NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Today’s NHL Rumours takes a look at perhaps a surprising rumbling: It has been a somewhat underwhelming season for the Calgary Flames so far. After some major off-season moves, Calgary was expected to set alight the league and be a lock for the playoffs. Instead, their stars have struggled and currently stand out of the […] READ MORE
This year’s Boston Bruins have been one of the best teams in the league so far. As a Stanley Cup contender, they are likely to secure one of the Metropolitan Division’s automatic playoff spots. However, should Boston punch their ticket as expected, they will need reinforcements to ensure they have the depth to make a lengthy […] READ MORE
The gears of the rumour mill are well and truly turning, which has prompted more and more rumours. One of the top players being floated is San Jose Sharks Timo Meier. The San Jose Sharks have had a difficult season. However, certain players such as Meier and Erik Karlsson are having great personal seasons. With […] READ MORE
With the Chicago Blackhawks entering full rebuild mode, fans in the Windy City have seen a number of key players traded for assets. Questions that were previously unthinkable now loom over the future of the two franchise faces. Both Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have been rumoured to be available. In this edition of NHL […] READ MORE
This summer, former pending restricted free agent Sonny Milano was surprisingly not qualified by the Anaheim Ducks. He subsequently became an unrestricted free agent and has yet to be picked up by a new team. This has led to plenty of speculation as to his next landing spot. Sonny Milano has been linked to the […] READ MORE
Last month saw the blockbuster trade of former Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk being sent to the Florida Panthers for a package including Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar. With their new players due to become unrestricted free agents next summer, there were concerns that the Flames would only benefit short term. However, just a few […] READ MORE
Even today fans are still reeling from one of the biggest NHL trades of recent times. The blockbuster deal saw the Calgary Flames send Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in exchange for Jonathan Huberdeau, Mackenzie Weegar, prospect Cole Schwindt and a 2025 first round pick. However, it seems NHL front offices are more fascinated […] READ MORE
Following the news that three-time Stanley Cup winner Duncan Keith was retiring, the Edmonton Oilers did not just wave goodbye to one of their veteran defencemen. They also shed his large salary, with $5.5 million coming off the books. This has given the Oilers front office the opportunity to pursue trades and re-sign key players […] READ MORE
As part of their ongoing rebuild, the Chicago Blackhawks are understood to be willing to let a number of key players leave. Of course, this is only for the right price. One of the names circulated in the rumour mill is Chicago’s young star and alternate captain Alex DeBrincat. This is one of the bigger […] READ MORE
Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word On Hockey. We’re nearing the end of the regular season and teams are gearing up for what they hope is a lengthy playoff run. However, the teams who are out of the playoff hunt are now looking toward the NHL Draft Lottery […] READ MORE
Colton Osmond is one of the Department Managers at Last Word On Hockey. He is originally from Trepassey, Newfoundland, Canada, and currently resides in Paradise, Newfoundland. He is the father of two boys and a die-hard fan of the Montreal Canadiens.