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
Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years
Welcome back to another edition of NHL signing news here at Last Word on Hockey from the busy summer season. We bring you the latest deals as players secure their futures. Today’s focus is on the Philadelphia Flyers re-signing defenceman restricted free agent Cameron York to solidify blueline depth for the upcoming season. Hearing Cam York extension in Philadelphia 5 x … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years
Blue Jackets Signing Big, Talented Forward to Extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have re-signed a key part of their future upfront today. Restricted free agent Dmitri Voronkov signs a two-year contract extension that will keep him in Ohio. With the potential and skill he carries with him, signing Voronkov is a solid move. Also, the deal itself is worth $8.35M total over the course of the two years. Voronkov needed to file for … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets Signing Big, Talented Forward to Extension
NHL Rumours: Dustin Wolf Extension and Rasmus Andersson Trade Would Alter Calgary Flames Future Defensively
In this edition of NHL rumours, we check in on the Calgary Flames. They appear to be staying busy this offseason. Recently, reports are circulating about a potential contract extension for goaltender Dustin Wolf. Meanwhile, defenceman Rasmus Andersson continues to draw trade interest from several Western Conference contenders. Let’s take a look at these rumours and figure out … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Dustin Wolf Extension and Rasmus Andersson Trade Would Alter Calgary Flames Future Defensively
NHL Rumours: The Panthers Have a Problem and a Trade Would Fix It
Welcome back to our latest NHL Rumours, here at Last Word On Hockey. Free agency has been very active across the NHL, and the Stanley Cup champs are no exceptions. General manager Bill Zito was decisive in some major contracts. So, how will that bring lead to more rumours you may ask?Let’s find out. NHL Rumours: The Panthers Need to Trade Some Salary James Mirtle: Florida's … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: The Panthers Have a Problem and a Trade Would Fix It