NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
We’re almost to the weekend and it’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Edmonton Oilers made big news firing Dave Tippett, but now have to deal with the aftermath. What will General Manager Ken Holland do to give the team a chance at the post-season? We also have NHL rumours on the Dallas […] READ MORE
With the April 12th deadline just days away, it is time to speculate over potential deals for each team. This series will look at a trade each team should make before the final stretch of the regular season begins. In this edition, we focus on one trade every team should make in the Central Division. […] READ MORE
As the Trade Deadline on April 12th looms large, it is time to take stock of the interesting storylines unfolding in the Central Division. With most teams having less than 20 games remaining, we have now entered the crucial phase of the stretch run. Here are five talking points to look out for as the […] READ MORE
Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Jan Rutta is considered day-to-day after sustaining a lower-body injury. Bolts head coach Jon Cooper confirmed Rutta’s status during the team’s media availability on Wednesday. Jon Cooper said Cernak and Rutta have taken steps back, hoped they’d be further along. McDonagh close, could have good news tomorrow. Stephens really close — […] READ MORE
Welcome back to Last Word on Hockey’s NHL Rumours series. We’d like to take this moment to wish our American readers a happy, and more importantly, healthy, Thanksgiving. Today, we examine two potential contract extensions. They surround young players who both look to be important parts of their respective teams’ futures. However, the feasibility of […] READ MORE
The Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year award has been awarded to Lou Lamoriello of the New York Islanders. The three nominees were Lamoriello, Jim Nill and Julien Brisebois. 2019-20 marks the eleventh year the award has been handed out. Former league executive Jim Gregory is the award’s namesake. Last year’s winner was Don […] READ MORE
It’s time for another round of NHL Rumours for you. We’re just over a week away from the trade deadline and teams are trying to get things in place. Some general managers are looking for a big move while others are going to the bargain basement like others that look for Valentine’s Day candy just […] READ MORE
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have signed head coach Jon Cooper to a multi-year contract extension. Team vice president and general manager Julien BriseBois announced the deal earlier on Tuesday. The coach’s deal was to expire at the end of the season. No terms of the deal have been announced. ? COOOOOOOOP! […] READ MORE
The first weekend of November is here, which means the first month of this 2018-19 campaign has come to an end. For the two biggest stars on the Tampa Bay Lightning that might be a good thing. This time last year Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov had combined for 45 points following the first 13 […] READ MORE
The Tampa Bay Lightning have announced that they have placed defenceman Jake Dotchin on unconditional waivers for terminating his contract. The Athletic’s Joe Smith reports the termination is on the grounds of “material breach.” Sounds like #TBLightning wasn’t happy with Jake Dotchin’s conditioning entering camp. Sure we’ll find out more down the road, but team […] READ MORE