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The Premier Hockey Federation, the foremost professional womenโs hockey league in North America, announced a salary cap increase to $1.5 million in the 2023-24 season. This figure doubles the current salary cap of $750,000. It is a massive step forward in establishing womenโs hockey as a viable full-time career in North America. The announcement adds […] READ MORE
A jury in Vancouver, British Columbia has found Jake Virtanen not guilty of sexual assault. The alleged incident occurred in 2017 and came to light in 2021. The Canucks released Virtanen upon learning of the allegations. The former Vancouver Canucks forward wept openly as the verdict was read in the British Columbia Supreme Court on […] READ MORE
The longest regular season in National Hockey League history has thankfully ended. Training camps and preseason games started as usual in September. Yet, the pandemic would hover over Gary Bettman’s league like a dark cloud. A pause or cancellation of games seemed inevitable. Sure enough, numerous games had to be postponed and rescheduled starting in […] READ MORE
The Anaheim Ducks have traded productive wing Rickard Rakell to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 28-year-old has been one of the team’s most productive players for several years, but it is clear he held more value as a trade chip. In return, the Ducks have acquired Dominic Simon, Zach-Aston Reese and a 2022 second-round pick. Rickard […] READ MORE
Former Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning has been fired from his position. He has been the general manager of the team since 2014. Farhan Lalji of TSN confirmed the news early Monday on the East Coast. This continues the house cleaning that saw head coach Travis Green fired as well. [email protected] confirms GM Jim […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Blues have signed their first round pick from the 2021 draft, Zachary Bolduc, to an entry-level deal. The deal is for three years. The team announced the signing late Monday afternoon. We've agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with 2021 first-round pick @zack_bolduc. https://t.co/33WrE6BfMQ #stlblues #NHLDraft — St. Louis Blues […] READ MORE
Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has tragically passed away at the young age of 31 years old. The news was broken on Twitter earlier this morning. This saddening news comes soon after the passing of Rod Gilbert just yesterday. Former NHL player Jimmy Hayes has died. 31 years old. I just chatted with him last […] READ MORE
The St. Louis Blues have announced that they will retire the number of Hall-of-Fame defenceman Chris Pronger. Pronger was one of the best skaters in the history of the organization; his presence with the Blues has more than earned him a spot in the rafters. The legend’s number will be retired midway through the 2021-22 […] READ MORE
Veteran goaltender Henrik Lundqvist has announced his retirement from the game of hockey after 15 seasons in the NHL. He leaves behind a legacy of greatness spent almost entirely with one team, the New York Rangers. The player announced his decision Friday morning. pic.twitter.com/dKKdNxHc8U — Henrik Lundqvist (@hlundqvist35) August 20, 2021 Henrik Lundqvist Retires Lundqvist […] READ MORE
The Chicago Blackhawks have extended restricted free agent forward Mackenzie Entwistle for the next two seasons through 2022-23. The deal will carry an average cap hit of $800,000 per season. The team announced the agreement Wednesday morning. ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฟ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ Mackenzie Entwistle returns on a two-year extension! #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/amHda85AcE — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) August […] 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