NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Oscar Klefbom will likely not play in 2020-21. He is still managing lingering injuries suffered during the 2019-20 regular season and has decided that surgery is the best course of action for regaining health. The official decision came on Tuesday. Also on today's episode of @OilersNow, President of Hockey Ops & GM […] READ MORE
It’s Day Three of NHL free agency, but we still have plenty of NHL rumours for you. Taylor Hall and Alex Pietrangelo are still unsigned as of this point, but there is still plenty of chatter about the duo. We’ve got rumours on the Vegas Golden Knights, Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers. All NHL rumours […] READ MORE
According to reports the Edmonton Oilers has signed free-agent defenceman Tyson Barrie to a one-year year contract worth a little north of $3.75 million. Barrie takes less to sign with the Oilers. 1 year, $3.75 mil. Had at least two other larger offers. https://t.co/gY1l7PVY0D — Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) October 10, 2020 Tyson Barrie Signs with […] READ MORE
Welcome back to NHL Rumours, where each day we take a look at what is going on around the league. As the NHL Draft and NHL Free Agency approaches, all teams are busy looking to improve themselves. That leads to a ton of NHL Rumours. So be sure to check back in later today and […] READ MORE
Another Thursday means another hearty dose of NHL Rumours. A long and trying season of hockey has finally concluded. Everyone’s attention is now squarely focused on preparing for the 2020-21 season. While its start date is unknown, teams still have the Draft and free agency to contend with in short order. As teams rush to […] READ MORE
There is a maximum of three games remaining until we crown a Stanley Cup champion. The 24-team tournament has flown by faster than anyone could have anticipated. The offseason approaches with every minute past. The Arizona Coyotes appear headed towards a massive shift under new general manager Bill Armstrong. An ageing forward for the Nashville […] READ MORE
Last summer Tyson Barrie was traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs. As a key part of the Nazem Kadri deal much was expected of the right-handed offensive defenceman. The season got off to a rocky start however as then head coach Mike Babcock miscast him. Barrie shines as an offensive force and power play quarterback. […] READ MORE
Training camps are back, but we at Last Word on Hockey are 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 history for July 26th, featuring Larry Robinson. […] READ MORE
As the NHL moves ahead with its Return to Play plan, Last Word on Hockey is taking a look towards the offseason. 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 this operates has seen sweeping changes. […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they have signed defenceman Teemu Kivihalme to a two-year, two-way contract extension. He will be paid an AAV of $725,000. Teemu Kivihalme Signs with Maple Leafs Two-way deal that pays him $725,000 at the NHL level. https://t.co/t0ubrd4NAS — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 18, 2020 The 25-year-old who was […] READ MORE
I was born in Chicago, and have been following hockey my whole life. I moved to Arizona in 1974, and have been an Arizona Coyotes fan from the time they first moved here in 1996. I feel I can bring a new perspective to the team. I hope you
will enjoy what I write. As of February 13, 2019, I am now an NHL Editor for Last Word on Sports. As of 3/10/21, I am now the beat writer for the Coyotes.
Let the fun begin!