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Former NHL defenceman Dion Phaneuf has announced his retirement. The veteran blueliner revealed the end of his playing career in an interview with the Toronto Sun. Dion Phaneuf is calling it a career after 1,048 NHL GP in 14 seasons. The three-time #NHLAllStar and former @MapleLeafs captain tallied 494 regular-season points. Full release: https://t.co/c5TlRf18Ur pic.twitter.com/mSSQ36RcWk […] READ MORE
During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for April 10th, featuring the Miracle on […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs have found the next captain of their storied franchise in star centre, John Tavares. After many rumours, Tavares was named before the game tonight. John Tavares Captain for Toronto Maple Leafs Maple Leafs Captaincy History Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock announced on October 1st that the team would have a […] READ MORE
NHL rumours are still swirling as we approach the first puck drop of the regular season. Keep tuning into Last Word on Sports as we bring you the most enticing NHL rumours. Today’s rumours feature the New Jersey Devils, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the New York Rangers. NHL Rumours Toronto Maple Leafs Rumour: Tim & […] READ MORE
The Calgary Flames have announced the defenceman Juuso Valimaki will be out indefinitely after tearing his ACL while training over the weekend. The injury will require the young Flames defenceman to undergo surgery on his right knee. #Flames defenceman Juuso Valimaki has sustained an ACL injury during his off-season training. https://t.co/6uUPzZGSLK — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Kings have bought out Dion Phaneuf´s contract. This move saves the Kings some salary cap space, but not that much in the 2020-21 season. For the Kings, it was worth taking a risk. Los Angeles believes that more than a risk it means an opportunity. How does the Dion Phaneuf buyout fully affect […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Kings have bought out the contract of defenceman Dion Phaneuf. Phaneuf has two years left on his deal and is owed over $5.5 million. However, the Ottawa Senators currently retains 25% of Phaneuf’s salary. The Sens cap hit would be $729,167 in 2019-20, $1,354,667 in 2020-21, and $354 million in the 2021-22 […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Kings have a busy summer in front of them. After missing the playoffs and finishing last in the Western Conference, the Kings are on the crossroads. General Manager Rob Blake will try to get some help via the free agency. On the other hand, the Kings do have plenty of draft possibilities as […] READ MORE
It’s Monday and it’s time for another edition of our NHL rumours. We look at what teams may be making moves this coming off-season. Today we discuss NHL rumours surrounding the San Jose Sharks, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Arizona Coyotes. All NHL rumours are taken from the original source and are subject to […] READ MORE
Los Angeles Kings are ready to take a step forward in their rebuild. The Kings sent a message to Dion Phaneuf versus the Flyers. What does it mean for them? READ MORE
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