The Pittsburgh Penguins training camp begun today and they already find themselves at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the league. Star defenseman Erik Karlsson is sidelined with an upper-body injury. He is expected to be day-to-day as the injury does not seem to be serious and is more precautionary. Penguins Erik Karlsson Sidelined Early However, it is not a good sign to … [Read more...] about Erik Karlsson Sidelined, Who Steps Up?

The Detroit Red Wings have checked off one of their main things on their to-do list. News broke that the Red Wings have gotten Moritz Seider signed to a new contract. The deal is for seven years and $59.85 million. This contract runs through the end of the 2030-31 season and carries an average cap hit of $8.55 million per season. IT’S MO-TOWN, BABY The #RedWings have signed … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Re-Sign RFA Defenceman

Montreal Canadiens training camp commenced on Wednesday. Fifty-nine players were invited to the main camp and there are many intriguing names among them. Preseason action doesn’t begin until next week with the Canadiens opening up the preliminary schedule at home against the Flyers. Which players will we see get a look at cracking the Habs roster and what spots are available … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Training Camp Outlook

Jaromir Jagr has begun his 37th season of professional hockey. The forward’s career has spanned parts of five decades. News of this emerged on Thursday afternoon. Jaromir Jagr will play his final season of professional hockey this year for Kladno of the Czech league, per his agent. If this is really it, what a career it’s been pic.twitter.com/rf1UiyrR7j — B/R Open Ice … [Read more...] about Hockey Legend to Retire After Season in Czech League

The New Jersey Devils have come to terms with Dawson Mercer on a new contract. The 2020 first round draft pick will remain with the Devils for the next three years and will have an AAV of $4 million. This is a great deal for both sides and Mercer remains part of what the team is building. Mercer Remains a Devil With New Contract Ever since being drafted by the Devils, Mercer … [Read more...] about Devils Ink Young Forward to New Contract

We are back for another year for the 2024-25 season of our annual Puck Drop Previews here at Last Word on Hockey. As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the team representing … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: The 2024-25 Ottawa Senators