It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The off-season continues to drag on, but there’s still plenty to talk about. Teams aren’t just thinking about the upcoming season. They’re also trying to plan ahead for at least the next few seasons. A number of big-ticket players are eligible to get themselves some massive contract extensions. General managers have to navigate the … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Next Deal for Los Angeles Kings Star
NHL Rumours: Update on Lane Hutson Contract Talks with the Montreal Canadiens
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. August is inching closer to an end, and teams are gearing up for training camp. While some teams are trying to put to finishing touches on their rosters prior to camp, other teams are focusing on the future. In this rumour segment, we focus on the contract talks between Lane Hutson and the … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Update on Lane Hutson Contract Talks with the Montreal Canadiens
Florida Panthers Will Be Without Star Until January
Matthew Tkachuk will miss the start of the 2025-26 season following surgery over the summer. The timetable for his return is unclear, but it appears the forward will be out until at least January. Tkachuk Undergoes Surgery; Will Miss Start of Season Can confirm Matthew Tkachuk underwent surgery a few weeks ago and will miss the start of the season. Timeline is unclear, but he … [Read more...] about Florida Panthers Will Be Without Star Until January
Veteran Forward Signs With Defending Cup Champs
Veteran forward Luke Kunin signs a one-year deal with the Florida Panthers. Kunin split last season with San Jose and Columbus. Through 75 games with the two clubs, Kunin scored 11 goals and 18 points, all with the Sharks. A former first-round pick of the Minnesota Wild in 2015, Kunin provides solid depth in the organization’s bottom six. The contract comes in at $775K. Luke … [Read more...] about Veteran Forward Signs With Defending Cup Champs
Minnesota Wild Sign Key RFA Forward
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