NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours to start the work week. We’re getting close to the Jan. 10 Olympic deadline and some hard decisions will have to be made. Teams in the NHL are already thinking ahead to the trade deadline next season. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Olympic protocols, Boston Bruins […] READ MORE
The Columbus Blue Jackets have extended defenceman Mikko Lehtonen through the 2021-22 season. His cap hit will be $900,000. The Jackets have not spent much on external players this summer, but they have managed to retain many of their internal options for the future. The team announced the extension Friday afternoon. NEWS: #CBJ have signed […] READ MORE
Defeceman Mikko Lehtonen has been traded from the Toronto Maple Leafs to the Columbus Blue Jackets for goaltender Veini Vehvilainen. This sudden trade was released mid afternoon on Friday. TRADE: #CBJ have acquired defenseman Mikko Lehtonen from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for goaltender Veini Vehvilainen. Lehtonen, 27, made his #NHL debut this season, […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that defenceman Jake Muzzin is sidelined with a broken bone is his face. Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe made the announcement on Monday to the media. Zach Hyman and Joe Thornton are also day-to-day with various ailments. Sheldon Keefe on #Leafs lineup changes: Hyman out (day-to-day), Jake Muzzin out (broken […] READ MORE
Sheldon Keefe’s Toronto Maple Leafs have endured a hectic start to the season. Injuries to Joe Thornton and Jack Campbell have forced Toronto to constantly shuffle their lines throughout January. Keefe, however, should make one more change: free Mikko Lehtonen. Lehtonen’s place in Toronto has been under constant scrutiny since he unveiled as a Maple […] READ MORE
Welcome to the latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. Each day, we will take a look at a new team and examine three of their potential breakout or bounce-back players. What are these? These are players that have the chance to make a serious difference with their teams. Whether that’s as someone who […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday morning they signed free-agent defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year deal entry-level deal. The value has not been disclosed but the contract does not include any performance bonuses. Welcome to Leafs Nation, Mikko! The Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Mikko Lehtonen to a one-year entry level contract. #LeafsForever […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to a Monday edition of NHL Rumours. Hockey remains on hiatus but news continues to trickle in from around the world. Last Word on Hockey will keep bringing you the best news and analysis from across the hockey universe each day. Today’s NHL Rumours feature the Edmonton Oilers, Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal […] READ MORE
Despite the hockey season being on hold, there are still plenty of NHL rumours afloat. As always, the team at Last Word on Hockey will continue to keep fans updated on the latest NHL rumours and rumblings around the league. Today’s NHL rumours feature the Toronto Maple Leafs, New Jersey Devils, and New York Rangers. NHL […] READ MORE