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Penguins forward prospect snubs team, will become a UFA

Cruz Lucius was a top-10 prospect in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ farm system, but he will not be signing in Pennsylvania, general manager Kyle Dubas said on the ‘GM Show on the Penguins Radio Network’ on Thursday. “(Lucius and his agent) informed us that that he was not going to be signing in Pittsburgh for a […] The post Penguins forward prospect snubs team, will become a UFA appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hurricanes’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes have looked like a Stanley Cup contender for over half a decade. Yet, every time, they have fallen in the playoffs. Rod Brind’Amour has done a fantastic job of getting the Canes into the playoffs, but has not yet claimed Lord Stanley’s Cup. In fact, it’s officially been 20 years since the […] The post Hurricanes’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Red Wings’ Patrick Kane makes incredible American history in huge win vs. Flyers

The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 on Thursday. This was a big win for the Red Wings’ playoff push. In the process, Patrick Kane made American history after scoring a goal and two assists, according to Daily Faceoff. “Kane, 37, surpassed Brett Hull with the eventual game-winning goal in the third period […] The post Red Wings’ Patrick Kane makes incredible American history in huge win vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes hits Canucks with record-setting feat

The Minnesota Wild defeated the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday, gaining some momentum as the playoffs draw closer. This win clinched a playoff berth for the Wild. Additionally, Quinn Hughes set a Wild franchise record after assisting on a goal by Ryan Hartman, according to Minnesota Wild PR. “Assisting on Ryan Hartman’s third-period goal, Quinn […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes hits Canucks with record-setting feat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stars’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs

The Dallas Stars have the talent, drive, coaching and goaltending to go all the way to the Stanley Cup Finals and possibly win it this season. What they don’t have is an easy route to the title. The concentration of talent in the NHL’s Central Division of the Western Conference is more impressive than any […] The post Stars’ nightmare seeding, matchup scenarios for 2026 NHL Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Connor Bedard drops ‘100x’ truth bomb on Blackhawks’ unique 5-forward powerplay

The Chicago Blackhawks have a very bright future, and Connor Bedard looks like a player who could lead the team forward. The problem with a lot of talent is that it’s hard to give all the players their opportunities on powerplays and in top-six minutes. The Vegas Golden Knights adopted a five-forward powerplay rollout this […] The post Connor Bedard drops ‘100x’ truth bomb on Blackhawks’ unique 5-forward powerplay appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout

The whole hockey world sat and waited for the Columbus Blue Jackets’ bubble to burst after they hired Rick Bowness as their new head coach and went on a stunning run to get into a playoff spot. At one point, Columbus made it to second in the Metropolitan Division and looked like one of the […] The post Blue Jackets’ head coach Rick Bowness lays into players after Hurricanes blowout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Senators’ Brady Tkachuk breaks silence on dad’s comments on podcast

The Tkachuk brothers, Brady and Matthew, love to find themselves in the middle of drama, whether it’s on or off the ice. After being in the middle of the USA Olympic hockey drama earlier this season, the brothers continued recording their Wingmen podcast. They welcomed their dad, former NHLer Keith Tkachuk, on an episode earlier […] The post Senators’ Brady Tkachuk breaks silence on dad’s comments on podcast appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth

The Carolina Hurricanes became the first Eastern Conference team to clinch their berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Thursday evening. It has been a successful run for Rod Brind’Amour’s Hurricanes, but it hasn’t led to much postseason success. In a wide-open conference, Carolina has an intriguing opportunity in front of them this year, and […] The post Rod Brind’Amour sends defiant message after Hurricanes clinch playoff berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game

A viral video from a Dallas Stars home game against the Toronto Maple Leafs in December has prompted an internal investigation by American Airlines Center officials. The clip, between 12 and 18 seconds long in various edited versions, shows a small group of fans in the upper deck appearing to perform a Nazi salute in … The post Investigation underway over apparent Nazi salute at Stars game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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