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The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Nikita Nesterov. The veteran blueliner has been in Russia for the past several years, but he is returning to North America. The deal is for one year at the league minimum of $700,000. The team announced the signing late Friday afternoon. Another ✍️ The #Flames have signed defenceman Nikita […] READ MORE
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours going into the weekend. The league may finally be moving forward with its plan to return from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the rumours are still flying as teams figure out their plans going into an uncertain off-season. Today’s NHL rumours will focus on the Detroit Red Wings, […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to the Monday edition of NHL Rumours. Things are slow while we wait and see what happens to the rest of the NHL season. We do not know if the suspension of play will lift this year but rumours are still trickling in. Continue to visit Last Word on Hockey for the […] READ MORE
It’s time once again for another edition of NHL rumours. Teams are trying to make moves to clear salary-cap space or find players a new spot. Some are trying to bolster lineups for this year and looking forward to the future. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Buffalo Sabres, and Anaheim Ducks. […] READ MORE
According to his agent, defenceman Nikita Nesterov has opted to return to the KHL. The defencemen became an unrestricted free agent on July 1st, following the Montreal Canadiens deciding not to give him a qualifying offer. Agent Dan Milstein says defenseman Nikita Nesterov, who had 2 NHL possibilities, will sign back home in the KHL. — […] READ MORE
The NHL’s 2017 UFA defencemen class is relatively weak this year. While a few big names might hit the market, most are older, bottom four d-men. In fact, it’s likely a few of the top defenders entering free agency will retire instead of going into next year. Still despite the age, many players could still […] READ MORE
Last Word on Sports is proud to present their hockey podcast, On the Power Play with Ben and Dave. Join Ben Kerr and Dave Gove each week as they take a look around the Hockey World focusing on the big issues of the NHL and elsewhere. The boys are back and looking at the news from […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens are a unique team this year. The Habs separated themselves early in the season, but since the beginning of December the team has slowed down. Montreal still sits first place in the Atlantic Division, but clearly still needs to improve to be successful in the playoffs. The Habs still need some additional […] READ MORE
The Montreal Canadiens made a depth move on Thursday night, making an interdivisional trade with the Tampa Bay Lightning to acquire former 5th round pick Nikita Nesterov. The team parted ways with defensive prospect Jonathan Racine and a 6th round pick in the upcoming draft. Canadiens acquire defenseman Nikita Nesterov from Tampa, in return for […] READ MORE
The Tampa Bay Lightning re-signed restricted free agent defenseman Nikita Nesterov today. The one-year, $725,000 deal only brings one of the two Nikita’s that were awaiting contract from Tampa Bay back to the squad. Nesterov took a small pay cut from his $792,500 salary last season. The previous deal was a two-way contract, but his new […] READ MORE