It has been a rough start to the season for St. Louis Blues defenceman Nick Leddy. The 15-year veteran has struggled to start the season and now finds himself on injured reserve. However, Blues fans should not lose faith in the veteran defenceman. Rough Start The Blues have had a good start to their season, going 4-2-0 in their first six games. Furthermore, the defencemen have … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Fans Should Maintain Faith in Veteran Defenceman
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Is Close To Extension
After several weeks of conversations between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jake McCabe, it appears the two parties are close to an extension. According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, McCabe and the Leafs have been working at a deal for some time now. He believes McCabe is closest to signing a new contract first between all of Toronto’s pending free agents. Others who are … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Is Close To Extension
NHL Predictions: October 24 with Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins
Welcome to the latest edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our team here at Last Word on Hockey breaks down head-to-head matchups and other key elements that may influence the outcome of each game. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. This NHL Predictions article dives into the Dallas Stars and the Boston Bruins. NHL Predictions Dallas … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: October 24 with Dallas Stars vs Boston Bruins
Stanley Cup Champion Isn’t Going Anywhere
A man with a resume highlight that includes Stanley Cup champion is in the news today. The Florida Panthers, in fact the defending Stanley Cup champions, have decided to keep their highly respected head coach around, as Paul Maurice re-signs a contract extension with the club. One of a kind. We have agreed to a contract extension with Head Coach Paul Maurice. … [Read more...] about Stanley Cup Champion Isn’t Going Anywhere
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs First-Liner Holding Off Extension
The Toronto Maple Leafs have several players that will need new contracts by the end of this season. According to PuckPedia, there are 14 players on the NHL roster that are pending free agents. That includes pending unrestricted free agents, as well as restricted free agents. Matthew Knies is one of those RFA’s who will be looking to get paid in the offseason. However, despite … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs First-Liner Holding Off Extension
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Trade Chatter
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re only a few weeks into the season, but the hot stove is always cooking. We’ve seen some young players emerge and challenge established veterans. This means some of these older players on big contracts could be on the block. We focus on the Pittsburgh Penguins in this round of NHL rumours. All NHL rumours come from the original … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Goalie Trade Chatter
St. Louis Blues RFA’s Contract Extension Is a Two-Faced Situation
On Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues signed forward Jake Neighbours to a two-year contract. The contract is worth $3.75 million a season. While the deal has benefits, it also has risks. In short, the contract extension is a classic example of a two-faced situation. I Have Always Wanted a “Neighbour” Just Like You Last season, Neighbours had his breakout season, scoring 27 goals. … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues RFA’s Contract Extension Is a Two-Faced Situation
Six Vancouver Canucks That Stand Out After Six Games
On last Thursday evening, the Vancouver Canucks finally won a game. It was a 3-2 overtime victory over the Florida Panthers, the defending Stanley Cup champions. Sure, the Panthers were missing the likes of Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk, but a win is a win. Since then, it has been three wins in a row for the Canucks. So far, it hasn’t been all perfect and there are many … [Read more...] about Six Vancouver Canucks That Stand Out After Six Games
Veteran Defender Signed to a Contract But Destination Maybe a Surprise
He was one of the top remaining free agents from the summer of 2024, especially so among defencemen. The right-shot D-man Justin Schultz has signed a contract today. This is a great pickup for the club as Schultz is a reliable, veteran defender who can provide offensive spark. However, given Schultz’s willingness to look for a unique opportunity, the team may come as a surprise … [Read more...] about Veteran Defender Signed to a Contract But Destination Maybe a Surprise