Author: Jim Biringer

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

New Jersey Devils Sign Jack Hughes To Entry Level Contract

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Jack Hughes 2019 NHL Draft

The New Jersey Devils announced the team has signed first overall pick Jack Hughes to a three-year entry-level contract worth that carries an annual NHL cap hit of $925,000. There are also performance bonuses in the deal. The New Jersey Devils signed @jackhughes43 to the maximum three-year, entry-level contract for salary ($925,000 AAV) and performance bonuses. […] READ MORE

New York Rangers Sign Kaapo Kakko To Three-Year Entry-Level Contract

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Kaapo Kakko 2019 NHL Draft

The New York Rangers announced on Thursday, the team had signed Kaapo Kakko to a three-year entry-level contract worth $2.775 million that carries an annual NHL cap hit of $925,000. OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with forward Kaapo Kakko on an entry-level contract. pic.twitter.com/gX1JkpWk8k — New York Rangers (@NYRangers) July 11, 2019 Rangers Sign […] READ MORE

Boston Bruins Extend Defenceman Connor Clifton

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Connor Clifton

According to Frank Seravalli of TSN, the Boston Bruins will sign defenseman Connor Clifton to a three-year contract extension worth $3 million. Clifton has one year left on his entry level deal at $725k. Three more years of #CliffyHockey. #NHLBruins have agreed to terms on a three-year extension with Connor Clifton worth $3 million total. […] READ MORE

Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson Wins Calder Trophy as NHL Top Rookie

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Elias Pettersson

Once the Calder Trophy nominees were announced back on April 27th, this award was Vancouver Canucks centre Elias Pettersson‘s to lose. Sure enough, when the Calder Trophy for the NHL’s Top Rookie was awarded on Wednesday night, Pettersson heard his name announced as the winner. Elias Pettersson Wins Calder Trophy After leading all rookies in […] READ MORE