Tristin McKinstry

Michigan

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Senior Editor at ClutchPoints

NFL Writer at Pro Football Network

he/him. Write for @ClutchPointsApp.

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Articles

Crucial Taylor Hall Game 4 goal earns ‘elite’ Seth Jarvis praise

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Tristin McKinstry

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of their second round series on Monday. The Capitals entered the game with confidence despite trailing 2-1 in the series. And it seemed as if Washington would even the series at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. However, veteran forward Taylor Hall stepped up, and the Canes held on. Hall found himself all alone in the third period.
Crucial Taylor Hall Game 4 goal earns 'elite' Seth Jarvis praise

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Tristin McKinstry |Nish Patel

The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Washington Capitals in Game 4 of their second round series on Monday. The Capitals entered the game with confidence despite trailing 2-1 in the series. And it seemed as if Washington would even the series at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. However, veteran forward Taylor Hall stepped up, and the Canes held on. Hall found himself all alone in the third period.
Golden Knights' Reilly Smith drops defiant message amid 3-1 series deficit

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Tristin McKinstry
Top 2025 NHL Draft prospect makes final decision on Michigan commitment

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Tristin McKinstry |Nish Patel

The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery came and went last week, officially kicking off on draft season in the hockey world. Fans are waiting to see which prospects their teams will pick up come late June. In the meantime, draft-eligible prospects are deciding what they want to do with their immediate futures. Erie Otters forward Malcolm Spence has elected to take his talents to Ann Arbor, Michigan. Spence has committed to the University of Michigan hockey program, he announced on Instagram on Monday.
Ex-Red Wings, Oilers GM 'closing in' on Kings job

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Tristin McKinstry |Nish Patel

The Los Angeles Kings parted ways with Rob Blake after another crushing playoff elimination. This left the team searching for a new general manager for the first time since 2017. Los Angeles is trying to avoid another playoff defeat to the Edmonton Oilers. And it appears they are turning to the man who helped build Edmonton's current roster, Ken Holland.
3 Wild trade targets after Golden Knights series loss

2 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Tristin McKinstry |Nish Patel

The Minnesota Wild were eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Minnesota put in a respectable effort despite heading into the series as the underdog. And this certainly gives them confidence going forward. For now, though, the Wild turn to the offseason and the potential trades and signings inherent with the NHL summer. Minnesota will operate under different circumstances, however.
Red Wings' Patrick Kane Sends Clear Message on His Future

2 days ago | heavy.com | Tristin McKinstry

The Detroit Red Wings took a chance on veteran forward Patrick Kane in 2023-24. Kane did not sign with a team during the summer of 2023 as he rehabbed a hip injury. The future Hall of Famer elected to join former Chicago Blackhawks teammate Alex DeBrincat in Hockeytown as his rehab neared its end. The decision to bring Kane into the fold worked out for both sides. He led the Red Wings to a 91-point season in 2023-24, their best since their now-nine-season playoff drought began in 2017.
Panthers’ Sam Bennett sounds off on Max Domi’s dangerous move on Aleksander Barkov

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Tristin McKinstry

Following the game, players met with the media to provide their thoughts on the contest. Bennett took to the podium and addressed the hit on Barkov. The Panthers forward is a physical player, and he knows how this series has trended. He commended his team jumping in to support their captain on Sunday night. “Obviously, he was trying to take a run at Barky at the end there. The boys did a good job there jumping in and sticking up for Barky.
NHL Writer Links Claude Giroux to Old Team

2 days ago | heavy.com | Tristin McKinstry

In 2021-22, veteran forward Claude Giroux was one of the top options on the trade market. The Philadelphia Flyers had fallen down the standings, and the veteran forward was a free agent at the end of the year. He would wind up being traded to the Florida Panthers before signing with the Ottawa Senators in NHL Free Agency. Giroux signing with Ottawa was a full circle moment. He played junior hockey in the Ottawa area from 2004 to 2008.
Panthers' Sam Bennett sounds off on Max Domi's dangerous move on Aleksander Barkov

3 days ago | clutchpoints.com | Tristin McKinstry |Nish Patel

The Florida Panthers were victorious in their Game 4 contest with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night. Florida dropped the first two games of this series and seemed to be on the ropes in Game 3. However, they have battled all the way back thanks to contributions from the likes of Sam Bennett and Aleksander Barkov. Barkov, as captain, is an important piece of this team. The Maple Leafs know this, as well. Barkov's importance made an incident during Game 4 a rather noteworthy one.