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Former Columbus Blue Jacket Pierre-Luc Dubois has been traded to the Winnipeg Jets along with a 2022 third-round pick in exchange for superstar winger Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. Jack Roslovic has a new deal as part of all this. Laine/Roslovic for Dubois and a third. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 23, 2021 Pierre-Luc Dubois […] READ MORE
Teams around the NHL are starting to scramble. COVID-19 has impacted games as many assumed they eventually would. Franchises are looking to make changes to the roster to prepare their teams for game action. Today’s NHL Rumours start with the Montreal Canadiens and a suspected contract extension that was turned down. The Columbus Blue Jackets […] READ MORE
NHL predictions are difficult to make. A lucky bounce either way can completely change the outcome of a game. Today’s slate of games features a few matchups that will deliver high scores. Low scoring action will be found as well with two of the NHL’s best defensive teams taking the ice. Let’s take a look […] READ MORE
The NHL season has finally arrived and NHL rumours have continued into the start of play. As we watch games each day, we get a better idea of how these teams will perform throughout the year. The Florida Panthers have received calls about the availability of a star player. The Ottawa Senators need to extend […] READ MORE
The NHL is finally back and the first couple of days have seen some great hockey. Now a few days in, we can expect to see teams start to find a groove as linemates develop chemistry with one another. Today’s slate of action features some of the best rivalries the league has to offer. Now […] READ MORE
Welcome to Puck Drop Preview 2020-21, where Last Word on Hockey gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season and offers our insight and analysis. Make sure to stick around until the end of the series, where we’ll offer our full predictions for the […] READ MORE
We are just four days away from the start of meaningful NHL games. NHL Rumours are starting to pick up as teams are finalizing rosters and front offices will begin to look beyond this season. Major stars will begin contract negotiations. And the crew here at Last Word on Hockey has you covered with the latest […] READ MORE
Pierre-Luc Dubois has just signed a two-year extension with the Columbus Blue Jackets. The 22-year-old centre is a cornerstone of their roster. Recent rumours have put his future with the franchise in jeopardy. He has elected to sign a bridge deal with Columbus so he can play while they seek a trade. The Boston Bruins must […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils and Sami Vatanen have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, worth $2 million. Hearing from multiple sources Sami Vatanen, 29, has signed with his former team the New Jersey Devils. — Scott Burnside (@OvertimeScottB) January 7, 2021 Sami Vatanen Signs with the Devils Vatanen has played for three teams in […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins will likely be without winger Kasperi Kapanen as he is stuck in Finland with immigration issues. Plans to get ex-Leaf Kasperi Kapanen right to work on Pittsburgh’s top line with Sidney Crosby and Jake Guentzel have been snagged by an immigration issue. GM Jim Rutherford says Kapanen is stuck in Finland, then must […] READ MORE