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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 7
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
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Last Word On Sports / June 28
Buffalo Sabres Trade Along the Blue Line
The Buffalo Sabres have made a trade along the blueline. This trade is their second of the offseason in hopes to bolster their defensive play. The Sabres sent Connor Clifton and the 39th overall pick to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau.
The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz
Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 28
Penguins acquire Clifton, pick from Sabres for Timmins and Belliveau
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres worked out a trade early in Saturday’s second day of the 2025 NHL Draft, with the Sabres sending defenseman Connor Clifton and the 39th overall pick to the Penguins in exchange for defensemen Conor Timmins and Isaac Belliveau.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28
Penguins, Sabres make surprising trade
On the surface, this move comes as quite a surprise.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / April 15
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 4
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
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
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
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.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / February 24, 2024
Connor Clifton, Sabres score dirty goals in road wins
BUFFALO – Prior to both games during the Sabres’ fathers and mentors trip, Connor Clifton’s dad, Tim, addressed the team and colorfully called for some dirty goals.
NHL News / Field Level Media / February 23, 2024
Third-period goal pushes Sabres past Blue Jackets
Connor Clifton scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 2-1 win against the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / January 6, 2024
After slow start, Connor Clifton quietly generating offense for Sabres
PITTSBURGH – Pop quiz, Buffalo Sabres fans. Since Dec. 7, which player is tied with winger Alex Tuch for the team lead with eight assists? Is it one of the Sabres’ top centers, Tage Thompson, Dylan Cozens or Casey Mittelstadt?
Buffalo Sabres News / The Hockey Writers / December 22, 2023
Sabres’ 2023 Offseason Additions Not Paying Off So Far
General manager Kevyn Adams took a conservative approach this past offseason. He didn’t shake up the Buffalo Sabres roster in a significant way. Instead, he banked on the growth of his young team and a couple of veteran additions to the defense in Connor Clifton and Erik Johnson.
Buffalo Sabres News / Buffalo Hockey Beat / December 12, 2023
After post-suspension slump, Sabres’ Connor Clifton playing aggressively, producing offense
BUFFALO – For weeks, the hit kept playing in the back of Connor Clifton’s head. The Sabres defensemen couldn’t let go of it. “You’re going to make a hit, and then you’re like, ‘Oh, wait, I just got suspended for two games, right?’” Clifton said following Tuesday’s practice in KeyBank Center.
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