When the Edmonton Oilers traded for goaltender Cam Talbot at the NHL Entry draft in June, they thought they were solving their goaltending issues for years to come. However, there was one small issue, Talbot only had one year remaining on his contract and was set to become an unrestricted free agent on July 1, […] READ MORE
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With Carey Price injured, this could be Mike Condon’s Talbot moment
It was announced this morning that the franchise of the Montreal Canadiens, goaltender Carey Price, is out with a lower body injury. Coach Michel Therrien confirmed he would be out for at least the upcoming week. The Canadiens have recalled Dustin Tokarski from the St. John’s Ice Caps in his stead. Carey Price was injured […] READ MORE
NHL’s 30 in 30: New York Rangers
For the month of June, Last Word On Sports will be covering each team in our 30 in 30 series. Once a day, we take a look at an NHL team’s past season, what their off-season looks like, and what they could hope to achieve before the start of their 2015-16 season. Everybody wants to […] READ MORE
The Edmonton Oilers are now Peter Chiarelli’s Team
Heading into the draft last weekend, the Edmonton Oilers and Peter Chiarelli were guaranteed a superstar in Connor McDavid. A franchise that has picked first overall four times in the last six years, it’s been a wonder to Oilers fans when this team would turn it around. Chiarelli was brought in to be the new […] READ MORE
Goalie Trades Headline Draft Weekend
The goaltending position is arguably the most crucial position in all of hockey, but when it comes to the draft it usually takes a back seat. Due to the fact that goalies aren’t generally taken in the first round, and the fact it takes far longer to see any of them get to the NHL, […] READ MORE
Cam Talbot Traded to the Edmonton Oilers
The New York Rangers have pulled the trigger on a deal, trading away back-up goaltender Cam Talbot to the Edmonton Oilers in exchange for a package of draft picks including a 2nd and 3rd rounder today at the NHL Draft. @KyleWIIM: Cam Talbot + 209th to Edmonton for 57th, 79th, and 184th overall./strong> Many teams […] READ MORE
Between the Pipes: Goalies who could be moved
Heading into this year’s NHL Entry Draft, there could be as many as a half dozen goaltenders in play and moved before the free agent market opens on July 1st. With some teams looking to add a dependable back-up or the prototypical 1b, or some looking to find a young, capable starter, it’s quite possible […] READ MORE
NHL Backups Stealing the Show
With most trade deadlines in the rear view mirror, fantasy hockey leagues, depending on the size, are either in playoff mode or about to start the “second season.” This means rosters are pretty much set and GMs are hoping they did enough to contend…Or so they thought. Lately, it would appear that a few starting […] READ MORE
Rangers Vault to Top of NHL Standings
Rangers Vault to Top of NHL Standings: On Wednesday the Rangers took sole possession of first in the Metro Division and a tie for the NHL's best record. READ MORE
