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Today we have news that a depth centre has signed a new contract. 26-year-old Morgan Barron signs a deal to stay with the Winnipeg Jets. This is a solid move that proves the organization’s commitment to accountability, and a sign the player has been doing a solid job. It is a two-year contract extension, worth an average annual value of $1.85 million. Barron is set to hit free … [Read more...] about A Reliable, Depth Centre Re-Signs New Deal in Manitoba

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the off-season, but there’s still plenty to discuss. The league is pretty much in a holding pattern until arbitration talks for restricted free agents start. One would think there’s not a lot going on. However, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes. Some big-time players can sign contract extensions after … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Latest on Extension Talks with Minnesota Wild Star

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and 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 Chicago Blackhawks. Top Chicago Blackhawks … [Read more...] about Top Chicago Blackhawks Defining Moments in Franchise History

Heading into the summer, the Montreal Canadiens had a clear hole at centre ice. Behind captain Nick Suzuki, they are weak down the middle, especially after the loss of Christian Dvorak in free agency. Jake Evans is a reliable fourth-line pivot, but after him, there are a lot of question marks at centre. Kirby Dach is currently projected to lead the team’s second line. However, … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential Trade Options at Centre

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s 2025 Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today, we featured the biggest defining moment of the Calgary Flames. This past season … [Read more...] about Summer Series: Calgary Flames Defining Moment

One of the best undrafted free agent signings of recent memory has announced his retirement from the NHL. Tyler Johnson played 13 seasons in the highest level of professional hockey and now he retires. One significant point on Johnson is that he was a winner. Tyler Johnson retires from NHL after 13 seasonshttps://t.co/hP8PpDLlGw — NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) July 7, 2025 Tyler … [Read more...] about Two-Time Stanley Cup Champion Has Retired from NHL

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

Welcome to your 2025 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters right here at Last Word On Sports and Top Shelf Prospects. We have you covered with everything you will need to be ready for the big event. Today, we bring you Part One of our 2025 NHL Draft Grades.  Be sure to bookmark the site, follow our prospect writers Ben Kerr and Chase Windsor, and spread the word for the site that will … [Read more...] about The 2025 NHL Entry Draft Grades: Part One

The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025 free agency period with one goal to add forwards without moving the needle. The team remains in trade talks to move out impact forwards Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust. Apart from those two, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are the only other true top-six forward talent on the roster. Expecting to move both Rakell and Rust, general manager … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 Summer Free Agency Pickups on Forward