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The Chicago Blackhawks have re-signed restricted free agent forwards Vinnie Hinostroza and John Hayden each to two-year contracts. Hinostroza’s deal is worth $3 million, or $1.5 million per season. Hayden’s deal is worth $1.5 million, or $750,000 per season. Both contracts expire at the end of the 2020 season. The Illinois native recorded 25 points (7G, […] READ MORE
The NHL Department of Player Saftey announced that Boston Bruins forward David Backes has been suspended for three games. This is the first time he has been fined or suspended in his career. Boston’s David Backes suspended three games for interference on Detroit’s Frans Nielsen. https://t.co/TaN0CGiY8v — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) March 7, 2018 “In […] READ MORE
On Tuesday night, the Boston Bruins trade deadline acquisitions paid immediate dividends against the Carolina Hurricanes in a 4-3 win in overtime. Rick Nash and Tommy Wingels, both traded to the Bruins shortly before the deadline, immediately gave the fans of Boston a reason to love them. Immediate Production from the Boston Bruins Trade Deadline […] READ MORE
The February 26th NHL trade deadline has come and gone. The Chicago Blackhawks rebuild is in full swing as they stocked up on picks with several trades. Over the next few months, they’ll need to draft well, deal with their four RFA’s, as well as evaluate their current roster. There will be a lot of […] READ MORE
The Chicago Blackhawks trade forward Tommy Wingels to the Boston Bruins in exchange for a 5th round pick. This deadline move is not very surprising as Chicago has found themselves outside of a playoff spot looking in for the first time in a long time. Blackhawks Trade Tommy Wingels At Deadline The Blackhawks completed a trade […] READ MORE
Many challenges face the Chicago Blackhawks as the NHL February 26th trade deadline nears. The team and their faithful fans are not used to the Blackhawks selling assets like they are this season. Stan Bowman has his hands full as he switches his team into rebuild mode and prepares for future seasons. Chicago Blackhawks Are Sellers As the Chicago Blackhawks approach the NHL […] READ MORE
At 5-2-2 the Chicago Blackhawks head to Las Vegas to play the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday. The Hawks sit in 2nd place in the Central Division. However, despite their strong play overall, a lack of consistency has plagued the team. One issue is penalties. The Blackhawks are averaging over four power plays against per game […] READ MORE
According to reports, free agent center/winger Tommy Wingels has agreed to sign with the Chicago Blackhawks. Full financial details are not yet available, we will update when we have them. Wingels is entering his eighth season in the NHL as a depth forward. Wingels was drafted in the sixth round by the San Jose Sharks […] 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 Ottawa Senators have acquired veteran forward Tommy Wingels in a trade with the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. The Sharks receive Buddy Robinson, Zack Stortini and a 2017 seventh round draft pick from Ottawa. The Sharks will also retain 30% of Wingels salary and cap hit. He is in the final year of a three-year deal that pays […] READ MORE
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