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
Former 36-Goal Scorer Signs With the Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings are adding offence to their roster for the new season. James van Riemsdyk has signed a one-year contract worth $1 million. Van Riemsdyk, a 16-year veteran, joins his fifth team with his latest contract. James van Riemsdyk Signs with Red Wings James van Riemsdyk 1 x $1M Detroit 17th NHL season — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) July 1, … [Read more...] about Former 36-Goal Scorer Signs With the Detroit Red Wings
Blue Jackets Signing Big, Talented Forward to Extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed a key part of their future upfront today. Restricted free agent Dmitri Voronkov signs a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Ohio. With the potential and skill he carries with him, signing Voronkov is a solid move. Also, the deal itself is worth $8.35M total over the course of the two years. Voronkov needed to file for … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Signing Big, Talented Forward to Extension