the rails early.Colin Gallant ·
Jack Johnson and Sean Monahan on either side looking hopeful, Columbus Blue Jackets logo in middle, hockey rink in background
Jake DeBrusk opens up on Bruins' trade requests after joining CanucksJake DeBrusk said he was "fighting for his career" at one point during his tenure with the Bruins. He signed with the Canucks on July 1.Colin Gallant ·
Jake DeBrusk in image looking stern, Vancouver Canucks logo, hockey rink in background
Kraken's 2024 free agency gradeThe Seattle Kraken are better in the short-term after a few huge signings, but both have the potential to age poorly.Colin Gallant ·
Brandon Montour and Chandler Stephenson on either side of image, Seattle Kraken logo in middle, hockey rink in background
Hurricanes GM breaks silence on Martin Necas, Seth Jarvis plansThe Carolina Hurricanes are still trying to re-sign Martin Necas and Seth Jarvis after a mass free agent exodus this offseason.Colin Gallant ·
Martin Necas and Seth Jarvis on either side looking stern, Eric Tulsky in middle, Carolina Hurricanes logo, hockey rink in background