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Tyler Bertuzzi is expected to be out for six weeks following successful hand surgery, the Detroit Red Wings announced today. With Tyler Bertuzzi out, the Red Wings will need some depth to step up. Tyler Bertuzzi had successful surgery this morning and is expected to be out 6 weeks, per Coach Lalonde. — Detroit Red […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings were one of the busier teams this off-season. General manager Steve Yzerman added free agents David Perron, Andrew Copp, Dominik Kubalik, and Ben Chiarot. The Red Wings opened the season with two wins but lost a key roster piece in the process. The Red Wings defeated the New Jersey Devils by […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings signed Filip Zadina to a new, three-year contract worth $5.475 million, or $1.825 million per season. The contract carries the right wing through the 2024-25 season. ESPN and NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes first reported the deal. **Breaking News** 🚨 📰 I’m told F Filip Zadina is closing in on a 3Yr […] READ MORE
We’re in the middle of the long, hot summer, but we still have plenty of NHL rumours to go around. Training camp isn’t too far away and executives are already thinking down the road. The flat cap era is forcing some hard choices and the Detroit Red Wings might be facing one. General manager Steve […] READ MORE
Martin Necas could be a prime candidate for an offer sheet. One of the biggest beasts in the East resides in North Carolina. The Carolina Hurricanes have emerged as Stanley Cup favourites and a perennial playoff contender. Despite two consecutive second-round exits two seasons in a row, this team is right on the edge of […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours on Last Word on hockey. As more team’s hit the off-season, more NHL rumours hit the internet. Today we will be discussing the Pittsburgh Penguins and their contracts with Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang. As well as the Florida Panthers and potentially re-signing Claude Giroux. And the […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins season is now over and thought of the roster for 2022-23 are already afoot. Artemi Panarin‘s overtime-winner sealed the Pens’ fate and forced thoughts of next year. As the season has progressed, holes have been visible down the lineup for the Penguins. What team doesn’t have holes? Okay maybe the Colorado Avalanche […] READ MORE
Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours. Today, we explore the Toronto Maple Leafs’ interest in their former netminder and now San Jose Shark, James Reimer. We also look at the Detroit Red Wings being open to trade forward Tyler Bertuzzi and the Winnipeg Jets deciding what to do with Andrew Copp. Let’s dive in! […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game […] READ MORE
Welcome to the Tuesday edition of NHL Rumours! There is so much uncertainty when it comes to the NHL right now with the season on pause. Teams are not only trying to navigate those waters but the trade waters as well. Usually, this is the point where we see separation in the standings between the […] READ MORE
Jim is a 2008 graduate of Saint Michaels College who is currently writing about the NHL for Last Word on Hockey. His work includes writing about the New Jersey Devils as well as NHL Notebooks for the Metro and Central Division. Jim has a passion for the game of hockey. As one coach put it "he is the student of the game." When Jim is not writing he can be found at the local rinks playing or being a referee. Throughout his time in the game, Jim continues to coach a local high school team. In addition, he broadcasted several New Jersey Junior Rockets games for the Eastern Hockey League. Reach him on Twitter: @JimBiringer