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Connor Hellebuyck drops bombshell on potential future with Jets

The Winnipeg Jets followed up their first ever President’s Trophy-winning season last year by missing the playoffs altogether in 2025-26 — and superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is not at all happy about it. The men’s hockey Olympic gold medalist met with reporters on Friday and did not hold back on the current state of affairs […] The post Connor Hellebuyck drops bombshell on potential future with Jets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Pittsburgh Penguins have had perhaps the most surprising season of any of the Eastern Conference playoff teams. It’s one thing to return to form after one bad season like the Boston Bruins, but it’s quite another to get back into form after three straight non-playoff seasons. It is not a new era for the […] The post Penguins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau provides positive injury update following hip surgery

The Calgary Flames endured another tough 2025-26 campaign as the rebuild continues, and things only got more difficult after top forward Jonathan Huberdeau suffered a season-ending in March. On the bright side, the veteran forward expects to be fully healthy for training camp this fall after undergoing hip surgery, as he told reporters on Friday. […] The post Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau provides positive injury update following hip surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers

The Pittsburgh Penguins are skating back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a lengthy absence. Pittsburgh is starting up a series on Saturday against their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins didn’t announce a starting goalie for the game, per NHL.com. Penguins head coach Dan Muse is explaining that decision. “I think there’s a […] The post Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"Canadian teams need to stop drafting American players" – Connor Hellebuyck's candid comments about his future with Jets stirs online frenzy – Sportskeeda

"Canadian teams need to stop drafting American players" - Connor Hellebuyck's candid comments about his future with Jets stirs online frenzy  Sportskeeda

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Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off of winning their first regular season Eastern Conference title in franchise history, and have their sights firmly set on making another deep run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But that’ll be easier said than done; the Canes haven’t advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in two full decades, […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series

The Edmonton Oilers hope to reach another Stanley Cup Final this season. Edmonton begins a playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is providing an injury update about one of his stars, Leon Draisaitl. “Same plan as before, just going day by day,” Knoblauch said, per NHL.com. “I anticipate him […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season

The New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck opened up on Friday about a severe medical scare early in the season, revealing he suffered a bacterial lung infection that required surgery and an extended hospital stay. Trocheck said the issue was initially mistaken for back spasms, but it worsened during an Oct. 9 game against the […] The post Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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