NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
As a shortened and hectic offseason approaches, Last Word on Hockey is looking ahead towards how teams will deal with the reality of a flat salary cap. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how […] READ MORE
There has been plenty of chatter surrounding young defenceman Seth Jones over the past few weeks. The 26-year-old blueliner is one of the better defenceman targets for trade this offseason. One of the suspected front runners for his services is Stan Bowman’s Chicago Blackhawks. As the past few seasons have proven, they are still lacking […] READ MORE
Following a disappointing four-game play-in series lost at the hands of the Chicago Blackhawks, the Edmonton Oilers enter this year’s off-season with what seems like more questions than answers. With around $11M left to sign a total of 23 players, 11 UFA’s and 12 RFA’s, there may be nothing left for any major free-agent signings. […] READ MORE
Yesterday the NHL announced the draft sanctions for the Arizona Coyotes, who were accused of having draft-eligible players undergo physical fitness tests outside of the official NHL Combine. It cost the Coyotes dearly. They have now lost their second-round pick this year and their first-round choice in 2021. As of right now, the Coyotes have […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche signed free agent left winger Matt Calvert to a three-year contract worth $8.4 million, or $2.8 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2020-21 season. COL was also believed to be getting Matt Calvert, for around 3×2.8 — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2018 Colorado Avalanche Sign Free Agent Matt […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche signed free agent defensemen Ian Cole to a three-year contract worth $12.75 million, or $4.25 million per season AAV. This contract carries him through the 2020-21 season. rumblings that Ian Cole will go to COL, hearing 3×4.25 — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, 2018 Ian Cole Signs With the Colorado Avalanche Over […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings will sign free agent left winger Thomas Vanek to a one-year contract worth $3 million. Red Wings poised to sign UFAs G Jonathan Bernier (3 yrs at around $3M cap hit) and F Thomas Vanek (1 yr, $3M). They almost had Cam Ward on 1 yr but he chose CHI. Rest of […] READ MORE
The Columbus Blue Jackets off-season has started. It has been three weeks since the Blue Jackets were eliminated by the Washington Capitals. Another first-round Stanley Cup Playoff exit has fans wondering what does Columbus need to fix for them to finally advance in the postseason. Things Columbus needs to fix this off-season The power-play yet […] READ MORE
Whether or not you are a fan of Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin, he is not going anywhere. Habs owner Geoff Molson made that clear in his “Like a Boss” answer period on March 6th. Still, Bergevin can’t be on solid footing. After missing the playoffs for two of the last three seasons, coupled with […] READ MORE
A group of promising rookies and competent management has paved a postseason path for the Maple Leafs, so how high can expectations rise for this season? READ MORE
