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Why Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard won’t play for Canada at IIHF World Championship

Connor Bedard sat out of 12 games in the 2026 NHL season for the Chicago Blackhawks due to a shoulder injury. The injury, which he picked up on December 12 last year, not only resulted in Chicago missing the 20-year-old, it has also led to him pulling out of the upcoming IIHF World Championship in […] The post Why Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard won’t play for Canada at IIHF World Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard makes World Championships decision amid shoulder injury

Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard will not represent Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, with the decision centered on recovery from a shoulder injury sustained during the NHL season, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported Friday morning. The 20-year-old, suffered the injury on Dec. 12, 2025, in a game against the […] The post Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard makes World Championships decision amid shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Local NHL viewership up big thanks to streaming gains, over-the-air shift

Local NHL broadcasts seemingly experienced similar growth to what was seen in the national numbers this regular season. According to a report by Austin Karp in Sports Business Journal, local regular-season NHL telecasts grew by 15% versus last year thanks to a big uptick in streaming viewership and the transition of some teams to an…

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Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded

Former Edmonton Oilers player Anson Carter said that he believes the team could trade Connor McDavid after getting bounced in the playoffs. Carter, who played with the Oilers from 2000-2003, is a panelist with the NHL on TNT crew. Speaking after the Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks and were bounced from the NHL […] The post Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded appeared first on HEAVY.

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Blackhawks Expected to be Aggressive This Offseason in Finding Bedard Help

The Chicago Blackhawks have been mired in a rebuild throughout the Connor Bedard era under general manager Kyle Davidson. It has been a long time since the Original Six franchise has tasted postseason hockey, having last made the playoffs in the Covid-shortened 2020 season.With Davidson receiving a contract extension upon conclusion of this 25-26 campaign, […] The post Blackhawks Expected to be Aggressive This Offseason in Finding Bedard Help appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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2 early Blackhawks trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Despite showing some brief signs of improvement and getting a further glimpse at some young talent that the club hopes will carry them for the next several years, the Chicago Blackhawks once again weren’t able to clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Blackhawks have only qualified for the playoffs once since 2018, […] The post 2 early Blackhawks trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jonathan Toews Comments on Uncertain Future

One of the best feel-good stories in the NHL this season was the return of legendary center Jonathan Toews. The Chicago Blackhawks legend made his comeback with the Winnipeg Jets this year after missing the past two seasons due to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.Unfortunately, neither he or the Jets had the season they expected as […] The post Jonathan Toews Comments on Uncertain Future appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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The 11 Active NHL Players Who’ve Racked Up The Most Points In The Playoffs

NHL players have a tendency to take their game to the next level when the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll around. You’re just asking for fans to turn on you if you disappear when they get underway, but that’s not the case with the active players who’ve recorded the most points in the postseason. These are […] The post The 11 Active NHL Players Who’ve Racked Up The Most Points In The Playoffs appeared first on BroBible.

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10 Players Who Had Their Name Spelled Wrong On The Stanley Cup

The Stanley Cup is hockey’s ultimate prize, and most players would trade away all of the other awards and accolades they’ve earned for the chance to have their name engraved on it. Thousands of them have earned that honor, but some of them ended up facing an awkward situation after discovering their name had been […] The post 10 Players Who Had Their Name Spelled Wrong On The Stanley Cup appeared first on BroBible.

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8 Weird Stories That Prove Hockey Goalies Are A Different Breed

Professional athletes are known for having plenty of superstitions and perks, and that’s certainly the case when it comes to the NHL. However, if you’re familiar with the reputation goalies have, you know they tend to go above and beyond when it comes to strange behavior and tendencies. These stories show why hockey goalies are […] The post 8 Weird Stories That Prove Hockey Goalies Are A Different Breed appeared first on BroBible.

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Blackhawks CEO’s true feelings on looming Connor Bedard contract extension

The Chicago Blackhawks extended general manager Kyle Davidson’s contract on Wednesday. As a result, he will be tasked with continuing to build a playoff-caliber team. This summer, he has to take care of potentially the biggest ticket item he has had to deal with yet. Franchise cornerstone Connor Bedard is due for a contract extension. […] The post Blackhawks CEO’s true feelings on looming Connor Bedard contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The 11 NHL Players Who Had To Wait The Longest Before Winning Their First Stanley Cup

Every NHL player grows up dreaming about the day they earn the right to raise the Stanley Cup. Most of them will never get the chance to realize it, and there are some others who had to wait a very long time before it finally came true. These are the NHL players who played the […] The post The 11 NHL Players Who Had To Wait The Longest Before Winning Their First Stanley Cup appeared first on BroBible.

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Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years

The last time the Buffalo Sabres made the playoffs, the movie Fast Five was about to hit theaters. The Fast and Furious series has seen six movies released since then, but the Sabres have not seen a playoff team. Now, the Sabres are playoff-bound and have won the division for the first time since 2010, […] The post Pierre LeBrun in love with Sabres’ fairytale story after clinching first division title in 16 years appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms

Hockey fans, the time has finally come. The last edition of ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings before the best postseason in all of sports. This time next week, the Stanley Cup Playoffs will be underway to determine the champion of the league’s 109th campaign. Over six months since the Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks kicked off […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 25: Avalanche lead the pack as postseason looms appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 9: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

Full Thursday, Apr. 9 NHL schedule with biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous

The NHL’s insane late-season coaching carousel continued on Easter Sunday, with New York Islanders general manager Mathieu Darche dropping a bombshell by replacing Patrick Roy with Pete DeBoer behind the bench. It seems like nobody is safe these days, with Stanley Cup champion Bruce Cassidy, Jim Hiller and Dean Evason all getting the boot in […] The post ClutchPoints’ NHL Power Rankings, Week 24: Playoff races are getting just ridiculous appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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