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Bruins rumors: Boston not expected to sign 6-foot-4 forward prospect after point-per-game season

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Penguins forward prospect Cruz Lucius decided not to sign with Pittsburgh earlier this week, and the Boston Bruins will soon be dealing with a similar situation, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported on Friday. Andre Gasseau, who was selected 213th overall by the Bruins in the 2021 NHL Draft, is unlikely to sign in Beantown, the hockey insider […] The post Bruins rumors: Boston not expected to sign 6-foot-4 forward prospect after point-per-game season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 4: Games, Standings, Playoff Picture and Wild Card Race

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Saturday’s NHL slate features 15 games with major playoff and lottery implications across both conferences.

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Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss

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The Boston Bruins entered Thursday night’s game in Florida against the Panthers in search of their fifth straight win. Despite the winning streak, Boston has barely made up ground on anyone in the Atlantic Division. The Buffalo Sabres, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens have each been playing well. Entering Friday’s game, the Bruins were […] The post Bruins’ Marco Sturm has ludicrous admission after crushing Panthers loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Carolina Hurricanes are as consistent as a metronome — at least as far as the regular season is concerned. Head coach Rod Brind’Amour has a team that brings it on a regular basis from October through the early part of April. The Hurricanes play with speed, precision and just enough snarl to have their […] The post Hurricanes’ dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins CEO surprisingly bullish on future of regional sports networks

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Boston Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs is surprisingly bullish on the regional sports network industry, even as the business seems to be crumbling all around him. In a story by Evan Drellich of The Athletic, Jacobs acknowledged the struggles the industry is facing on account of cord-cutting, but believes regional sports networks still play a vital,…

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Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes stern demand with Central Division slipping away

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The Dallas Stars have struggled as of late despite being one of the NHL’s best teams. Dallas has young stars such as Wyatt Johnston making a major impact, but the results have not gone their way recently. Head coach Glen Gulutzan watched as his team lost its seventh game over its last nine contests on […] The post Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes stern demand with Central Division slipping away appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end

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The 2025-26 NHL season is nearing its end. The Florida Panthers are close to being eliminated from postseason contention. As a result, it is a near-guarantee that we will have a new Stanley Cup champion in 2026. For those eliminated, like the Panthers, their attention turns toward the 2026 NHL Draft. With the season entering […] The post 2026 NHL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-playoff predictions as regular season nears end appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Tampa Bay Lightning may not be playing their best hockey as the regular season comes to a close, but there’s no reason that head coach Jon Cooper’s team won’t feel quite a bit of confidence once the playoffs get underway. The Lightning combine explosive offensive skills with Nikita Kucherov at the top of the […] The post Lightning’s nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes

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All the way back in 2000, the playoff-bound New Jersey Devils fired head coach Larry Robinson 74 games into the season, replaced him with Robbie Ftorek, and went on to win the Stanley Cup. A full 26 years later, the Vegas Golden Knights are hoping to follow a similar blueprint after shockingly replacing Bruce Cassidy […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 23: Maple Leafs, Golden Knights going through changes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season. Still, they have lost three straight, and the Jackets are coming off a bad loss to the Boston Bruins. After a rough stretch of play, but with the playoffs in reach, head coach Rick Bowness sent a […] The post Blue Jackets coach Rick Bowness preaches urgency amid playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rick Bowness hits Blue Jackets with harsh reality check after Bruins loss

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The Columbus Blue Jackets have vastly improved under head coach Rick Bowness after a midseason coaching change. However, there are still some legitimate growing pains this young team needs to experience before it is ready to take the next step. Columbus fans saw as much on Sunday against the Boston Bruins. The Blue Jackets owned […] The post Rick Bowness hits Blue Jackets with harsh reality check after Bruins loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Columbus Blue Jackets are fighting for their lives and a spot in this season’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. After a miserable start to the season, they fired hard-nosed head coach Dean Evason and brought in veteran coach Rick Bowness and the results were immediate. The Blue Jackets (38-24-11, 87 points) surged and steadily climbed up […] The post Blue Jackets’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins rumors: Will James Hagens play for Boston this season?

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The Boston Bruins decided to sign James Hagens to an Amateur Tryout Agreement, which will likely end his career as a Boston College Eagle, despite some speculation about whether the changing NIL landscape can offer an opportunity to return if he doesn’t sign an NHL deal. There are currently no plans for Hagens to sign […] The post Bruins rumors: Will James Hagens play for Boston this season? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins star David Pastrnak gets real on Stanley Cup chances after win at Sabres

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The Boston Bruins were one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference in 2024-25, but have turned things around this year. The Bruins are on track to make a playoff run, and added another win on Wednesday night. The Bruins took a 4-3 victory over the division-leading Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, and during the […] The post Bruins star David Pastrnak gets real on Stanley Cup chances after win at Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

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The Tampa Bay Lightning have shown signs throughout the season that they have been the best team in the NHL. While they had some problems early on and they have had issues since returning from the Olympic break, there was a portion in the middle of the season when the Lightning reeled off a 19-1-1 […] The post Lightning’s dream seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin vents frustration after Senators loss amid playoff race

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The Detroit Red Wings are not doing themselves any favors of late, as they have dropped their last two games, including Tuesday night’s 3-2 loss at the hands of the Ottawa Senators at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. With the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff races getting more intense, the Red Wings have failed to capitalize […] The post Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin vents frustration after Senators loss amid playoff race appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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