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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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Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini gets strong Sidney Crosby comparison from shared agent

Despite overcoming many expectations, the San Jose Sharks narrowly missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Macklin Celebrini was a major pivot point in their success. Now, his agent, Pat Brisson, who also manages Sidney Crosby, has compared the two, according to a video posted on X by NHL Media. Now this is some high praise for […] The post Sharks’ Macklin Celebrini gets strong Sidney Crosby comparison from shared agent appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Victor Hedman will not play in do-or-die Game 6 vs Canadiens

It’s been a tough series for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Victor Hedman has not been available to play. With their season on the line, Hedman is still not available and will not play against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 6 at Centre Bell, according to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun. “Jon Cooper on Victor Hedman: […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman will not play in do-or-die Game 6 vs Canadiens 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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Stars’ Matt Duchene sends emotional message after crushing series loss to Wild

It was a tough end for the only hockey team in the Lone Star State, as the Dallas Stars lost 5-2 in Game 6 to the Minnesota Wild, ending their season. After the loss, Matt Duchene reflected on the loss and expressed that he believed his team would return to the playoffs next season. "I […] The post Stars’ Matt Duchene sends emotional message after crushing series loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs Reportedly Tried to Poach Rival’s GM in Intriguing Move

The Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly tried to land a big fish to lead the team’s front office.Toronto fired general manager Brad Treliving, and the Maple Leafs were expected to pursue a team president and a general manager. The Maple Leafs have been linked to plenty of candidates. But NHL insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet revealed […] The post Maple Leafs Reportedly Tried to Poach Rival’s GM in Intriguing Move appeared first on HEAVY.

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Paul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’

NHL on TNT panelist Paul Bissonnette ripped Edmonton Oilers GM Stan Bowman, saying that the team’s management group has failed the team. The Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night to lose their first-round playoff series 4-2 and get bounced from the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. Considering the Oilers went to the […] The post Paul Bissonnette Rips Oilers GM Stan Bowman: ‘I Think Management’s Failed Them’ appeared first on HEAVY.

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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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3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild

The Dallas Stars lost to the Minnesota Wild in six games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They went home for Game 5 with the series tied at two, but lost the final two games of their season. After three consecutive losses in the Western Conference Final, Dallas is headed home early […] The post 3 Stars most to blame for 1st-round loss to Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks

The Edmonton Oilers entered this season with high hopes to make a Stanley Cup run after finally getting the Connor McDavid contract extension settled, but things didn’t go according to plan this season. A tumultuous campaign came to a crashing halt on Thursday night, when the Anaheim Ducks knocked the Oilers out of the playoffs […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid drops sobering take after series loss to Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid admitted that he led an “average team” this year, which is why they were eliminated in the playoffs. In a first-round playoff upset, the Anaheim Ducks beat the Oilers 5-2 in Game 6 to win the series 4-2. For the Oilers, this is a disheartening loss after the team went […] The post Connor McDavid Admits the Oilers Were an ‘Average Team’ This Year appeared first on HEAVY.

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Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse

The Dallas Stars are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dallas needed a win on Thursday to keep its season alive. However, Quinn Hughes scored twice for the Minnesota Wild to end Dallas’s season in six games. Head coach Glen Gulutzan and his team are headed toward a longer offseason than they anticipated. Gulutzan […] The post Stars’ Glen Gulutzan makes tough admission about Wild series collapse appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6

The Anaheim Ducks had the chance to eliminate the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. It wouldn’t be easy, with Connor McDavid and company looking to force a Game 7. However, Cutter Gauthier and his teammates did not allow Edmonton to secure an extra game in this series. Gauthier scored his fourth goal of the series […] The post Cutter Gauthier, Ducks eliminate Connor McDavid, Oilers in Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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