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Montreal Canadiens netminder Carey Price is one of the greatest goaltenders of his generation, due in large part to his elite focus in front of the net. But when it comes to remembering names on the stage, it appears to be a different story for him — at least that was the case Wednesday night […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is finally here! All 32 teams gather in Nashville, Tennessee for one of the most chaotic events the hockey offseason has to offer. The 2023 NHL Draft brings a very promising class of rookie hopefuls looking to make claim their place as the future stars of the game of hockey. Every […]

The first round of the 2023 NHL Draft is officially in the books! Wednesday night proved to be rather quiet despite a ton of trade speculation heading into the first round. In fact, we saw no trades in the first round. However, we did see a few interesting selections made during the draft itself. As […]

New Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard was thrilled at the opportunity to take on one of his childhood idols in his first career NHL game. The Blackhawks selected Bedard with the first overall pick in the NHL Draft, and he is in line to play Pittsburgh Penguins legend Sidney Crosby on opening night. When asked […]

There weren’t a few mock 2023 NHL Draft pieces that had Russian prospect Matvei Michkov pegged as the Washington Capitals’ pick at the No. 8 spot in the first round. That did not turn out to be the case, as the Philadelphia Flyers got him before the Caps had their chance to be on the […]

Carey Price had one job at the 2023 NHL Draft when he was asked to announce the No. 5 pick for the Montreal Canadiens — and he made it very difficult on himself on Wednesday night. The Habs goaltender really struggled to pronounce David Reinbacher’s name when the 18-year-old was selected by the storied franchise, […]

Connor Bedard has arrived in Chicago. The Chicago Blackhawks secured the undisputed top 2023 NHL Draft prospect by selecting Bedard first overall, a major that was virtually in the bag of Chicago long before Wednesday night’s event at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Right after the Blackhawks picked him, Connor Bedard went on an interview and […]

As everyone in the hockey world expected, the Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NHL Draft — and the Pittsburgh Penguins shared a nice message to the young superstar. Congratulations on the #1 selection, Connor Bedard. We'll see you for opening night in Pittsburgh on October 10. pic.twitter.com/3NaGFqvniW […]

Not that it’s the most shocking development of late in the NHL, but the Connor Bedard selection of the Chicago Blackhawks Wednesday night still has Twitter going off, with a bunch of reactions flooding the timeline. “Congratulations. I remember this feeling as a fan with Laffy. This is next level tho haha,” Twitter user @pedersen44 […]

Matt Dumba has been a heart and soul player for the Minnesota Wild since he was drafted by the organization with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft — but all good things must come to an end, and it seems as though the defenseman’s days in the State of Hockey are […]

The Vegas Golden Knights have locked up forward Ivan Barbashev for years to come. That’s after the reigning Stanley Cup champions inked Barbashev to a five-year deal worth $25 million. Come on Barbie let’s go party… for five more years! 🥳 We have signed Ivan Barbashev to a five-year contract extension! #VegasBorn pic.twitter.com/clv8sLjHOa — Vegas […]

The NHL Draft is set to take place in Nashville starting on Wednesday night, and the attention is on the Chicago Blackhawks, who hold the No. 1 pick and are expected to take Connor Bedard with the selection. Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson seems pretty relaxed ahead of the NHL Draft, so much so that […]

All eyes in Leaf Land are on Auston Matthews this offseason, as new GM Brad Treliving continues to work out a contract extension for Toronto’s best player — and according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, he could be willing to take less money to help the team win. Seravalli said on Sportsnet 590 The Fan […]

Adin Hill probably would have called you crazy if you told him that just a year after being the backup goalie for the San Jose Sharks, he would be winning a Stanley Cup as the starter with the Vegas Golden Knights in 2022-23. Hill has completely transformed from a serviceable backup to a starting goaltender […]

The Vegas Golden Knights are trading Stanley Cup champion Reilly Smith to the Pittsburgh Penguins for a third-round pick, the two teams announced on Wednesday. Just weeks after Smith won a Stanley Cup with the team he’s spent the last six seasons, it’s off to Pennsylvania for the 32-year-old right winger. Smith was one of […]

Although there was some hope in the Colorado Avalanche camp that the team might be able to re-sign pending unrestricted free agent JT Compher, that no longer seems to be the case after The Athletic’s Peter Baugh reported on Wednesday that the 28-year-old will move on from the team and go to market on July […]

The NHL has already had a big week with multiple high-profile trades, and the fun is just beginning. On Wednesday night, the highly-anticipated 2023 NHL Draft will begin, ushering in the next generation of potential stars. Then on Saturday, the league’s annual free agency begins, and while this class is relatively weak, there are some […]

The 2023 NHL Draft begins Wednesday night in Nashville, Tennessee and fans of the NHL’s most popular teams will be waiting to see who their squad selects in the first round. It is now time to continue our NHL Draft odds series with draft predictions and picks for popular teams. Some of the most popular […]

Veteran winger Milan Lucic is free to speak to teams ahead of free agency opening on Saturday, and it seems that a reunion with the Boston Bruins is a strong possibility, according to Chris Johnston of TSN. Milan Lucic started his NHL career with the Bruins in the 2007-2008 season, and was a key part […]

The NHL free agency frenzy begins on Saturday, although this one may not be as crazy as in past years. Unlike previous years, there aren’t really any star players available and this class is pretty weak overall. However, there are still a few quality players available for the taking. One such player is longtime Tampa […]

A day after they acquired him for forward Tyler Toffoli, the Calgary Flames signed forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year contract with an annual average value of $3.1 million, according to his agent and Elliotte Friedman. A three-year NHL pro, Sharangovich showed his ability to be an elite shooter for the New Jersey Devils. His […]

The Colorado Avalanche did not have the defense to their 2022 Stanley Cup victory that they were likely hoping for, as they ended up crashing out of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs in their first round series with the Seattle Kraken. As a result, the Avs have been very busy to start the offseason, and […]

New Jersey Devils star Timo Meier is set to become a restricted free agent this summer, which means the team is looking to lock him up for the long term after acquiring the forward at the trade deadline from the San Jose Sharks. Well, they’ve reached an agreement with Meier. Per Pierre LeBrun, the Devils […]

The 2023 NHL Draft is now just days away. As such, it is time once again to throw out hat into the predictions ring. I am here once again to bring the final ClutchPoints NHL Mock Draft for 2023. With the season over, we now have the official draft order to work with. This mock, […]

Tennessee State and the NHL have been exploring a route to be the first Historically Black College or University to field an NCAA hockey team at the Division I level. President Gloria Glover may just turn that into a reality. The NHL and its player association have been setting up Tennessee State’s pursuit of a […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs are reportedly one of the teams who have shown a level of interest in trading for San Jose Sharks superstar defenseman Erik Karlsson, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Apart from the Maple Leafs, the Seattle Kraken and the Carolina Hurricanes are also the other teams mentioned by LeBrun. “My […]

The New Jersey Devils have made a big move ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, with the franchise trading for Stanley Cup champion Tyler Toffoli, who played for the Calgary Flames last season. In return, the Flames receive Yegor Sharangovich and the Devils’ third-round pick in this year’s draft. 🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 We have […]

The Los Angeles Kings executed a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal to acquire Pierre-Luc Dubois from the Winnipeg Jets. The 2016 3rd pick put up career numbers this past season, notching 63 points in the regular season before adding four more in the playoffs. He has back-to-back 60 point seasons, and will be an immediate star for […]

The Boston Bruins are operating under the assumption that Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci will not be back next season, Bruins president Cam Neely said, according to Dan Rosen of NHL.com. Cam Neely and the Bruins are still hopeful that they will be back and that communication is still open with Patrice Bergeron and David […]

The Montreal Canadiens are trying to build themselves back up into a Stanley Cup contender, and have been busy at work early on in the NHL offseason. That continued on Tuesday afternoon, when they pulled off a deal with the Colorado Avalanche for Alex Newhook, sending over a first and second-round pick in the 2023 […]

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving spoke to the media ahead of the NHL draft, and he was asked about whether the Maple Leafs will be able to extend both Auston Matthews and William Nylander in the future. “I’m confident we’re going to get both players signed until proven otherwise,” Brad Treliving said, via […]

Despite failing to get past the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Toronto Maple Leafs plan to stick with head coach Sheldon Keefe. Speaking ahead of the draft this week, new GM Brad Treliving confirmed that Keefe will be back in 2023-24 to lead the team. Via Pierre LeBrun: “Leafs GM Brad […]

The Los Angeles Kings seem to be on the verge of something special. After completing a quick rebuild, the Kings have finished third in the Pacific Division and made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. While they lost to the Edmonton Oilers on both occasions, the Kings have a strong roster now […]

There have been a lot of rumors regarding the Winnipeg Jets trading center Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Los Angeles Kings, and it seems that the deal is close to happening. We also have more details on what that trade could look like, if it comes to fruition. The Kings and Jets are closing in on […]

After days of negotiations, the St. Louis Blues have finally acquired forward Kevin Hayes from the Philadelphia Flyers, according to Kevin Weekes. The Flyers will retain half of Hayes’ salary and receive a sixth-round pick in next year’s draft for Hayes. The two sides reportedly had a deal in place that would have sent Hayes […]

Just a day after completing a trade for unrestricted free agent Nick Foligno’s rights from the Boston Bruins, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed Foligno to a one-year deal worth $4 million, according to Chris Johnston of TSN. In the trade with the Bruins, the Blackhawks acquired Nick Foligno along with Taylor Hall. The Blackhawks sent […]

Connor Bedard is a lock to go No. 1 overall in the upcoming 2023 NHL Draft. Whereas Bedard is virtually destined to become the top pick of the Chicago Blackhawks there is plenty of uncertainty behind the star forward. One prospect who has also been turning heads as the draft approaches is Matvei Michkov, who […]

The last time we heard about Pierre-Luc Dubois is that the Los Angeles Kings are winning the race to acquire the Winnipeg Jets forward. However, the Montreal Canadiens are apparently not willing to give up on PLD just yet, per Darren Dreger of TSN. “Indications are the Montreal Canadiens have tried to get back into […]

While some key members of the Boston Bruins were in Nashville for the 2023 NHL awards ceremony, back in Boston, general manager Don Sweeney was busy making some trades for the B’s. The biggest one that caught everyone’s attention involved the Bruins sending Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for […]