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The goalie who came over in the Sam Reinhart trade with the Florida Panthers has been given a two-year contract extension. Devon Levi‘s contract will keep him with the Sabres and the Rochester Americans under an average annual value of $812,500 for the next two years. Levi was once regarded as one of the best goalie prospect in the world. What Levi can prove under this contract … [Read more...] about Sabres Sign RFA Goaltender Devon Levi

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. This is usually the quiet part of the hockey calendar. However, there is plenty of activity going on behind the scenes. Teams are trying to address needs that weren’t taken care of in the early part of free agency. General managers are trying to figure ways to solve roster issues. However, they have to do deal with some cap … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Vegas Golden Knights Could Seek Goalie Help

From the NHL, the Winnipeg Jets rumours are flying high and wide. Today us at Last Word On Hockeys present the latest and greatest from the Manitoban capital. One defenceman appears headed to salary arbitration, and we also provide an update on their sniper’s contract situation. NHL Rumours: The Winnipeg Jets Putting Some Finishing Touches on their Roster Rumour: As an update, … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Winnipeg Jets Defenceman Destined for Salary Arbitration

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the summer, but there’s still plenty to talk about. There may not be a lot of signings or trades to announce. However, teams are still working hard behind the scenes. General managers are trying to still do plenty of heavy lifting as they try to configure their rosters for the upcoming season. Some of these … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Update on Minnesota Wild RFA Forward

Dylan Holloway joined the St. Louis Blues last season and made an immediate impact. In 77 games, Holloway scored 26 goals and recorded 63 points. At 23 years old, Holloway has the chance to become a core member of the Blues future. As someone with a restricted free agent status, the Blues retain Holloway’s rights through the 2029-30 season. What remains now is to figure out … [Read more...] about Projecting Dylan Holloway’s Next Deal With St. Louis

A restricted free agent goalie has a new deal, thus avoiding salary arbitration. News emerged that Arvid Soderblom has agreed to a new contract extension with the Chicago Blackhawks. This deal is for two years and is for $5.5 million. The agreement has an average salary cap hit of $2.75 million and runs through the end of the 2026-27 season. Chicago and Arvid Soderblom avoid … [Read more...] about RFA Goalie Gets New Contract and Avoids Arbitration in Process

The New York Islanders and their Russian forward have finally come to an agreement. Thus, avoiding the need for salary arbitration for the two sides. The 6’3″ Maxim Tsyplakov signs a new contract today to stay with the club for two seasons. This isn’t a huge deal, with an average annual salary of $2.25 million. However, it shows the Isles and general manager Mathieu Darche … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Come to Agreement With Forward Avoiding Arbitration

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise. Some will even change the course of an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s Summer series looks at these defining moments. Today, we feature the biggest defining moment of the New York … [Read more...] about Top New York Islanders Defining Moments in Franchise History