NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
It’s August and the dog days of summer are officially here. However, there are still plenty of NHL rumours to sift through. The news lately has been focused on restricted free agents. Some have opted for short-term deals and bet on themselves for the future. Others have chosen the security of a long-term deal. Today’s […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers re-signed forward and restricted free agent Kaapo Kakko to a two-year contract worth $4.2 million, or $2.1 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2023-24 season. BACK. ☑️#NYR have agreed to terms with Kaapo Kakko on a two-year contract extension. https://t.co/HHTHZbYwn4 pic.twitter.com/VVHCPUoPt1 — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 28, […] READ MORE
The initial flurry of free agency has slowed to a trickle, but there’s still plenty to talk about. News has now shifted to talk about restricted free agents and their next move. Some of these players sign medium or long-term deals. However, most sign bridge deals of two to three years as “prove it” contracts. […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, the Last Word on Hockey team discusses each game and breaks down everything expected for the matchup. This includes trends, issues, and matchups, with a prediction at the end. This week, the Conference Finals continue with only one game per day, and four teams left […] READ MORE
As the handshake line ended there was only one thing on Penguins fans’ minds. The three-headed monster may be no more. They might’ve pondered the thought of if only Sidney Crosby didn’t get hurt in Game 5 or if only their top two goalies were healthy. No one will ever know the what if’s. As […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers added some defensive forward help at the trade deadline. Andrew Copp and Tyler Motte came over on deadline day, but the Blueshirts got started early with Frank Vatrano. New York got the depth forward from the Florida Panthers for a fourth-rounder. The Frank Vatrano fit has been a good one so […] READ MORE
New York Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko was injured again and is out week-to-week. The injury is a lower-body ailment that seems to be centered on the ankle. This news was announced late Monday afternoon and first reported by Mollie Walker of the New York Post. #NYR say Kaapo Kakko is week to week, not skating […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers trade deadline acquisitions had done some great work since coming over in late March. Andrew Copp, Tyler Motte and Frank Vatrano have helped anchor the Blueshirts’ bottom six and taken the pressure off goalie Igor Shesterkin. However, the Tyler Motte injury comes at a terrible time. Motte suffered a “significant injury” […] READ MORE
The Arizona Coyotes received a Jakob Chychrun trade offer. While the team was not disclosed, many insiders believe it could be the New York Rangers making the offer. They are among about six teams who have been seriously rumoured to be after Chychrun’s services. A Jakob Chychrun Trade Offer Has Been Made It seems like […] READ MORE
With the NHL season underway, that means the Last Word on Hockey Show is back again on the MAD Radio Network. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com was back alongside Marc Weiss and Coach Jay after two weeks off for the holidays are back. In this week’s episode, the boys discuss the New York Rangers, Toronto Maple […] READ MORE
Jim is a 2008 graduate of Saint Michaels College who is currently writing about the NHL for Last Word on Hockey. His work includes writing about the New Jersey Devils as well as NHL Notebooks for the Metro and Central Division. Jim has a passion for the game of hockey. As one coach put it "he is the student of the game." When Jim is not writing he can be found at the local rinks playing or being a referee. Throughout his time in the game, Jim continues to coach a local high school team. In addition, he broadcasted several New Jersey Junior Rockets games for the Eastern Hockey League. Reach him on Twitter: @JimBiringer