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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 16
Bruins Playing It Safe With Retread of Connor Clifton

Bruins Playing It Safe With Retread of Connor Clifton

While the Boston Bruins should be given the proper kudos for promoting Michael DiPietro, there remains another issue: retreads. Retreads aren’t necessarily a bad thing, but for a retooling organization that lacks a deep prospect pool due to drafting issues, it could be.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1
Connor Clifton returns to Bruins on two-year contract

Connor Clifton returns to Bruins on two-year contract

A tough blueliner is coming back to New England. On the opening day of NHL free agency, the Boston Bruins announced that the team has signed defenseman Connor Clifton to a two-year contract.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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NHL News / Field Level Media / February 26
Penguins stay hot, take down free-falling Devils

Penguins stay hot, take down free-falling Devils

Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart during a three-goal third period to help the Pittsburgh Penguins, minus superstar Sidney Crosby, break open a tight contest and beat the visiting New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 15
Penguins’ Connor Clifton opens up on budding rivalry with Flyers, Trevor Zegras

Penguins’ Connor Clifton opens up on budding rivalry with Flyers, Trevor Zegras

The Pittsburgh Penguins and the Philadelphia Flyers have a long history of hatred for each other on the ice, and the rivalry appears to be having a revival of late.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7
Penguins activate Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari from IR

Penguins activate Justin Brazeau, Noel Acciari from IR

The Pittsburgh Penguins announced they’ve activated forwards Noel Acciari and Justin Brazeau from injured reserve.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / The Hockey Writers / July 5, 2025
Getting to Know New Pittsburgh Penguin: Connor Clifton

Getting to Know New Pittsburgh Penguin: Connor Clifton

We are a little over two months away from the Pittsburgh Penguins playing their first preseason game against the Montreal Canadiens. General manager (GM) Kyle Dubas’ plans have been put into action as the team has entered a rebuild while also trying to stay as competitive as possible.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28, 2025
Penguins, Sabres make surprising trade

Penguins, Sabres make surprising trade

On the surface, this move comes as quite a surprise.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 15, 2025

Sabres’ Connor Clifton adds first goal to stat line featuring more than 200 hits

BUFFALO – By his 71st appearance, Sabres defenseman Connor Clifton couldn’t get that goose egg attached to his name out of his head. As a defenseman the Sabres value for his gritty play, they don’t expect him to produce much offense.

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Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4, 2025
Trade-deadline primer for the Buffalo Sabres

Trade-deadline primer for the Buffalo Sabres

Another year, another disappointing season for the Sabres franchise.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 11, 2024
Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — December 11th

Daily Faceoff NHL DFS Value Plays — December 11th

Welcome to Daily Faceoff’s NHL DFS Value Plays, where five days a week from Monday to Friday, I break down hockey’s main slate, looking for the top value plays.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / November 5, 2024

Jacob Bryson made most of time as scratch; Connor Clifton must ‘elevate his play’

BUFFALO – As he morphed from a regular into the Sabres’ seventh or eighth defensemen over the past two years, Jacob Bryson developed a unique skill. Bryson believes he can be scratched for long stretches – in the most recent instance, he went 42 days between playing games – and rejoin the lineup ready to contribute, no easy task.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / June 2, 2024
Sabres Grades: Connor Clifton

Sabres Grades: Connor Clifton

Number 18 on the Sabres Grades countdown is a new addition to the blueline, Connor Clifton. Buffalo needed to improve the right side of its defense and decided to take fliers on veterans Clifton and Erik Johnson.

Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Now / March 13, 2024
Sabres Explode for Seven in Victory Over Red Wings

Sabres Explode for Seven in Victory Over Red Wings

With a 7-3 win at home over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, the Buffalo Sabres now sit five points out of a playoff spot. Yes, we’re talking about the NHL playoffs.

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