Connor Clifton reflects on challenges in Buffalo and Pittsburgh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Connor Clifton returns to the Boston Bruins on a two-year deal after spending time with the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins. He discussed the difficulties he faced early on with the Sabres and during a challenging season with the Penguins, where he served as a healthy scratch 32 times. Despite struggling in those situations, Clifton expressed pride in his perseverance and his hopes to contribute effectively upon returning to Boston. General Manager Don Sweeney acknowledged Clifton's competitive nature and the need for a right-shot defenseman in their lineup, which now includes several NHL-caliber options on defense.
- •Connor Clifton signs a two-year deal with the Boston Bruins.
- •Clifton played the previous seasons with the Sabres and Penguins.
- •He faced early struggles in Buffalo and challenges in Pittsburgh.
- •Clifton aims to contribute following his difficult recent seasons.
- •The Bruins enhance their defense with multiple right-shot options.
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Bruins’ Connor Clifton Looks Back on Tough Stretch in Buffalo, Pittsburgh
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