The defence group of the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins was dreadful, leading to a bottom-ten finish overall in the league. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 group, so far, doesn’t look much better. In a draft year with highly-touted prospect Gavin McKenna sitting at the top, the Penguins have established the intention to get worse. This isn’t just evident in the moves they’ve made so … [Read more...] about A Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Pickups in 2025 Free Agency
Evaluating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 Summer Free Agency Pickups on Forward
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
Montreal Canadiens Trade Defenceman to St Louis Blues
The Montreal Canadiens and St Louis Blues have made a deal at the start of the free agent period. News has emerged that young the Habs have sent young defenceman Logan Mailloux to the Midwest via trade. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman was first to break the news on the deal. St Louis sends centre Zachary Bolduc to Montreal to complete the deal. This is a chance for both players … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Trade Defenceman to St Louis Blues
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
St. Louis Blues Place Defenceman On Waivers
On Tuesday, the St. Louis Blues placed defenceman Nick Leddy on waivers. The 15-year veteran has one year left on his contract. Leddy Placed On Waivers #stlblues have placed D Nick Leddy on regular waivers. The 34-year-old has one year left at $4m – Leddy and the Blues had been working together to find a trade partner where he’d get more opportunity. Trade hasn’t materialized … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Place Defenceman On Waivers