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
St Louis Blues Sign Veteran Forward to PTO
The St Louis Blues are taking a chance on a veteran forward. News emerged on Tuesday morning that Milan Lucic signed a professional tryout or PTO agreement with the Blues. This news was announced by Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong earlier this morning. Lucic now has a chance to make the roster after taking time away from the game. The … [Read more...] about St Louis Blues Sign Veteran Forward to PTO