NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
It’s early September which means each team is starting to look inward about their roster moving forward into training camp. However, the NHL rumours don’t stop here. Each addition and subtraction to each team is supposed to make the team better. But after assessing the roster changes, it seems the Dallas Stars have left themselves […] READ MORE
The free agency frenzy is over and teams have undergone the necessary changes to improve their clubs. Alot of the attention now is shifted towards the RFA as some of them head towards arbitration. One team that boasts some of the top RFA’s out there is the Dallas Stars. While they have young stud goalie […] READ MORE
The Buffalo Sabres have acquired defenceman Will Butcher and a fifth-round pick from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for future considerations. We have acquired defenseman Will Butcher and a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NHL Draft from the New Jersey Devils. Details: https://t.co/k6FxeUxVEU pic.twitter.com/ksnO7c7G8n — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) July 28, 2021 Will Butcher Traded […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to a Tuesday edition of NHL Rumours! Another week of hockey is upon us and that means plenty of happenings. Teams continue to wrestle with injuries and postponements that alter lineups almost daily. Continue to visit the Last Word on Hockey as we stay on top of all the league news and […] READ MORE
Normally we’d be in the closing in on the mid-way point of the regular season, however, 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 […] READ MORE
Over the past several months, with the NHL on pause, the Last Word on Hockey staff has brought you different series. One of those series was a team of the decade series. In that series, the staff dove into the best player at each position for each of the 31 teams in the NHL. Along […] READ MORE
Chicago Blackhawks‘ prospect Ian Mitchell, has reportedly agreed to an entry level contract with the team after playing three seasons with the University of Denver. Ian Mitchell has agreed to terms with the Blackhawks, ICYMI. This has been updated with contract information. https://t.co/G6MUssCcfY — Scott Powers (@ByScottPowers) April 11, 2020 Ian Mitchell Signs with Chicago […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils announced that defenceman Will Butcher underwent successful surgery to repair a ruptured ligament in his right thumb. He will be out for the rest of the season and is expected to make a full recovery in 3-4 months. ❗️Update on #NJDevils Will Butcher: Butcher had surgery to repair ruptured right thumb […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils announced that defenceman Will Butcher is out of the lineup with an upper-body injury. There is no timetable for return. ⚠️ #NJDevils Will Butcher out against Sharks with an upper body injury, from blocking a shot against St. Louis. — Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) February 20, 2020 Will Butcher Out Of The […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils announced they have placed defenceman Sami Vatanen on injured reserve retroactive February 1st with a bruised right leg. #NJDEVILS NEWS: New Jersey has placed D Sami Vatanen (bruised right leg from blocking a shot) on injured reserve, retroactive to 2/1/2020. The club has recalled Nick Merkley from Binghamton (AHL). He has […] 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