NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
NHL teams build their teams in many different ways. Some construct their clubs via free agency while others do it through trades. However, the main way teams create a roster is through the NHL Draft. Most years have maybe one or two players make the roster, but some years the general manager gets it right […] READ MORE
The Edmonton Oilers have reportedly signed Zach Hyman, the unrestricted free agent left winger, to a seven-year deal worth $38.5 million. It carries a salary-cap hit of $5.5 million with a no-move clause first five years and a modified no move in the last two years. Hyman signing in Edmonton will be 7 years, $5.5 […] READ MORE
According to reports, the San Jose Sharks will buy out goaltender Martin Jones. As a result, the netminder will become an unrestricted free agent. Sources tell @KKurzNHL and myself that the Sharks are placing Martin Jones on unconditional waivers today for purposes of a buyout — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 27, 2021 Sharks Buy-Out Martin […] READ MORE
With the expansion draft protection lists submitted, the players on the block for the Seattle Kraken have been decided. Now in the lead-up to their inaugural draft, the Last Word on Hockey team are proposing their ideal selection from each team. As part of this exercise, salary cap and roster make-up have been incorporated into […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins have traded centre Jared McCann to the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft roster freeze. Heading back to Pittsburgh is prospect Filip Hallander and a seventh-round pick. Jared McCann to TOR — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 17, 2021 Jared McCann Traded to Toronto Breaking Down The Trade […] READ MORE
St. Louis Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko has reportedly requested a trade from organization, Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports. The rumors broke in the middle of game six of the Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning. BREAKING: Blues winger Vladimir Tarasenko requests a trade, per sources: Why he wants out, […] READ MORE
On June 29th, all 31 NHL General Managers named Marc-Andre Fleury as the Vezina Trophy winner, awarded annually to the goaltender best at his position. This is the first Vezina Trophy for the veteran Fleury. Congratulations to first-time winner of the prestigious Vezina Trophy, Marc-Andre Fleury! #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/Fw7N2Gvkea — NHL (@NHL) June 29, 2021 Fleury […] READ MORE
As a shortened and hectic offseason approaches, Last Word on Hockey is looking ahead towards how teams will deal with the reality of a flat salary cap. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how […] READ MORE
The 2021 Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft is coming soon. Even though the playoffs are still going on, most teams will be starting to focus on the offseason as we get further into June. The Seattle Kraken will start their inaugural year in 2021-22, and with that comes the expansion draft. There are plenty of opportunities […] READ MORE
As a shortened and hectic offseason approaches, Last Word on Hockey is looking ahead towards how teams will deal with the reality of a flat salary cap. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how […] READ MORE
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