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Canadiens Draw Attention From Flyers Amid Arber Xhekaj Trade Buzz

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The Montreal Canadiens have attracted attention from an Eastern Conference rival as trade speculation surrounding one of their defensemen continues to circulate.Philadelphia Flyers assistant general manager Alyn McCauley attended Montreal’s game against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday, Nov. 3, marking the second recent occasion in which a Flyers executive has been spotted watching the Canadiens.The […] The post Canadiens Draw Attention From Flyers Amid Arber Xhekaj Trade Buzz appeared first on HEAVY.

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Devils Own A Winning Habit No NHL Team Has Matched This Season

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The New Jersey Devils have been arguably the most dangerous team in the NHL when trailing in games so far in 2026-27.Few teams have come close to the Devils in come-from-behind wins. Heading into Thursday’s slate of games, the Devils own six comeback wins.With 10 wins overall, New Jersey has come back and won 60 […] The post Devils Own A Winning Habit No NHL Team Has Matched This Season appeared first on HEAVY.

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Bruins’ $76 Million Star Gets Called Out by Head Coach

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The Boston Bruins came away with another victory, but head coach Marco Sturm wasn’t pleased with the actions of one of his highest-paid players.Sturm publicly criticized star defenseman Charlie McAvoy following Boston’s 3-2 shootout victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday, Nov. 2, taking issue with the veteran’s lack of discipline after he committed […] The post Bruins’ $76 Million Star Gets Called Out by Head Coach appeared first on HEAVY.

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What I know about the Islanders and what’s still unanswered: Matthew Schaefer impact, trade targets, Pete DeBoer effect

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It was strange to hear Pete DeBoer note on Wednesday that the Islanders are about one-sixth of the way through the season. Not because he was wrong, but because 14 games out of 84 still feels like nothing. There’s a difference, though, between it still being early in the season and the sample size being...

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Kings: Overreaction trade Los Angeles must make amid inconsistent start to NHL season

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The Los Angeles Kings won big against the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night. It was a win they certainly needed. Los Angeles cruised to a 7-2 triumph over Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks. But there remains a bit of a cloud over the Kings and their on-ice potential this season. Part of […] The post Kings: Overreaction trade Los Angeles must make amid inconsistent start to NHL season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brandt Clarke’s ‘fortunate’ message amid potential breakout season

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The Los Angeles Kings have struggled early in the 2026-27 NHL season. They began the year winless, and did pick up some big wins after breaking that first losing streak. On Wednesday, they did pull out a big win over the San Jose Sharks as well. However, they are near the bottom of the Pacific […] The post Brandt Clarke’s ‘fortunate’ message amid potential breakout season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gives emotional reaction to Oilers tribute amid major milestone

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Only two players in the history of the Edmonton Oilers have played 1000 or more games for the franchise. Defenseman Kevin Lowe played 1037 games in an Oilers sweater during his career. On Tuesday, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins surpassed him for the most games played in franchise history. Nugent-Hopkins was the first overall pick of the 2011 […] The post Ryan Nugent-Hopkins gives emotional reaction to Oilers tribute amid major milestone appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Boldy Giving Kaprizov and the Wild Another Option

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The Minnesota Wild are rolling right now, and Matt Boldy is a big reason why. Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Flyers was a good example of a team where everybody chips in, instead of just waiting for one superstar to save the day. Boldy had a goal and an assist, and Minnesota moved to 11-3-3. […] The post Boldy Giving Kaprizov and the Wild Another Option appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pathway to Nikita Kucherov Trade Is Now Possible for Maple Leafs

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Shockwaves were sent throughout the National Hockey League last week when it was revealed that Tampa Bay Lightning star forward Nikita Kucherov informed the club that he wanted to be traded and would not sign a new contract.Kucherov has since said that he’s frustrated over what he felt was a lack of communication and respect […] The post Pathway to Nikita Kucherov Trade Is Now Possible for Maple Leafs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Blackhawks Emerge as Trade Suitor for Capitals’ Former First-Round Pick

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The Chicago Blackhawks are searching for help on offense, and a former first-round pick could be among their potential trade targets.Washington Capitals forward Ivan Miroshnichenko has struggled to establish himself in the NHL despite entering the league with considerable promise.Now, the 22-year-old could have an opportunity for a fresh start in Chicago.According to David Pagnotta […] The post Blackhawks Emerge as Trade Suitor for Capitals’ Former First-Round Pick appeared first on HEAVY.

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Former Maple Leafs Player Gets Rough News After Marchenko Trade

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Just before the 2026-27 NHL season began, the Toronto Maple Leafs acquired forwards Kirill Marchenko and Miles Wood and goalie Elvis Merzlikins from the Columbus Blue Jackets.In return, they sent forwards Matthew Knies and Steven Lorentz, as well as defenseman Emil Andrae and a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft to the Blue Jackets.Knies […] The post Former Maple Leafs Player Gets Rough News After Marchenko Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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Maple Leafs Tease John Tavares Return Date After Major Injury Update

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been without former captain John Tavares for nearly three weeks now after he was hurt during a contest against the divisional rival Buffalo Sabres on Oct. 15.So far this season, the Maple Leafs have been inconsistent while having clearly felt the absence of the veteran forward.The good news is that […] The post Maple Leafs Tease John Tavares Return Date After Major Injury Update appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hurricanes Turned One Period Into An Offensive Nightmare for Opponents

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The Carolina Hurricanes have been one of the best teams with the puck so far in 2026-27. But they have flat-out dominated in one period. Per EdgeHalla, the Hurricanes have scored 31 of their 64 goals this season in the second period. That number boasts a significant lead over the 13 goals Carolina has scored […] The post Hurricanes Turned One Period Into An Offensive Nightmare for Opponents appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rangers’ Joonas Korpisalo takes big step toward return from injury

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Dylan Garand has appeared in every one of the New York Rangers’ games since Igor Shesterkin suffered a season-ending injury in early October — but reinforcements could be on the way. Joonas Korpisalo, who was acquired from the Boston Bruins to be Shesterkin’s backup in 2026-27, suffered both a lower-body injury and a foot infection […] The post Rangers’ Joonas Korpisalo takes big step toward return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres Get Reality Check on Dylan Larkin Trade

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The Buffalo Sabres are a good team that is trying to return to the playoffs after breaking a 15-year drought. That’s going to have their fanbase circling every big name that might be available in an effort to improve the roster, and that includes Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin. Larkin requested a trade after […] The post Sabres Get Reality Check on Dylan Larkin Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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