It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into the holiday season, and that means some teams may need to do shopping to improve their rosters. Injuries happen throughout the season and alter the general manager’s wish list. Some of these teams may have to wait until after Christmas to make deals happen. However, some teams might need to get started filling holes on … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Dallas Stars Might Get Aggressive in Trade Market
Detroit Red Wings Best And Worst Free Agent Signings
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how teams have boosted and stunted their progress in … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Best And Worst Free Agent Signings
Defensively the Ottawa Senators Struggled and We Focus on the Penalty Kill
The Ottawa Senators continue to struggle defensively, in particular on the penalty kill. Fortunately, last night they were more disciplined against the New York Rangers, but some costly turnovers or poor decisions were to fault. The previous game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs were 2/3 on the man advantage. As of writing, the Sens possess the 31st ranked penalty kill, … [Read more...] about Defensively the Ottawa Senators Struggled and We Focus on the Penalty Kill
Behind the Sweater Number: No. 91
Sweaters numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 91
Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have come to terms and re-signed defenceman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension. The deal will carry a $4.1M average annual value salary cap hit. The Lightning have corrected things after having a rough start to the year. The Lightning have picked it up over the month of November and now sit in first place in … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension