NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
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
Per the New York Rangers Twitter, former 2018 first-round selection Nils Lundkvist has signed his ELC. The 20-year-old defenceman played in 52 games with Luleau in the SHL (Swedish Hockey League) this past season, recording 14 goals and 18 assists for 32 points. As well as 30 penalty minutes. In addition, Lundkvist was named the […] READ MORE
The end of the regular season is coming and it was a wild and crazy week in the NHL. The Last Word on Hockey Show was back is back on the MAD Radio Network and North East Streaming Sports. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com was back alongside Coach Jay and March Weiss. The boys were joined by […] READ MORE
If you think the 2020-21 New York Rangers fired President John Davidson and general manager Jeff Gorton for underachieving this season, then think again. Entering the 2020-21 NHL Season, the Rangers were projected to compete for the fourth spot in the East Division. With the season wrapping up this weekend, the Rangers sit fifth in […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers have fired General Manager, Jeff Gorton and President of Hockey Operations, John Davidson. NYR have fired John Davidson and Jeff Gorton — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) May 5, 2021 Rangers Fire Gorton and Davidson In a move that has shocked the hockey world, the Rangers relieved both Gorton and Davidson of their […] READ MORE