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Friedman: Jets Trading Connor Hellebuyck to Eastern Conference

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Friday ends the suspension of Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, and it looks like he won’t need to have a conversation about playing with his Jets teammates after all. NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman reported earlier on Friday morning that the “saga” involving Hellebuyck and the Jets is coming to a close, but didn’t reveal which […] The post Friedman: Jets Trading Connor Hellebuyck to Eastern Conference appeared first on HEAVY.

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Carolina Hurricanes Get Final Connor Hellebuyck Decision Amid Trade Rumors

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Things are really heating up in the Connor Hellebuyck trade saga, as many NHL insiders are reporting that a trade could be finalized as early as today (10/23). @NHLRumourReport provided some insight on why today makes sense for the Jets to move Hellebuyck: “The Jets had wanted this distraction out of the way ahead of […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Get Final Connor Hellebuyck Decision Amid Trade Rumors appeared first on HEAVY.

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Who’s Getting Connor Hellebuyck? Jets Trade News Impacts Hurricanes, Sabres

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It’s happening. That’s the mood on Friday morning as reports swirl that a Connor Hellebuyck trade from the Winnipeg Jets is imminent. After a summer of waiting that carried into the 2026-27 NHL season, a deal might finally be here. Multiple insiders have shared reports suggesting the trade has arrived. Okay, twist in the plot. […] The post Who’s Getting Connor Hellebuyck? Jets Trade News Impacts Hurricanes, Sabres appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oilers’ Mike Babcock drops truth bomb after thrilling shootout win vs. Hurricanes

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Edmonton Oilers coach Mike Babcock delivered a candid assessment of his team’s performance following a thrilling 6-5 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night. The victory came two days after Edmonton defeated the Minnesota Wild on Evan Bouchard’s overtime winner. Thursday’s triumph improved the Oilers to 8-1-1 as a terrific start to the 2026-27 […] The post Oilers’ Mike Babcock drops truth bomb after thrilling shootout win vs. Hurricanes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Oilers Fans Are Nervous After Mattias Ekholm Suffers Scary Injury

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The Edmonton Oilers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 6-5 in a shootout, but the win came at the cost of defenseman Mattias Ekholm, who will miss at least a week.Early in the third period, Hurricanes forward William Carrier hit Ekholm, who went down hard, with his head appearing to strike the ice and take the full weight of […] The post Oilers Fans Are Nervous After Mattias Ekholm Suffers Scary Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Calgary Flames Goalie Is Putting Early-Season Struggles Behind Him

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The Calgary Flames are heating up. So is goaltender Devin Cooley, whose last two games have been nothing short of outstanding. Cooley has been a revelation over his last two starts. That is a sharp contrast to how he started the season. In his first two contests, Cooley looked like a fringe NHL backup netminder, […] The post Calgary Flames Goalie Is Putting Early-Season Struggles Behind Him appeared first on HEAVY.

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Oilers star Connor McDavid matches insane Wayne Gretzky start that puts him on 200-point pace

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Edmonton Oilers centre Connor McDavid continued his historic start to the 2026-27 NHL season on Thursday, notching five points to inspire his side to a thrilling 6-5 shootout win against the Carolina Hurricanes. The captain finished with two goals and three assists, reaching 31 points through his first 10 games and matching a milestone previously […] The post Oilers star Connor McDavid matches insane Wayne Gretzky start that puts him on 200-point pace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jim Hiller dubs win over Rangers Maple Leafs’ ‘best game’ of 2026

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The Toronto Maple Leafs are feeling it. After beating the Columbus Blue Jackets on the road, 6-2, on Tuesday, the Leafs returned home and took down the New York Rangers on Thursday at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. The Maple Leafs are now on a three-game winning streak, and just had the best game of their […] The post Jim Hiller dubs win over Rangers Maple Leafs’ ‘best game’ of 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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"By now everyone in the NHL hates the Jets": Fans react as Winnipeg delays Connor Hellebuyck physical citing NHL Heritage Classic – Sportskeeda

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"By now everyone in the NHL hates the Jets": Fans react as Winnipeg delays Connor Hellebuyck physical citing NHL Heritage Classic  Sportskeeda

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Panthers goalie makes NHL history as tallest ever at his position

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The Florida Panthers, who were beaten by a 5-1 final score at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday evening as part of Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, were in Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins just over 24 hours later. And because of the absence of goaltender Jacob Markstrom due to injury, the Panthers are turning […] The post Panthers goalie makes NHL history as tallest ever at his position appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs’ William Nylander has hilarious question about Brady Tkachuk’s Ottawa return

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On Wednesday evening, the highly anticipated return of former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk to Canadian Tire Centre took place. And while Tkachuk scored the first goal of the game, the Senators responded with several unanswered goals of their own en route to a 4-1 victory. The game was marked by multiple anti-Tkachuk chants from […] The post Maple Leafs’ William Nylander has hilarious question about Brady Tkachuk’s Ottawa return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL rumors: Predators still looking for defensemen after Jayden Struble trade

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Earlier this month, the Nashville Predators swung a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble in return for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. However, Predators general manager Chris MacFarland, who took over the executive responsibilities for the franchise in early June, may not be finished making moves. According to NHL […] The post NHL rumors: Predators still looking for defensemen after Jayden Struble trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Predicted To Land With Top Contender

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The Detroit Red Wings have found a valuable trade chip in Dylan Larkin. So much so that he’s been floating in endless trade rumors. In the latest speculation, he’s been predicted to land with one of the top Western Conference contenders. Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Could Land With Utah Mammoth Joe Yerdon of Bleacher Report […] The post Detroit Red Wings’ Dylan Larkin Predicted To Land With Top Contender appeared first on HEAVY.

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Life-Changing News For Former Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner

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Former Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitch Marner is now in his second season with the Vegas Golden Knights following the blockbuster summer 2025 sign-and-trade deal that saw the club bid goodbye to their homegrown player who grew up rooting for the team. And as it was announced on Thursday, Marner is going to be unavailable […] The post Life-Changing News For Former Maple Leafs’ Mitch Marner appeared first on HEAVY.

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Rangers add veteran forward amid hot start to 2026-27

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The New York Rangers are one of the most surprising teams in the NHL through the early part of the season as they are in second place in the Metropolitan Division, just two points behind the Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes. In an effort to improve the overall depth of their forward group, the Rangers […] The post Rangers add veteran forward amid hot start to 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Panthers set to start tallest goalie in NHL history against Penguins

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Florida Panthers goaltender Cooper Black is set to make his NHL debut on Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with history awaiting him between the pipes. Standing at 6-foot-9, Black will become the tallest netminder ever to play in an NHL game. The 25-year-old will surpass the previous height benchmark of […] The post Panthers set to start tallest goalie in NHL history against Penguins appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carolina Hurricanes Make Brandon Bussi Announcement Before Oilers Game

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The Carolina Hurricanes are currently on a West Coast road trip. There are two games remaining on said trip before they head back to Raleigh, North Carolina. One of those matchups is a star-studded showdown on Thursday evening against the Edmonton Oilers in what should be a good litmus-test game for both clubs. Carolina is […] The post Carolina Hurricanes Make Brandon Bussi Announcement Before Oilers Game appeared first on HEAVY.

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Hurricanes Doing Things Differently For Connor Hellebuyck Trade

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The Carolina Hurricanes continue to be one of the teams most heavily linked to a potential trade for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebucyk. Hellebuyck has wanted out of Winnipeg for months, but the Jets certainly aren’t in a rush. That hasn’t cooled the rumor mill. The Hurricanes appear to be competing with teams like the […] The post Hurricanes Doing Things Differently For Connor Hellebuyck Trade appeared first on HEAVY.

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