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In what has become a very busy day for the Boston Bruins, announcing the acquisition of Tyler Bertuzzi from Detroit earlier this morning and the signing of David Pastrnak shortly after, injury updates deliver less than exciting news. Taylor Hall‘s injury stemming from an unknown game is more severe than originally thought. Thus landing him […] READ MORE
NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece […] READ MORE
It’s no secret the Boston Bruins are pressed against the salary cap. After their recent signings, the Bruins sit $2.2 Million over the salary cap. There are two names considered to be the biggest Boston Bruins Trade possibilities. Boston General Manager Don Sweeney didn’t seem to be in a rush when discussing the pressing cap […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours on Last Word on Hockey. We have entered into the last two weeks of hockey for the 2021-2022 season. This means rumours are flying and moves are being made. Today we will be discussing potential buyouts from the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers. As well […] READ MORE
Welcome to the midway point of the 2021-2022 NHL season. The NHL franchises from coast-to-coast are now refocusing, retooling, and rethinking what they need to do to punch their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the Boston Bruins, this season has proven to be a significant test with a relatively new-look lineup behind the […] READ MORE
Fantasy Hockey Analysis; Our fantasy hockey analysis series continues. Below we discuss the fantasy-implications of the recent NHL signings. READ MORE
The Boston Bruins clearly needed to infuse this roster with talent in free agency this offseason. Last year, the defence was suspect, and there were further offensive depth concerns. Don Sweeney recognized those holes and felt the need to address them this year. He did an excellent job targeting the holes left on the roster. His […] READ MORE
Unrestricted free agent Nick Foligno has reportedly signed with the Boston Bruins. Terms of the deal have yet to be released. This is will be Foligno’s fourth NHL team in his 15-year career. Sources say Nick Foligno has chosen the Boston #Bruins. No dice for #mnwild — Michael Russo (@RussoHockey) July 28, 2021 Nick Foligno […] READ MORE
A big week is ahead of us and that means plenty of NHL rumours. The expansion and NHL Entry Drafts are ahead of this week, but let’s not forget the start of free agency. Teams are making their pitches for players to sign on the dotted line with their respective clubs. Today’s NHL rumours focus […] READ MORE
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of NHL Rumours! The Stanley Cup Final is approaching quickly. So too is the Seattle expansion draft and NHL Draft. There is lots of news and rumours out there involving playoff and non-playoff teams. Teams will be looking to make moves this offseason to improve their chances of making the […] READ MORE
Jim is a 2008 graduate of Saint Michaels College who is currently writing about the NHL for Last Word on Hockey. His work includes writing about the New Jersey Devils as well as NHL Notebooks for the Metro and Central Division. Jim has a passion for the game of hockey. As one coach put it "he is the student of the game." When Jim is not writing he can be found at the local rinks playing or being a referee. Throughout his time in the game, Jim continues to coach a local high school team. In addition, he broadcasted several New Jersey Junior Rockets games for the Eastern Hockey League. Reach him on Twitter: @JimBiringer