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It’s time for some more NHL rumours. Training camp is getting ready to start soon and that means general managers are trying to get deals done. Teams are going to be getting into shape for the start of the 2025-26 season. However, plenty is going on behind the scenes. We know there are plenty of big-time players that are due to get massive raises. However, a number of other … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Defender Open to Extension

The Carolina Hurricanes are adding some depth as they prepare for training camp. The team has signed veteran forward Kevin Labanc to a professional tryout contract. Labanc Signs PTO Contract Kevin Labanc has signed a PTO with the Hurricanes, per @FriedgeHNIC pic.twitter.com/1r2EvsyrFG — Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) September 7, 2025 Labanc spent last season with the Columbus Blue … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Bring In Veteran Forward on PTO

Derek Ryan is choosing to retire from the NHL. The 10-year veteran’s decision was announced on Friday. Derek Ryan Retires Derek Ryan has retired from the NHL after his debut at the age of 29 and playing 606 games pic.twitter.com/mhqqZCd739 — Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) September 5, 2025 Ryan made his NHL debut at 29 years old. The forward played in 606 games, scoring … [Read more...] about 10-Year Veteran Retires After Consecutive Final Appearances

The Calgary Flames have given one of their young players a new deal. News emerged that the Flames have signed restricted free agent centre Connor Zary to a contract extension. The deal is for three years and totals $11.325 million. It runs through to the end of the 2027-28 season. Calgary Flames Give Connor Zary a Contract Extension Zary has only played for the Flames in his … [Read more...] about Calgary Flames Resign RFA Forward to a Bridge Deal

On Thursday, defenceman Marco Scandella announced his retirement. The 35-year old has not played in the NHL since the 2023-24 season when Scandella was playing for the St. Louis Blues. Scandella Retires A steady presence on and off the ice, who always repped the ‘Note with pride. Congrats on a great career and enjoy retirement Scandy ? pic.twitter.com/gTPwiMo1xJ — St. Louis … [Read more...] about 35-Year Defenceman Retires After 14 NHL Seasons

September brings the start of training camp and fantasy hockey. This article projects Rickard Rakell’s point production this year. Similar to our previous point projection on Sidney Crosby, it will be generated through the use of a predictive model that blends scoring rate, age adjustment, team context, and projected durability. The Pittsburgh Penguins do not project as an … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguin Rickard Rakell’s Point Projection for the 2025-26 Season

The 2025-2026 NHL season is rapidly approaching. Training camps are starting soon, and it is time to start making some predictions for the season ahead. Leading up to the regular season, we will be predicting players’ points and other fantasy hockey-relevant statistics here at Last Word on Sports. Today, we begin with a core piece on the Anaheim Ducks. Leo Carlsson’s Point … [Read more...] about Predicting Anaheim Duck Leo Carlsson’s Stat Line for the 2025-2026 Season

Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are here for the 2025-26 season! As the regular seasons draws near, we will be previewing each teams’ current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming season. We will also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2025-26 Boston Bruins. 2025-26 Boston Bruins Boston … [Read more...] about 2025-26 Puck Drop Preview: Boston Bruins

For all the NHL hockey fans out there and especially those managers finetuning their fantasy lineups, we have an exciting player point projection for you today. That player? Well, none other than Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks, and this is his estimated point projection for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign. Connor Bedard‘s ’25-26 Point Total Projection Connor Bedard has … [Read more...] about The Chicago Blackhawk Connor Bedard’s 2025-26 Point Total Projection