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Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward

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Michael McCarron just enjoyed one of the best seasons of his NHL career, scoring 17 points split between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild before adding four points in 11 Stanley Cup Playoff contests. Although the campaign ended in disappointment in the State of Hockey — the Wild lost to the Colorado Avalanche in five […] The post Wild rumors: Minnesota ‘badly wants to re-sign’ this veteran forward appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 early Predators trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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For a second consecutive year, the Nashville Predators came up short in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup Playoff berth, finishing the campaign with a 38-34-10 record. Although Nashville remained in the postseason conversation for stretches of the season, an underwhelming opening stretch proved too much to overcome in the long run. The Predators stumbled […] The post 2 early Predators trade targets after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Predators sign highly-touted Russian free agent to 1-year deal

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The Nashville Predators did not qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2026. They will also have a new GM coming in, as Barry Trotz has decided to step down from his role as general manager. Trotz is not off the job yet, though, and just made a splash signing, bringing in a highly-touted free […] The post Predators sign highly-touted Russian free agent to 1-year deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early Predators trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

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For the second straight season, the Nashville Predators failed to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite amassing a 38-34-10 record. While the Predators briefly flirted with a postseason spot, they couldn’t overcome their slow start. The Predators posted a 4-6-2 record in October and 4-7-2 in November, putting them at a disadvantage […] The post 3 early Predators trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Steven Stamkos expects Predators to make the playoffs in 2026-27

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The Nashville Predators just finished a disappointing campaign that saw the team miss the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Amidst some overhaul in the Predators front office, the team is looking for better results in the 2026-27 campaign. “I think the message was clear today from the current management and the coaching staff that from ownership to […] The post Steven Stamkos expects Predators to make the playoffs in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Full 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule, Updated Bracket and Results

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Follow the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs with an updated schedule, bracket and scores from the NHL postseason.

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

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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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Why George Kittle wore Predators jersey to Sharks-Preds game

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It was a massive game between the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators on Monday night, with both teams holding onto playoff hopes. The Sharks would take the 3-2 victory, but due to a victory by the Los Angeles Kings, both teams ended the night eliminated from playoff contention. While the Sharks fell short this […] The post Why George Kittle wore Predators jersey to Sharks-Preds game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018

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The Anaheim Ducks have some postseason hockey to prepare for, as they are headed to the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in nearly 10 years. The Ducks have the San Jose Sharks to thank for their ticket to the 2026 NHL playoffs following the latter’s 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on […] The post Ducks clinch playoff berth for 1st time since 2018 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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 12: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

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Full Sunday, Apr. 12 NHL schedule with the biggest storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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Mammoth clinch first-ever playoff berth with dominant win over Predators

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The Utah Mammoth clinched their first-ever Stanley Cup Playoffs berth on Thursday night following a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators and the Anaheim Ducks’ 6-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Utah (42-30-6, 90 points) secured the postseason spot in just their second season after relocating from Arizona and their first under the Mammoth […] The post Mammoth clinch first-ever playoff berth with dominant win over Predators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL Rumors: Search for New GMs Heating up Around the League

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The grind of NHL rumors has focused almost entirely on various organizations looking to fill voids in crucial front-office roles. The post NHL Rumors: Search for New GMs Heating up Around the League appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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

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

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NHL Schedule Today, April 8: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

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Full Wednesday, Apr. 8 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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Nashville Predators agree to local broadcast deal with Scripps for next season

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Scripps is adding another NHL team to its portfolio of local sports rights next season. On Tuesday, the Nashville Predators announced that its local game broadcasts would air on a Scripps-owned over-the-air affiliate called The Spot – Nashville 28, in the Middle Tennessee region. The team is looking to strike similar over-the-air deals across the…

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An NHL Team With Less Than 20 Regulation Wins Is About To Make The Playoffs, And That's Just Wrong

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NHL playoff race highlights flaws in the point system, as the Kings hold a wild card with just 19 regulation wins, fueling debate over overtime losses and standings fairness.

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NHL Schedule Today, April 7: Games, Storylines, Wild Card Races and Playoff Picture

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Full Tuesday, Apr. 7 NHL schedule with storylines, wild-card races, and projected playoff matchups.

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

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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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