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It was announced today that Jim Rutherford has resigned as Pittsburgh Penguins general manager. This is a stunning announcement that no one saw coming. He cited “personal reasons” as to why he’s stepping away from the team. As the announcement also says, Patrik Allvin will be the interim general manager. Also, the search for a […] READ MORE
16-year veteran defenceman Trevor Daley announced his retirement from the NHL today. His last season with the Detroit Red Wings was his first without scoring a goal, and his worst all-around possession game. Over 43 games, Daley managed just seven assists with a 41 percent Corsi and 40.8 percent Fenwick. He had some bad luck […] READ MORE
We’re normally getting ready for another hockey season, but we’re in a different world. Last Word on Hockey is still going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey […] READ MORE
The 2019-20 Detroit Red Wings will no doubt try to be sellers at the deadline. However, will anyone buy what they’re selling? Detroit has been abysmal this season and many of the team’s veteran players that general manager Steve Yzerman would like to trade off are struggling. Red Wings beat writer Ted Kulfan brought up […] READ MORE
Both Jimmy Howard and the Detroit Red Wings are enduring one of the worst seasons in recent memory. The Red Wings have a 12-35-4 record and 28 points so far this season, which is 13 points behind both the New Jersey Devils and Los Angeles Kings for second-worst in the NHL. Detroit’s poor play has […] READ MORE
Welcome back to LastWordOnHockey where every day we look at NHL Rumours from around the league. There are teams dealing with injuries, looking to improve on slow starts, and more. Today, we look at NHL Rumours from the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and St. Louis Blues. NHL Rumours Toronto Maple Leafs Rumour: Toronto […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings bench is looking a little lighter today as they placed three players on injured reserve. The team confirmed that Trevor Daley and Frans Nielsen would be absent after sustaining injuries over the weekend. Jonathan Ericsson, who has been missing since training camp, has also been moved to IR. Trevor Daley Among […] READ MORE
NHL rumours are starting to ramp up as more teams get eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs. Clubs are trying to revamp in order to make a deep run or just to get to the post-season next year. The upcoming draft and free agency period may force teams to cut bait on old stars or […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings have announced Tuesday that defenseman Mike Green will be out 7-10 days with a virus. He will be out starting with Tuesday’s game at the Colorado Avalanche. It's next-man-up time for the #RedWings with Mike Green out again. Here's who will be looked at to step up. https://t.co/QvsyTh1lXX — Freep Sports […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings have announced that forward Michael Rasmussen is sidelined has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. Detroit also activated defenceman Danny DeKeyser from the IR. Blashill says he anticipates Danny DeKeyser being in the lineup tonight against the Ducks. — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) January 15, 2019 Michael […] READ MORE