Heading into the summer, the Montreal Canadiens had a clear hole at centre ice. Behind captain Nick Suzuki, they are weak down the middle, especially after the loss of Christian Dvorak in free agency. Jake Evans is a reliable fourth-line pivot, but after him, there are a lot of question marks at centre. Kirby Dach is currently projected to lead the team’s second line. However, … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential Trade Options at Centre
Summer Series: Calgary Flames Defining Moment
Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s 2025 Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today, we featured the biggest defining moment of the Calgary Flames. This past season … [Read more...] about Summer Series: Calgary Flames Defining Moment
A Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Pickups in 2025 Free Agency
The defence group of the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins was dreadful, leading to a bottom-ten finish overall in the league. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 group, so far, doesn’t look much better. In a draft year with highly-touted prospect Gavin McKenna sitting at the top, the Penguins have established the intention to get worse. This isn’t just evident in the moves they’ve made so … [Read more...] about A Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Pickups in 2025 Free Agency
A Veteran Sniper is Off to the Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have made a bit of a splash in the offseason. Today the news came down that they received Vladimir Tarasenko in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. In return at this time, the Wings are just taking future considerations. For the Wild, this is a sign they are gearing up for a push in 2025-26. Tarasenko has one year left on his deal that will pay him $4.75 … [Read more...] about A Veteran Sniper is Off to the Minnesota Wild
Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years
Welcome back to another edition of NHL signing news here at Last Word on Hockey from the busy summer season. We bring you the latest deals as players secure their futures. Today’s focus is on the Philadelphia Flyers re-signing defenceman restricted free agent Cameron York to solidify blueline depth for the upcoming season. Hearing Cam York extension in Philadelphia 5 x … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years