Welcome to LWOS Hockey’s summer series. After the historic 2016 NHL Free Agency period, it’s a good time to look at the best free agent signing in the history of all 30 NHL franchises. Up next: The all-time best Buffalo Sabres free agent signing. The Sabres have not been an ideal landing spot for free […] READ MORE
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OTPP: NHL Off-Season Frenzy
Last Word on Sports is proud to present their hockey podcast, On the Power Play with Ben and Dave. Join Ben Kerr and Dave Gove each week as they take a look around the Hockey World focusing on the big issues of the NHL and elsewhere. This week the boys get into the NHL Off-season frenzy. […] READ MORE
Kyle Okposo Signs With the Sabres
Veteran right wing, Kyle Okposo, has signed a contract with the Buffalo Sabres. The contract will see him make $42 million over the seven year length, unsurprising numbers for a very impressive forward. Okposo spent the first nine years, 529 games in total, with the New York Islanders. Okposo signs with Buffalo. 7 years, $6 mil aav. […] READ MORE
Detroit Red Wings Free Agency Preview
I know. You’re still down about a certain 26-year old who happens to be one of the best pure goal scorers of this generation not making this July 1st a memorable one. You’re still shocked and/or flipping tables about the Oilers trading Taylor Hall for a defenseman that has outscored just five out of 122 […] READ MORE
Top 10 NHL UFA Forwards 2016
With free agency opening on July 1st, here's a look at the top ten NHL UFA Forwards who will be hitting the market on Friday. READ MORE
Kyle Okposo Should be the Montreal Canadiens Main Target
Since general manager Marc Bergevin took the Montral Canadiens job, he’s had trouble figuring out what the clubs right wing in the top nine would look like. More specifically, he’s had trouble nailing down a #2 right winger. Gionta, Cole, Ryder, Parenteau a history of the Position In 2012-13, the Canadiens had Brian Gionta, Erik […] READ MORE
LWOS Predicts 2016 NHL Free Agency
The NHL off-season is just around the corner and one of its highlights is free agency buzz. Hockey fans alike want to know which players might move, and who their team might be in the market for. The LWOS Hockey Department deliberated, and we collectively present our predictions for the 2016 NHL free agency period. LWOS Predicts […] READ MORE
The Big NHL Spenders This Summer
It’s never to early to sneak a peek at the upcoming NHL off-season, especially when it comes to free agency. The question on everyone’s mind is: Who will be the NHL’s big spenders this summer? I am going to break down the teams with cap space and maneuverability and what players they could be targeting come […] READ MORE
Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders First Round Series Preview
One of the most intriguing playoff match-ups in the Eastern Conference is the Florida Panthers versus the New York Islanders. Before delving into the stat lines, let’s familiarize ourselves with the key contributors on forward and defense for both clubs: Florida Panthers vs New York Islanders First Round Series Preview If there is one […] READ MORE
Islanders Host Devils in Metro Match-Up
The New York Islanders Host Devils in a Metropolitan Division match-up on Sunday night. So early on in the season, it has some playoff implications. READ MORE