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Main Photo by: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports Conor Timmins has signed a two-year deal, worth $2.2 million for an AAV of $1.1 million with the Toronto Maple Leafs. This is a very underrated move by Leafs General Manager Kyle Dubas. Dubas has found a valuable asset and rewarded him accordingly. The Timmins signing solidifies the […] READ MORE
Welcome to the 2021 Top Shelf Prospects series. As we go through the Summer of 2021 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. You can find all the articles here. Since we had an extensive NHL Draft preview, we will not be reviewing the players who were drafted in […] READ MORE
Conor Timmins had a hard time getting into the lineup with a deep Colorado Avalanche team. That won’t be a problem with the Arizona Coyotes this season, especially after signing a two-year, $850K deal today. In addition to bringing in Pleau, ARIZ signs newly-acquired Conor Timmins at 2x$850K https://t.co/tFNjt30yek — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) August 6, […] READ MORE
Earlier Wednesday, the Colorado Avalanche learned that their 2020-21 starting goaltender Phillip Grubauer was signing with the Seattle Kraken. Needing a new starting goalie, the Avalanche acquired Darcy Kuemper in a trade with the Arizona Coyotes. In return, the Coyotes receive young defenceman Conor Timmins, a 2022 first-round pick, and a conditional 2024 third-round pick. […] 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
Colorado Avalanche defencemen Samuel Girard and Conor Timmins are out with injuries. Girard is expected to miss two weeks. READ MORE
Even though the season still has about 35 games remaining, the April 12th trade deadline is quickly approaching. So, if the Arizona Coyotes are not in a playoff position by that deadline who should they consider trading? These two Arizona Coyotes trade proposals may not be popular, but they could help the team in coming […] READ MORE
Depth is important everywhere in the modern NHL and that is especially true on defence. This is where the Colorado Avalanche defence has focused their efforts in recent years. The work they have done has made the team’s blueline one of the most intimidating for years to come. How have they built such an imposing […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche have new faces to juggle for 2020-21. It isn’t as extreme as last offseason when a half-dozen or so new players joined the franchise via free agency or trade but there are a couple of newcomers to integrate. The team is one of the league’s deepest but the front office is always […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome back for the Monday edition of NHL Rumours! We are less than two weeks away from the official start of NHL free agency and news coming fast as teams prepare. Last Word on Hockey will bring you the best analysis as the postseason bubble comes to a close and teams get ready […] READ MORE
Doug Winkey is 30-years-old and serves as a staff writer for both Last Word on Hockey and Last Word on Baseball. In addition to being a huge Avalanche and Rockies fan, he covers news across the NHL. His other sporting interest include the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Iowa State University in the NCAA