NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
After a busy opening day to the free-agent frenzy that saw 72 players signed to new deals and seven trades, a few more NHL rumours were hanging around. The best free-agent left is left-winger Brandon Saad, and the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils are reportedly in talks with Saad. Another talented left-winger available […] READ MORE
Rudolfs Balcers has signed a two-year contract with the San Jose Sharks. The forward’s contract has an average annual value of $1.55 million. Sharks announce a two-year contract extension for Rudolfs Balcers. Wilson: “He showed that he is a versatile forward who can provide offense for our club as a Top-9 forward. We are happy […] READ MORE
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
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, we will take a look at the games that are happening and give our predictions for each one. This is the early set of predictions here on Saturday, April 3rd. Be sure to check out out the early and late predictions as well. In addition, we […] READ MORE
Drafted third overall in 2012 by the Montreal Canadiens, Alex Galchenyuk has seen quite the odd hockey career. After an up-and-down career with the Habs, he was traded to the Arizona Coyotes for Max Domi prior to the 2018-19 season. Since that fateful trade, Galchenyuk is now suiting up for his fifth NHL team in […] READ MORE
The Ottawa Senators have reportedly waived forward Filip Chlapik and will terminate his contract. This move comes on the heels of Derek Stepan‘s injury. The 23-year-old Chlapik will be free to sign with another team assuming his contract is indeed terminated. The Ottawa Sun’s Bruce Garrioch announced the move early Thursday afternoon. Filip Chlapik's price […] READ MORE
Ottawa Senators centre Derek Stepan is injured with an upper-body injury. He left Tuesday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens in the first period and didn’t return. Roster update: The #Sens have made the following roster moves: D Erik Brannstrom and C Matthew Peca have been recalled from the team’s taxi squad. C Logan Brown has […] READ MORE
Another week in the NHL means The Last Word on Hockey Show is back on the MAD Radio Network. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com is back alongside Coach Jay as Marc Weiss is on assignment. The boys take a trip around the NHL looking at the big stories of the week. Highlighting the Ryan […] READ MORE
The Carolina Hurricanes trade Ryan Dzingel to the Ottawa Senators for Cedric Paquette and Alex Galchenyuk. Full trade is Ryan Dzingel from CAR to OTT for Alex Galchenyuk and Cedric Paquette. No salary retained. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) February 13, 2021 Ryan Dzingel Traded Ryan Dzingel goes back to Ottawa, the team that drafted him […] READ MORE
Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Each day, the Last Word on Hockey team will break down every game and give our NHL predictions for each game. This is the early game slate of NHL Predictions. Be sure and check out the late games of NHL Predictions too. NHL Predictions Vegas Golden Knights vs San Jose Sharks […] READ MORE
Alex Metzger is a diehard hockey fan from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada area. Although he never lived there, he grew up cheering for the Ottawa Senators. You can hear Alex talk all about Ottawa and the NHL on his two podcasts, which are found alongside his writing at Last Word on Hockey.