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Main Photo: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports We are more than halfway through this NHL season, and the Detroit Red Wings find themselves far removed from a playoff position. It may be easy to pile on the challenges the Red Wings have faced this season, yet today we are going to look at which Detroit Red […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how teams have boosted […] READ MORE
One general manager that stayed busy this off-season was Steve Yzerman. He did a fantastic job making upgrades to his club as they look to be more competitive in the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division. While one core piece has been rumoured in trades, one is looking to stay put. Today’s NHL Rumour is that […] READ MORE
The 2022-23 St. Louis Blues kick off the season soon, with their preseason slate beginning Sept. 24 and their regular season starting a few weeks later on Oct. 15. After losing in the second round to the eventual Stanley Cup champions and a disappointing offseason by most accounts, a new season full of new opportunities […] READ MORE
Player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves […] READ MORE
A little over a month has passed since former St. Louis Blues fan-favourite forward David Perron signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings. But just because time has passed doesn’t mean Blues fans are taking it any better. Perron has played with the Blues on three different occasions, none more successful for him […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings have signed free agent forward David Perron to a two-year, $9.5 million ($4.75M AAV) contract. It’s a two years deal for David Perron with the Red Wings. — Renaud Lavoie (@renlavoietva) July 13, 2022 David Perron Signs With the Detroit Red Wings Over his 15-year NHL career, Perron has played for […] READ MORE
Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours. Today, we explore the Carolina Hurricanes wanting to re-sign Vincent Trocheck and Martin Necas and the St. Louis Blues wishing to bring back David Perron. We also explore Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion saying he’s open to moving the seventh overall pick for immediate help. Let’s dive […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins season is now over and thought of the roster for 2022-23 are already afoot. Artemi Panarin‘s overtime-winner sealed the Pens’ fate and forced thoughts of next year. As the season has progressed, holes have been visible down the lineup for the Penguins. What team doesn’t have holes? Okay maybe the Colorado Avalanche […] READ MORE
Playoff Pool Strategy; Let’s talk playoff pool strategy. In all honesty, this article could be three words long: there isn’t any. READ MORE
