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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 […]

Adam Fantilli has a major decision to make after being selected by the Columbus Blue Jackets with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft. The Blue Jackets’ first-round draft pick can return to Michigan for another season of college hockey or choose to start his professional hockey career right away. Adam Fantilli […]

The Anaheim Ducks made the first surprise pick of the NHL Draft when they selected center Swedish center Leo Carlsson over another center Adam Fantilli from Michigan at No. 2 overall. Adam Fantilli went the next pick at No. 3 overall to the Columbus Blue Jackets, and Fantilli spoke about how he feels after being […]

The first-round of the 2023 NHL Draft really started when the Anaheim Ducks were on the clock with the second overall pick of the night. Everyone knew that the Chicago Blackhawks were going to take Connor Bedard with the first overall pick, but the Ducks were faced with a tough decision between Leo Carlsson and […]

With the first day of the 2023 NHL Draft officially in the books, with rounds 2-7 set to resume at 11 am EST, fans across the greater sports world have one question above all others: will Kevin Owens make an appearance? Now for fans out of the know, while the 32 teams across the NHL […]

The San Jose Sharks faced an interesting decision during the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft on Wednesday. They could take their center in the future in American product Will Smith. Or, general manager Mike Grier could go with polarizing Russian phenom Matvei Michkov with his team’s fourth overall pick. In the end, Grier […]

The number ten pick of the 2023 NHL Draft was historic for the St. Louis Blues. Doug Armstrong strengthened their forward core as the team picked Dalibor Dvorsky. The forward from Slovakia was the tenth pick of the first round and landed with the Blues. A lot of fans are questioning this decision as Doug […]

All things considered, the Chicago Blackhawks had already won the 2023 NHL Draft as soon as they officially selected Connor Bedard as the No. 1 overall pick Wednesday night. But it got even better for them when Oliver Moore somehow landed on their laps. Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson couldn’t believe that Chicago did not […]

The 2023 NHL Draft began on Wednesday with the first round taking place in Nashville. Many expected a lot of trade action. Perhaps involving St. Louis Blues general manager Doug Armstrong, who held three first-round picks. However, we didn’t exactly see a ton of trade action. In fact, there were no trades made at the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]