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
Colorado Avalanche Sign Key Defenceman
As the Colorado Avalanche look to maintain a Stanley Cup-contending team, a key defenceman is joining the team. Veteran Brent Burns is joining the Avs on a one-year contract. Burns Signs with the Avalanche We have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Brent Burns. pic.twitter.com/UNtkSPSmFq — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) July 3, 2025 Burns has played with the Carolina … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Sign Key Defenceman
Veteran Forward Signs with Winnipeg Jets
The free agency signings keep coming at all hours of the night. News emerged that veteran forward Gustav Nyquist signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets. This contract has a salary cap hit of $3.25 million for the 2025-26 season. We've signed forward Gustav Nyquist to a one-year contract pic.twitter.com/GDNey1eNWc — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) July 2, 2025 Gustav Nyquist … [Read more...] about Veteran Forward Signs with Winnipeg Jets
Veteran Right-Shot Defenceman Signs Contract
Today a veteran defenceman signs a contract, as Jeff Petry is locked up by the Florida Panthers. He brings a great ability to bring reliability and skill to a team’s blueline. Jeff Petry Signs New Contract Florida Panthers have signed UFA D Jeff Petry, league mininum plus bonuses contract, one year — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) July 1, 2025 Jeff Petry brings lots of value … [Read more...] about Veteran Right-Shot Defenceman Signs Contract
The Tampa Bay Lightning Went Fishing in the Free Agent Pond and Found Forward
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a little splash today with some news. They announce that they have signed a good, young player, taking him off the free agent market. Jakob Pelletier, signs with the organization. The 24-year-old has 86 NHL games under his belt. It is a three-year contract, with the first season being a two-way deal, but the last two years are one-way. The salaries … [Read more...] about The Tampa Bay Lightning Went Fishing in the Free Agent Pond and Found Forward