NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Welcome to our latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. The Puck Drop Preview series takes you through each team as the season is fast approaching. The preview will focus on the narratives surrounding the team ending last year, during the offseason, and heading into the 2021-22 season. Puck Drop Preview also focuses on what […] READ MORE
With the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, 2021 NHL Entry Draft and free agency now behind us, things have started to slow down. However, there are still lots of NHL rumours flying around the league, so let’s get dive right into it. NHL Rumours New York Rangers Rumour: Larry Brooks from the New York Sports speculates […] 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
The Boston Bruins have signed defender Derek Forbort as another reinforcement for its blueline going into 2021-22. The veteran’s new deal is for three years with an annual cap hit of $3 million. Frank Seravalli broke the news Wednesday. Hearing Derek Forbort has agreed to join the #NHLBruins on a three-year [email protected] @Sportsnet — Frank […] READ MORE
Fantasy Hockey Analysis: It’s the calm before the storm. With free agency set to open up tomorrow, the offseason is only going to get busier. READ MORE
Taylor Hall is on the verge of signing a four-year extension with the Boston Bruins believed to be worth $24 million dollars. The contract carries an annual salary-cap hit of $6 million dollars. News of the signing broke via Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli. Hearing #NHLBruins have made meaningful progress with pending UFA Taylor Hall. Expectation […] READ MORE
The silly season is upon as they say in the business. NHL Rumours are coming fast and furious as we are closing in on the Seattle Expansion Draft along with the NHL Draft. Not to mention free agency begins on July 28th at Noon ET. There are several big names that will hit the open […] 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
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
It’s another day and another edition of our NHL rumours. The end of the season and the expansion draft are coming soon, which means teams have to really think about the future. Our Sunday edition of NHL rumours features the Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators and Seattle Kraken. All NHL rumours come from the original source […] READ MORE