NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
In today’s NHL, teams coming off a Stanley Cup Championship typically face losing a valuable player or two in the off-season. That’s mainly due to the salary cap, especially since it hasn’t moved much since the pandemic began. Usually, it comes down to a big name reaching free agency, or a couple of depth players […] READ MORE
According to Chris Johnston of TSN, the Anaheim Ducks will sign free agent and two-way forward Ryan Strome to a five-year contract. The deal is worth $25 million, or $5 million AAV. This contract carries him through the 2026-27 season. Ryan Strome signs a five-year contract in Anaheim. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 14, 2022 […] READ MORE
The NHL Draft is just under a few weeks away. The draft always provides plenty of drama and intrigue amongst fans and media. This has been true since its inception. While people tend to get excited about trades and prospects, there are other moments that leave people scratching their heads. For this edition, we head […] READ MORE
It was late in the second period of Game 6 in Tampa Bay. The Toronto Maple Leafs were trailing the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 with less than a minute remaining in the period. Leafs’ captain John Tavares scored. A huge last-minute tally to tie the game. Then, eight seconds before the horn for intermission, he […] 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 featured […] READ MORE
It’s been a wild summer for the NHL. As soon as the Tampa Bay Lightning began their celebration, so too did the offseason moves. A flat salary cap made for some interesting moves for some teams. While we won’t fully know the impact these moves will have on their respective teams, a handful’s moves are […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers re-signed restricted free agent and Russian Goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a four-year contract worth $22.666 million, or $5.66 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2024-25 season. Hearing Igor Shesterkin’s new deal with #NYR is 4 years, $22.666 million. AAV of $5.65 million. That is the most money ever […] READ MORE
The Carolina Hurricanes continue to fill the void that Dougie Hamilton left by signing defenceman Brendan Smith. The contract is only for this season with a salary of $800,000. Smith, previously a member of the New York Rangers, scored five goals and five assists for 10 points in 48 games last season. Hurricanes Sign Free […] READ MORE
Journeyman defenceman Michael Del Zotto has signed with the Ottawa Senators on a two-year deal worth $4 million with an AAV of $2 million. The #Sens have agreed to terms with defenceman Michael Del Zotto on a two-year contract. The contract carries a $2 million AAV ($1.75 million in 2021-22, $2.25 million in 2022-23). pic.twitter.com/bFD7PMEdBl […] READ MORE
Veteran defenceman Keith Yandle will sign a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Flyers worth $900,000. Yandle to PHI — 1 year, $900K, NTC. Forgot he has played for Vigneault, so knows the coach. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 27, 2021 Philadelphia Flyers Sign Keith Yandle Heading into his 16th NHL season, Keith Yandle will suit […] READ MORE