NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
With one week to go in the regular season, the Stanley Cup Playoff picture looks clearer and clearer. In both conferences, teams secured six of the eight postseason berths. The remaining four slots likely belong to teams that will finish the season in the NHL Wild Card positions. These spots wind up squaring off against […] READ MORE
February in the NHL feels like the obligatory interim between the sunny days of August on the coast and a hurricane’s landfall. The storm surge between the All-Star break and playoff hockey in April is as exciting as it is nerve-racking. At this juncture, we have a solid idea of the contenders. Still, the final […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that defenseman Kris Letang would be out indefinitely after suffering a stroke Monday. Letang will undergo further evaluation, but the team reports that he is not currently experiencing any lasting effects, and does not expect his status to affect his career long-term. Kris Letang is out indefinitely after suffering a stroke […] READ MORE
Welcome to our latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. The Puck Drop Preview series takes you through each team as the season is fast approaching. The preview will focus on the narratives surrounding the team ending last year, during the offseason, and heading into the 2022-23 season. Puck Drop Preview also focuses on what […] READ MORE
Kasperi Kapanen has signed a new contract. The Pittsburgh Penguins winger is staying put. The pending RFA has signed an agreement with the Penguins and is for two years and is worth up to $6.4 million dollars. The winger has a lot of upside to his game and Pittsburgh found a way to keep him. […] READ MORE
If there is one team that has sent shockwaves through the league thus far, it has been the Pittsburgh Penguins. They have been bush and active with signing their players. Bryan Rust, Rickard Rakell, Kris Letang, and goaltender Casey DeSmith have all been extended. Long-time centre Evgeni Malkin is walking via free agency and there […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that forward Rickard Rakell has signed a six-year deal, $30 million deal. This contract carries an average cap hit of $5 million per season and runs into the 2027-28 season. The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli broke news of the deal while The Athletic’s Rob Rossi broke the contract details. Rickard Rakell […] READ MORE
Last Word on Hockey presents The MnM Hockey Podcast. The latest addition to the stable of LWOH Hockey Podcast Content. Every week, Alex Metzger and Chace McCallum will share their thoughts on the news of the week, have a variety of guests from the world of hockey as well as spending some time on original segments. […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed free-agent defenceman Kris Letang to six -year contract, worth $36.6 million, or $6.6 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2027-28 season. PENGUIN FOR LIFE! The Penguins have agreed to terms with defenseman Kris Letang on a six-year, $36.6 million contract extension. Details: https://t.co/QyYvtPAm3v pic.twitter.com/UeONaY63EN — Pittsburgh Penguins […] READ MORE
