NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how […] READ MORE
The Florida Panthers have agreed to trade goaltender James Reimer to the Carolina Hurricanes in exchange for Scott Darling. It was also announced that the Panthers will immediately buy-out Darling’s contract, making him an unrestricted free agent. The #Canes have acquired James Reimer from the @FlaPanthers in exchange for Scott Darling. https://t.co/Bxbgn5w0tO — Carolina Hurricanes […] READ MORE
The Carolina Hurricanes announced today that winger Valentin Zykov has been claimed off waivers by the Edmonton Oilers. Additionally, goalie Scott Darling cleared waivers and has been reassigned to the AHL Charlotte Checkers. Both had been placed on waivers by the Hurricanes earlier in the week. EDM claims Zykov — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November […] READ MORE
The Carolina Hurricanes have placed goaltender Scott Darling on waivers for the purpose of sending him to the AHL. Placed on WaiversScott Darling (G) | Carolina Hurricanes#TakeWarninghttps://t.co/ESHqb5Jpz9 — CapFriendly Transactions (@CF_Transactions) November 29, 2018 Hurricanes Waive Scott Darling Over his five-year NHL career, Darling has played for Chicago Blackhawks and Carolina Hurricanes. He has put […] READ MORE
The Nashville Predators are happy to get Pekka Rinne back in net. However, Juuse Saros stood tall in his fellow Finn’s place. Saros stepped in when Rinne went down with an injury October 19th against the Calgary Flames. The Forssa, Finland native went 3-2 and .917 save percentage during the stretch and turned in some […] READ MORE
For a backup goaltender, their playing time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is almost nonexistent. It is rare, but in some series, the backup goaltender will get some playing time. In very rare cases their play may even impact their team’s destiny in the playoffs. Teams Live and Die by the Backup Goaltender Philipp Grubauer […] READ MORE
Last month, Dundon said the Hurricanes needed to add toughness. After a disappointing season, it is understandable to be frustrated. However, the Hurricanes do not need Toughness, they need Scott Darling. READ MORE
For the entirety of the NHL playoffs, Tuukka Rask has received the most consistent flow of criticism from the fans of the Boston Bruins. While he is responsible for some poor play, he has also fallen victim to the dismal play of the players in front of him. Whenever the season ends, if the Bruins are […] READ MORE
The Carolina Hurricanes announced that Ron Francis has been named the president of hockey operations. He was previously the general manager of the team. New owner Tom Dundon indicated that he was looking for a change in the day-to-day hockey personnel decision making. [NEWS] Francis Named President of Hockey Operations The team will conduct a search […] READ MORE
It was no secret that Detroit Red Wings were going sell at the trade deadline and had a big asset in Mike Green. However, there’s one player that’s still on the team that boggles the mind of experts that Green is still with the club. The team is going to be in the midst of […] READ MORE
Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.