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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
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 […] READ MORE
New Jersey Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood is currently unvaccinated against COVID-19. Blackwood said that he’s mulling over his decision. He wants ‘to check off a couple of boxes and not rush to do it” when he talked to the media. He’s currently the only unvaccinated player on the team. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood of the @NJDevils […] READ MORE
As the Detroit Red Wings continue their rebuild, locking up their young stars is an important step in keeping that rebuild going. The Wings took such a step on Saturday morning, re-signing winger Tyler Bertuzzi to a two-year contract worth $9.5 million, or $4.75 million AAV. It will keep Bertuzzi in Detroit through the end […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to a Sunday edition of NHL Rumours! The postseason is upon us and things are very busy between extensions and trades. Teams are preparing for what should be a classic offseason full of surprises and chaos thanks to expansion. Today’s NHL rumours feature the Detroit Red Wings, Calgary Flames, and Los Angeles […] READ MORE
Doug Winkey is 30-years-old and serves as a staff writer for both Last Word on Hockey and Last Word on Baseball. In addition to being a huge Avalanche and Rockies fan, he covers news across the NHL. His other sporting interest include the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Iowa State University in the NCAA