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Less than one week after the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, the 2024 NHL Draft is here! Friday night will see 32 NHL hopefuls hear their names called. Their futures will change drastically as each team hopes it has drafted their next franchise cornerstone. With the draft mere hours away, ClutchPoints presents its final […]

The San Jose Sharks announced that they have completed a trade with the Buffalo Sabres to acquire the No. 11 pick in the upcoming NHL Draft in exchange for the No. 14 and No. 42 overall picks. The No. 14 pick was the second first-round pick that the Sharks had in this draft, and they […]

Utah HC will debut in the NHL when they take the podium to make the sixth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. Draft viewers will get to know this Utah team quickly, as they have 13 picks over seven rounds, which is the most in the league. Utah HC’s general manager Bill Armstrong had […]

Trade rumors have flown around all month long. And with the 2024 NHL Draft just days away, those rumors are going to kick into high gear. Teams such as the Detroit Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes have found themselves in the rumor mill as of late. On Wednesday, the Chicago Blackhawks entered the fray. Chicago […]

Anton Silayev has tons of upside for the Columbus Blue Jackets as a shutdown defenseman and a 6-foot-7 frame that could only get bigger. He would automatically be one of the most massive players in the NHL if he came to North America after the NHL Draft. The issue is that Silayev’s debut in North […]

The Boston Bruins haven’t had a first-round draft selection since they took Fabian Lysell with the 21st overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft. They did well in 2022, taking Matthew Poitras 54th overall, a valuable playmaking center that already debuted with the team this season unexpectedly. However, Don Sweeney and Cam Neely knew they […]

Tij Iginla took the hockey and scouting world by storm during the 2023-24 season. The previous year, he had just 18 points in 48 games on a stacked Seattle Thunderbirds team in his rookie season, and after losing in the Memorial Cup, the Thunderbirds shipped him to his hometown Kelowna Rockets. Iginla was right at […]

The 2023-24 NHL season is officially over. The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup Finals champions, and the rest of the league will now need to do what it takes to catch them. The Stanley Cup Finals were a thrilling series that nearly saw the Edmonton Oilers overcome a 3-0 deficit. It wasn’t meant to be, […]

Sam Dickinson increased his draft stock with a great showing with the London Knights in the OHL playoffs and Memorial Cup. Online scouting websites have him ranked anywhere from third to tenth. However, Dickinson still feels like a bit of a reach at No. 5. The Canadiens have a history of reaching for a defenseman […]

The Anaheim Ducks would love for Ivan Demidov to be available at No. 3 overall in the NHL Draft. The Ducks must hope that the rumors of Artyom Levshunov going to the Blackhawks at No. 2 are true, even though Demidov would be a great fit. Regardless, Ivan Demidov will be a force for whatever […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets need all the help they can get offensively, which makes Cayden Lindstrom a perfect fit for them at No. 4 overall in the NHL Draft. There are rumors that the Blue Jackets are targeting a defenseman with that pick, but it feels like a forward would be their best move. The […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets have a new general manager leading the charge. Don Waddell left the Carolina Hurricanes after their elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. His arrival in Columbus is exciting, to some extent. He has a track record of success over the last few years, and can certainly help turn this franchise around. […]

Fans can watch the 2024 NHL Draft on Friday night on ESPN. And Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final is one day away. However, the week ahead promises to be full of offseason action. One team that may potentially be at the center of it is the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg is reportedly “likely” to […]

The Detroit Red Wings feel their rebuild may nearly be over. Detroit came ever so close to returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. However, they fell just short by virtue of a tiebreaker with the Washington Capitals. Now, they look to the 2024 NHL Draft to further deepen their already prospect pipeline. Detroit […]

The Colorado Avalanche suffered a shocking first-round exit in the Stanley Cup Playoffs last year. They fell at the hands of the Seattle Kraken in seven games. Colorado saw some roster turnover in NHL Free Agency soon after. But they hoped to get back toward legitimate Stanley Cup contention in 2023-24. It’s tough to gauge […]

The Montreal Canadiens face an important decision ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft. They hold the fifth overall selection in this year’s draft, just as they did last year. Last season, the Habs took defenseman David Reinbacher with that selection. In 2024, however, Montreal is likely to pick a forward. And one potential name to […]

It’s a tale as old as time in draft circles. Media reports will start gaining steam with players going to certain teams thanks to leaks from front offices. We can predict most picks in a first round thanks to the varying reports in the lead-up. However, for some reason, there hasn’t been a lot of […]

Since scouts began tracking the class, Macklin Celebrini has been the consensus first-overall pick for the 2024 NHL Draft. The team that won the draft lottery wouldn’t have much of a decision, but some teams made more sense than others. Enter the San Jose Sharks, who have plenty of connections to Celebrini and should be […]

The Minnesota Wild are in a unique situation. They have talent on their roster that can help them compete right now. Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, and Brock Faber are promising players currently making an impact in the NHL. However, they don’t have a ton of cap space to build upon this due to some hefty […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs suffered another disappointing exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. What’s worse is that this exit came at the hands of their hated rival, the Boston Bruins. All they can do now is build to ensure a better result next season. That begins at the 2024 NHL Draft, where the Maple Leafs […]

The prospect of Tij Iginla going to the Calgary Flames in the 2024 NHL Draft is likely going to come down to whether or not he will be available at that pick. Iginla’s stock rose exponentially during the 2023-24 WHL season, with many folks believing he’s set to be a top-ten pick. And while nothing […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have a major opportunity ahead of them at the 2024 NHL Draft. They are working through a rebuild, despite their playoff contention this past season. And they own the 12th overall pick in the draft later this month. With this selection, they could add a high-end talent to their prospect pipeline. Where […]

The Anaheim Ducks have built an impressive prospect pipeline over the last few seasons. Last year, they had the second overall pick in the NHL Draft. This year, they pick third overall. This has given them a prime opportunity to add another stalwart talent to their organization. One potential option for Anaheim this year is […]

Medicine Hat Tigers star Cayden Lindstrom has emerged as one of the top 2024 NHL Draft prospects. In 2024 NHL Mock Drafts, he usually finds himself going within the top five. He certainly goes within the top 10 of those mocks. Lindstrom is going to be a sought-after player in a few weeks. And one […]

The Detroit Red Wings nearly made the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024. Unfortunately, they fell just short in Game 82. As a result, their recent focus has been on the 2024 NHL Draft taking place later this month. Detroit is selecting 15th in the draft after the conclusion of the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery in […]

The Stanley Cup Final is on the horizon. The Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers will battle on the ice to stake their claim to hockey’s biggest prize. However, the calendar has also flipped to the month of June. The 2024 NHL Draft is now less than a month away. And as a result, it is time […]

It’s all but a formality at this point: the San Jose Sharks will select Hobey Baker winner Macklin Celebrini with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. And the 17-year-old earned high praise from the organization’s director of amateur scouting earlier this week. “Everything you read and hear about [Celebrini] is true,” […]

The New Jersey Devils did not have the season they were hoping for in the 2023-24 campaign, and they are going to be looking to make some big moves this offseason in an effort to back into the playoff hunt next season. The biggest need the team has right now appears to be in the […]

The 2024 NHL Draft is still around a month away. But on Friday, the Chicago Blackhawks made a move to improve their standing in the draft. Chicago made a trade with the New York Islanders involving five draft picks. The Blackhawks acquired the 18th and 50th picks from New York. In exchange, the Islanders received […]

The Boston Bruins have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Their loss to the Florida Panthers on Friday night sealed their fate. Now, eyes begin to turn toward the 2024 NHL Draft in late June. But Boston reportedly hopes to get some work done before the draft in Vegas. And that work involves goalie […]

The NHL Draft Lottery has come and gone, meaning the first 16 picks of the 2024 NHL Draft are set in stone. The event itself, which takes place in Las Vegas this year, is still a month and a half away. However, it is not officially NHL Mock Draft season. And it’s time for ClutchPoints […]

The San Jose Sharks are certainly on cloud nine right now. San Jose won the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery on Tuesday night. As a result, they have the first chance at picking star prospect Macklin Celebrini in the 2024 NHL Draft. Tuesday’s news has sent fans into a frenzy. And it unearthed some high praise […]

The 2024 NHL Draft takes place from the Las Vegas Sphere in late June. However, Tuesday evening saw the league confirm the order for the first 16 selections of its annual entry draft. The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is now in the books, and we know that the San Jose Sharks will have the first […]

Connor Bedard and 2024 NHL Draft prospect Macklin Celebrini are in different situations as players right now. Bedard is focusing on finishing his rookie season with the Chicago Blackhawks on a strong note. This is in spite of the team’s poor season and failure to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Celebrini, meanwhile, is gearing up […]

The NHL Trade Deadline is now over. Many teams traded picks for the 2024 NHL Draft ahead of the March 8 deadline. With that now in the past, a lot of teams are now turning their attention to the Macklin Celebrini sweepstakes. So now feels like the perfect time for our second NHL Mock Draft. […]

The 2024 IIHF World Juniors are nearly upon us. As such, it’s time to take a look at one of the contenders for gold at the upcoming event. Team USA are seeking a measure of redemption. The Americans fell short of gold in 2023, settling for bronze while their Canadian rivals won it all. This […]

Hockey fans have enjoyed the ongoing 2023-24 NHL season, and for good reason. There has been a lot to talk about early in the year and there is certainly more to come. However, as the calendar year draws to a close, there is one more competition that piques the interest of fans. The IIHF World […]

The 2024 NHL Draft is still a ways away. Many are focused on the ongoing 2023-24 season, and that’s understandable. We are still in the middle of the season, after all. That said, we finally know that this year’s draft will take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas. So, I am pushing all of […]

Hockey fans have awaited more information about potential changes to the structure of the NHL Draft. The draft itself should remain the same, with seven rounds across two days. However, the league is looking at a decentralized process that would allow most team representatives to work the event without traveling to the draft’s venue. NHL […]