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Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency

The Detroit Red Wings missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again in 2026. Detroit was first in the Eastern Conference in late January. However, they once again collapsed hard during the months of March and April. They now have to answer major questions this offseason. One of the questions concerns the future of Patrick Kane. […] The post Best Patrick Kane destinations if he leaves Red Wings in 2026 NHL Free Agency appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Blackhawks Veteran UFA’s Could Stick With Edmonton

The Edmonton Oilers have a big offseason ahead of them after a 2025-2026 season that did not end in expected fashion with a first round exit against the Anaheim Ducks in round one of the playoffs.General manager Stan Bowman has already been busy as he let go of former head coach Kris Knoblauch. The Oilers […] The post Former Blackhawks Veteran UFA’s Could Stick With Edmonton appeared first on HEAVY.

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Blackhawks rumors: Connor Bedard’s latest contract update will fire up fans

Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson has one key priority above all else this summer — securing his franchise cornerstone long-term. Connor Bedard is set to become a restricted free agent on July 1, and the latest update from The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta should excite Blackhawks fans. The hockey insider reported on Friday that […] The post Blackhawks rumors: Connor Bedard’s latest contract update will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blackhawks sign 2nd-round pick after leading KHL in goals

Roman Kantserov just led the KHL in goals as a 21-year-old — and now he’s taking his talents to North America. The forward signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Chicago Blackhawks at a $1.075 million cap hit, the team announced on Thursday. Originally selected in the second round, 44th overall, by the Hawks in […] The post Blackhawks sign 2nd-round pick after leading KHL in goals appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins re-sign trade acquisition to 1-year contract extension

Lukas Reichel didn’t make much of an impact for either the Vancouver Canucks or Boston Bruins in 2025-26, but he still earned another NHL contract with the latter franchise — although with a pay cut. “Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney announced today, May 14, that the team has signed forward Lukas Reichel to a […] The post Bruins re-sign trade acquisition to 1-year contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sharks rumors: San Jose considering trading No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The San Jose Sharks will be selecting second overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. It is a second straight year the Sharks will be picking second in the draft, and general manager Mike Grier is excited to hold the pick. While Grier is happy to have the second overall pick, jumping up seven spots in […] The post Sharks rumors: San Jose considering trading No. 2 overall pick in 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blackhawks already open to trading pick after 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery was conducted on Tuesday night. And it was the Toronto Maple Leafs who won the first overall pick. The Chicago Blackhawks had the third-highest odds to win the lottery. However, they will pick fourth in the 2026 NHL Draft. At least, Kyle Davidson currently holds the fourth pick. The Blackhawks […] The post Blackhawks already open to trading pick after 2026 NHL Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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