NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
We’re deep into the offseason, and the NHL Rumour mill is still churning hard. There’s certainly an avalanche of news coming soon. Let Last Word On Hockey prepare you and keep you informed of the latest NHL Rumours around the league. Settle in, because we’re talking about the Winnipeg Jets, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Edmonton […] READ MORE
With their inconsistent play this season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have been shifting players around, looking to spark some forward motion and secure a playoff spot. One of the answers to the Pens’ problems may be right in front of their faces: Teddy Blueger. The Fans Want Teddy Blueger Penguins fans rallied long and hard for […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins have announced that forward Evgeni Malkin is sidelined for for the next two games with a upper-body injury. Malkin’s exact injury was not disclosed at the time by Pittsburgh coach Mike Sullivan. BREAKING: Evgeni Malkin will NOT play tonight due to an upper body injury per Mike Sullivan #Pens pic.twitter.com/wsL3gB0yGb — Chase […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Florida Panthers hooked up for a big trade this afternoon. Pittsburgh dealt centers Derick Brassard and Riley Sheahan to the Panthers for Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann. The deal also included two fourth-round picks from the Penguins and their second-round pick. TRADE ALERT: The Penguins have acquired forwards Nick Bjugstad and […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins have had an interesting season where they started out 6-1-2. They then went a few weeks where they barely picked up any points. In their last 13 games though, they’ve been able to turn it around a bit. They’re 7-3-3, picking up points in 10 of 13 games. They sit just two […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed Riley Sheahan to a one year contract worth $2.1M. Sheahan became an unrestricted free agent after the season when he was not tendered a qualifying offer by the Penguins in June. READ MORE
We have reached the midway point of the 2017-18 NHL season, and there is no question who has been the league’s most disappointing team. After winning the last two Stanley Cups, the Pittsburgh Penguins are just 20-18-3 with 43 points this season. With 41 more games to play, the Pens are outside the playoff picture — one […] READ MORE
With Andreas Athanasiou coming back to the Detroit Red Wings very soon, Detroit had to make a couple salary cap moves as they didn’t have any room for him under the cap, or on the roster. The Pittsburgh Penguins had been reportedly trying to acquire Riley Sheahan to fill their third centre role since the […] READ MORE
During the 2013-14 season, the Detroit Red Wings received important contributions from three young players who were dubbed the “Kid Line” by Mickey Redmond. Riley Sheahan, Tomas Tatar, and Tomas Jurco were all called up from the Grand Rapids Griffins and immediately brought speed and chemistry to the third line of the Red Wings. Although […] READ MORE
Welcome to a new summer series on Last Word On Hockey. In preparation for the NHL Expansion Draft on June 21st, LWOH’s Detroit Red Wings Department will be going in depth on every Wing that is eligible to be picked by the newest NHL squad, the Vegas Golden Knights, who will begin play in the […] READ MORE
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