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Monday, June 1, 2026

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Bryan Logan

Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season

The New York Islanders missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2025-26, missing for a second straight year. This led the Islanders to fire Patrick Roy at the end of the season and bring in Peter DeBoer. As DeBoer and GM Mathieu Darche try to reshape the roster in an effort to return to the playoffs, […] The post Islanders rumors: NY open to trading Mathew Barzal after disappointing 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career

The Tampa Bay Lightning, who were eliminated in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, swung a trade with the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, acquiring the signing rights to prospect forward Jack Pridham in return for a third round draft selection in 2027. The Blackhawks initially selected Pridham in the third round (94th overall) […] The post Brand-new Lightning prospect Jack Pridham commits to Denver for NCAA career appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bryan Logan

3 Canadiens trade targets after East Final loss to Hurricanes

The Montreal Canadiens were just one round away from the Stanley Cup Final, but fell in five games to the Carolina Hurricanes in the East Final. Now, the Habs will turn their focus to the offseason, looking to win their first Cup since 1993. The franchise has already signaled one move: it seems Brendan Gallagher, […] The post 3 Canadiens trade targets after East Final loss to Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

Hurricanes’ Eric Tulsky takes hilarious ‘assistant GM’ jab at fans ahead of Stanley Cup Final

For the first time since 2006, the Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final, where they’ll battle the Vegas Golden Knights for hockey’s ultimate prize. The Hurricanes have enjoyed tremendous fan support over the last several years at Lenovo Center with routine sellout crowds, and the venue has been routinely listed among the […] The post Hurricanes’ Eric Tulsky takes hilarious ‘assistant GM’ jab at fans ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

NHL Insider Hints Blackhawks Could Make Blockbuster Trade

While there were several notable improvements for the Chicago Blackhawks in the 2025-26 NHL season, they still fell short of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs by a considerable margin.The Blackhawks have not advanced past the regular season since the 2020 “bubble” in Edmonton amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Long gone are the days of franchise […] The post NHL Insider Hints Blackhawks Could Make Blockbuster Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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Abdullah Imran

Blues sign goaltender to one-year extension

The St. Louis Blues have retained goaltending depth by signing netminder Will Cranley to a one-year, two-way contract extension, the team announced Monday through President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong. Cranley, 24, split the 2025-26 season between the AHL’s Springfield Thunderbirds and the ECHL’s Florida Everblades. He appeared in 10 games for […] The post Blues sign goaltender to one-year extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Discloses Plans For Rookie Ivan Demidov

The season for the Montreal Canadiens came to a disappointing close at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes, who advanced to the Stanley Cup Final with a five-game series win over the Habs in the Eastern Conference Final.It almost seemed like the Habs were destined for what would have been their first berth in the […] The post Canadiens GM Kent Hughes Discloses Plans For Rookie Ivan Demidov appeared first on HEAVY.

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Colin Gallant

Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis opens up on Stanley Cup Final dream he’s had since age 7

The Carolina Hurricanes have a plethora of players preparing to skate in their first Stanley Cup Final, a stark contrast to a Vegas Golden Knights team making its second appearance on hockey’s biggest stage in four years. Seth Jarvis is one of those players. The 24-year-old has spent his entire NHL career in Raleigh after […] The post Hurricanes’ Seth Jarvis opens up on Stanley Cup Final dream he’s had since age 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner gets real on lingering Maple Leafs relationships

For the first time in his NHL career, Vegas Golden Knights forward Mitch Marner is heading to the Stanley Cup Final. His tenure with the Toronto Maple Leafs, who selected him fourth overall in the 2015 NHL Draft, came to an end after nine seasons last summer when he was dealt to Vegas in a […] The post Golden Knights’ Mitch Marner gets real on lingering Maple Leafs relationships appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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MLHS Staff

John Chayka continues reshaping Maple Leafs’ front office, hires Judd Brackett as new AGM

John Chayka continued to reshape the Maple Leafs’ front office on Monday, hiring Judd Brackett as an AGM (Player Evaluation) and Freddie Hamilton as Chief of Staff. It’s hard to figure out what’s going on with this theme of Leafs managers owning restaurants outside of hockey, but maybe it’s part of why Chayka and Judd […] The post John Chayka continues reshaping Maple Leafs’ front office, hires Judd Brackett as new AGM appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove.

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Abdullah Imran

Flyers sign 2024 sixth-round pick to entry-level contract

The Philadelphia Flyers have added another member of their 2024 draft class to the organization, signing forward Ilya Pautov to a three-year entry-level contract, general manager Daniel Briere announced Monday. Pautov becomes the fifth player from Philadelphia’s 2024 draft group to sign an NHL contract, joining Jett Luchanko, Jack Berglund, Spencer Gill, and Noah Powell. […] The post Flyers sign 2024 sixth-round pick to entry-level contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

Gavin McKenna set for busy week at NHL Draft Combine with 8 interviews

We’re now officially less than a month away from the 2026 NHL Draft, and for the first time since they last missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2016, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery and will be able to select with the first overall pick. The presumed consensus first overall selection is […] The post Gavin McKenna set for busy week at NHL Draft Combine with 8 interviews appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Colin Gallant

Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through

The Montreal Canadiens made a major splash last summer when they acquired Noah Dobson from the New York Islanders and immediately signed him to an eight-year, $76 million contract extension. Dobson’s first season in Quebec didn’t quite go as planned, though. Although he was solid in the regular season, chipping in 47 points in 80 […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson opens up on hand injury he played through appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Christopher Moore

Oilers Urged to Target Smart Trade for Senators Forward

The Edmonton Oilers are being urged to target an underrated Ottawa Senators forward. There is no secret that Edmonton’s general manager, Stan Bowman, has to make some moves this summer. After reaching back-to-back Stanley Cup finals, the Oilers were bounced early from this season’s postseason.Edmonton also has to make superstar center Connor McDavid happy or […] The post Oilers Urged to Target Smart Trade for Senators Forward appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bryan Logan

Taylor Hall gets real on ‘special’ time with Hurricanes ahead of Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference Finals. This places the Hurricanes in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006. That was the only time current Carolina coach Rod Brind’Amour ever lifted the Cup. One of his current players, Taylor Hall, has been in the league since the […] The post Taylor Hall gets real on ‘special’ time with Hurricanes ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

2 Golden Knights bold predictions for Stanley Cup Final vs. Hurricanes

For the third time since entering the National Hockey League as the 31st expansion franchise in 2017, the Vegas Golden Knights have advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. The Golden Knights will battle the Carolina Hurricanes, one of the strongest defensive clubs in the NHL, who have breezed through the Stanley Cup Playoffs thanks to […] The post 2 Golden Knights bold predictions for Stanley Cup Final vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Justin Lynch

Report: Maple Leafs Have Interviewed Ex-Red Wings Coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the process of gradually narrowing down the list of candidates to fill their head coaching vacancy ahead of next season. John Chayka and the Toronto front office have a decision to make on who to hire after letting go of former coach Craig Berube. They appear to be making […] The post Report: Maple Leafs Have Interviewed Ex-Red Wings Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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Alex House

Why Canadiens’ Patrik Laine stayed on IR despite not being injured

Montreal Canadiens fans are still processing the end of a whirlwind campaign that saw their team advance to the Eastern Conference Final after winning two Game 7s on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they just got slapped with a fairly surprising revelation. Veteran right winger Patrik Laine, who has been on the […] The post Why Canadiens’ Patrik Laine stayed on IR despite not being injured appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Whitaker

Blackhawks Trade Promising Prospect To Eastern Conference

In the third round of the 2024 NHL Draft, the Chicago Blackhawks selected forward Jack Pridham with the 94th overall selection, and while he was initially thought of as being potentially part of the club’s future, that future is now going to be elsewhere.Pridham’s time with the Blackhawks organization came to a close on Monday, […] The post Blackhawks Trade Promising Prospect To Eastern Conference appeared first on HEAVY.

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Justin Lynch

Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Gets Brutally Honest on Playoff Struggle

The Montreal Canadiens took a major step forward in their upward trajectory this past season with an appearance in the eastern conference finals. Their season came to an end in round three courtesy of the Carolina Hurricanes. The third round was a struggle for this young team, facing off against a more experienced Carolina playoff […] The post Canadiens’ Cole Caufield Gets Brutally Honest on Playoff Struggle appeared first on HEAVY.

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Troy Finnegan

Golden Knights star Mitch Marner earns ultimate John Tortorella praise ahead of Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights are just four wins away from another Stanley Cup after a very impressive run through the playoffs. However, they are about to face their toughest test yet, the Carolina Hurricanes. Despite the tough task ahead, there is a strong case to be made that the best player on the ice will […] The post Golden Knights star Mitch Marner earns ultimate John Tortorella praise ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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David Carle Turns Down Leafs & Morgan Rielly Trade Buzz Grows

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill weigh in on the Stanley Cup Final matchup after Carolina steamrolled Montreal 6-1 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final to punch its ticket to the championship round. The boys also preview Game 3 of the AHL Eastern Conference Final as the Toronto Marlies look to grab a commanding 3-0 series lead over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Meanwhile, there was no shortage of Maple Leafs news over the weekend. First, they react to the revelation that David Carle has informed Toront

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Adam Martin

John Chayka Issues Statement After Leafs Hire Judd Brackett

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager John Chayka issued a statement after the team hired Judd Brackett as an assistant general manager.Over the weekend, reports emerged that the Leafs were heavily considering hiring Brackett, the former scout for the Minnesota Wild and the Vancouver Canucks. On Monday, the club made it official in a press release, […] The post John Chayka Issues Statement After Leafs Hire Judd Brackett appeared first on HEAVY.

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Abdullah Imran

Devils lock up 1st-round pick to entry-level contract

The New Jersey Devils announced on Monday that defenseman Anton Silayev has signed a three-year entry-level contract. The 20-year-old was selected 10th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft by New Jersey, and the deal was confirmed under new general manager Sunny Mehta, who took over the role after the organization’s recent front-office change. Financial terms […] The post Devils lock up 1st-round pick to entry-level contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Colin Gallant

Brendan Gallagher emotionally confirms Canadiens departure after playoff scratches

Brendan Gallagher is the longest-tenured player on the Montreal Canadiens — but it looks like his time with the franchise may have finally reached its conclusion. After being selected in the fifth round of the 2010 NHL Draft, Gallagher has played 911 games over 14 campaigns in Quebec. But at his end-of-season media availability on […] The post Brendan Gallagher emotionally confirms Canadiens departure after playoff scratches appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Leafs Nation
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Michael Coyle

Matthew Knies’ knee issue, trade rumours were some of the biggest storylines from his third year in Toronto

The Toronto Maple Leafs experienced a disappointing season, but for Matthew Knies, the frustration was experienced on both a team and a personal level. For the first time in Knies’ career, he didn’t experience playoff hockey, all while dealing with a nagging knee injury for the better part of 2025-26. Knies was still able to…

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Christopher Moore

Canadiens Forward Reveals Departure From Club, Eyes Canucks

Montreal Canadiens forward Brendan Gallagher has hinted that his time with the club will soon come to an end. The veteran has been with the organization ever since he was selected in the fifth round of the 2010 draft. In total, Gallagher has played 911 career regular-season games with the Canadiens. He grabbed 487 points […] The post Canadiens Forward Reveals Departure From Club, Eyes Canucks appeared first on HEAVY.

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Justin Lynch

Report: Oilers Have Interviewed Ex-Maple Leafs Coach

The Edmonton Oilers are looking for a new head coach this offseason after general manager Stan Bowman let go of former bench boss Kris Knoblauch following a disappointing showing in this postseason.A few notable names have been connected to the potential gig. The top candidate for the position was ex-Vegas Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy. […] The post Report: Oilers Have Interviewed Ex-Maple Leafs Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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Colin Gallant

Jaccob Slavin pinpoints why Hurricanes are back in Stanley Cup Final

The Carolina Hurricanes fell short in four Eastern Conference Final appearances after winning the Stanley Cup in 2006 — but they’re finally back in hockey’s ultimate series. The Canes dominated the Montreal Canadiens, just as they did the Ottawa Senators and Philadelphia Flyers, winning the East Final in five games and returning to the final […] The post Jaccob Slavin pinpoints why Hurricanes are back in Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Christopher Moore

Canadiens Learn Asking Price for $42 Million Star Center

The Montreal Canadiens are already being linked with an upgrade at the center position. Montreal was recently knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs after being dominated by the Carolina Hurricanes. One of the biggest issues for the Canadian club was productivity from some of their top players.Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Ivan […] The post Canadiens Learn Asking Price for $42 Million Star Center appeared first on HEAVY.

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Abdullah Imran

Maple Leafs add 2 more executives to front office

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that the team has added two new executives to its hockey operations group, naming Judd Brackett as assistant general manager, player evaluation, and Freddie Hamilton as chief of staff. Brackett will oversee player evaluation across both amateur and professional scouting departments, according to the team’s announcement. The 49-year-old […] The post Maple Leafs add 2 more executives to front office appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Colin Gallant

Golden Knights’ Nic Dowd goes full scout on Hurricanes ahead of Stanley Cup Final

The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes are preparing to meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time ever — with Lord Stanley on the line. The Knights are familiar with this stage, having advanced to the Stanley Cup Final three times since entering the league in 2017-18 and winning it all in […] The post Golden Knights’ Nic Dowd goes full scout on Hurricanes ahead of Stanley Cup Final appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Abdullah Imran

Lightning prospect earns Memorial Cup MVP title for Kitchener Rangers

Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Sam O’Reilly closed out a brilliant junior campaign in style, taking home Memorial Cup MVP honors as he led the Kitchener Rangers to a 6-2 win over the Everett Silvertips in Sunday’s 2026 final in Kelowna, British Columbia. O’Reilly put up one of his best performances of the tournament in the […] The post Lightning prospect earns Memorial Cup MVP title for Kitchener Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tristin McKinstry

Senators rumors: Ottawa has trade interest in potential Ducks outcast

The Ottawa Senators made the Stanley Cup Playoffs again in 2026, but their run ended rather quickly. Ottawa was swept by the eventual Eastern Conference champion Carolina Hurricanes in the first round. It’s clear they need to do more, and they may turn to the Anaheim Ducks in an effort to bolster their roster. The […] The post Senators rumors: Ottawa has trade interest in potential Ducks outcast appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tristin McKinstry

Best Bobby McMann destinations if he leaves Kraken in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Seattle Kraken traded for Bobby McMann at the NHL Trade Deadline in a move that certainly looks fantastic on their part. McMann was one of the most in-demand trade candidates at the deadline. And yet, the Toronto Maple Leafs only received a second and fourth-round pick for the speedy, scoring winger. McMann’s rise through […] The post Best Bobby McMann destinations if he leaves Kraken in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steve Silverman

Hurricanes’ X-factor that will lead them to 1st Stanley Cup since 2006

The Carolina Hurricanes have overcome multiple seasons of playoff frustration in getting to the Stanley Cup Final. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has had one of the most consistent teams in the league, but they had failed in the playoffs for the last seven years to get to the Stanley Cup Final. That will change Tuesday, […] The post Hurricanes’ X-factor that will lead them to 1st Stanley Cup since 2006 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tristin McKinstry

Best Jacob Trouba destinations if he leaves Ducks in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Anaheim Ducks traded for Jacob Trouba during the 2024-25 NHL season. It was a move that a lot of fans hated at the time, for various reasons. However, it certainly worked out, as the Ducks returned to the postseason in 2026. Trouba played a sizeable role in this young, upstart team making it to […] The post Best Jacob Trouba destinations if he leaves Ducks in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tristin McKinstry

2026 NHL Mock Draft 7.0: The Maple Leafs are on the clock

The Stanley Cup Final is officially set. Former Toronto Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner is leading the Vegas Golden Knights into the Final. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Carolina Hurricanes are finally in after so many failures in the East Final. With the NHL Draft now less than a month away as […] The post 2026 NHL Mock Draft 7.0: The Maple Leafs are on the clock appeared first on ClutchPoints.