Welcome to NHL Rumours! September starts next week. NHL training camp and the preseason will start. Before we know it, NHL hockey will be back. Until then, rumours continue to surface and Last Word On Hockey continues to cover them. Today’s rumour looks at the Chicago Blackhawks and their plans on extending one of their key players. NHL Rumours Blackhawks and Bedard: Extension … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: First-Overall Pick Extension Talk
NHL Rumours: Next Deal for Los Angeles Kings Star
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The off-season continues to drag on, but there’s still plenty to talk about. Teams aren’t just thinking about the upcoming season. They’re also trying to plan ahead for at least the next few seasons. A number of big-ticket players are eligible to get themselves some massive contract extensions. General managers have to navigate the … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Next Deal for Los Angeles Kings Star
NHL Rumours: Update on Lane Hutson Contract Talks with the Montreal Canadiens
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. August is inching closer to an end, and teams are gearing up for training camp. While some teams are trying to put to finishing touches on their rosters prior to camp, other teams are focusing on the future. In this rumour segment, we focus on the contract talks between Lane Hutson and the … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Update on Lane Hutson Contract Talks with the Montreal Canadiens
Veteran Forward Signs With Defending Cup Champs
Veteran forward Luke Kunin signs a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers. Kunin split last season with San Jose and Columbus. Through 75 games with the two clubs, Kunin scored 11 goals and 18 points, all with the Sharks. A former first-round pick of the Minnesota Wild in 2015, Kunin provides solid depth in the organization’s bottom six. The contract comes in at $775K. Luke … [Read more...] about Veteran Forward Signs With Defending Cup Champs
Minnesota Wild Sign Key RFA Forward
The Minnesota Wild have made an important decision on a key restricted free agent forward. Marco Rossi and the Wild have decided on a bridge deal. It is a three-year deal, worth $15 million. Michael Russo is reporting that he will earn $4M in year one, $5M in year two, and $6M in the final year. This allows his qualifying offer to be at that $6M level. Marco Rossi’s deal will … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Sign Key RFA Forward
NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Staying Active on the Trade Market
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re almost through August, which means teams will soon be starting training camp. With that, rumours are coming in hot. In today’s NHL Rumour segment, we focus on the Vancouver Canucks and their pursuit of adding a centreman. All NHL rumours come from their original source and are subject to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Staying Active on the Trade Market
Chicago Blackhawks Sign Young Star to Massive Extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed one of their young, potential superstar forwards to a new deal. No, not Connor Bedard, it is Frank Nazar that signs a new contract extension with the club today. The deal is for seven years, and carries an average annual value of a little less than $6.6 million. Furthermore, he was still under contract for the 2025-26 Season. His entry-level … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Sign Young Star to Massive Extension
Swedish Sniper Signs with Colorado Avalanche
Making news today is someone with a strong wrist-shot. Victor Olofsson has signed a new deal today with the Colorado Avalanche. He’s a great add to many teams, and this is no exception. According to PuckPedia, it’s a one-year deal for $1.575 million. Victor Olofsson, signed with COL, is a veteran scoring winger. Spent literally his entire career as a perimeter one-timer … [Read more...] about Swedish Sniper Signs with Colorado Avalanche
Roster Announced for U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp
USA Hockey announced on Tuesday that 44 players have been invited to the U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp. The camp will take place from August 26-27 in Michigan. U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp Introducing the 44 players who will attend the U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp ?? Details: https://t.co/lWC0ZT1AJc pic.twitter.com/16FT49FRgP — USA Hockey (@usahockey) … [Read more...] about Roster Announced for U.S. Men’s Olympic Orientation Camp