Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The Stanley Cup Finals are well underway with the Florida Panthers taking a 2-1 series lead against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. While the Oilers and Panthers battle for hockey’s Holy Grail, the other 30 teams are focusing on the upcoming NHL Entry Draft and the offseason. Teams are … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens in Search of Some Forward Help
NHL Rumours: St. Louis Blues and Offer Sheets
Welcome to NHL Rumours! Last August, the St. Louis Blues turned heads when they tendered offer sheets to Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg, bringing them to the Blues where they each enjoyed a career-best season. For just the third and fourth time in the salary cap era, a player signed an offer sheet and left their team. Today’s rumour looks at the Blues, who may receive a test … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: St. Louis Blues and Offer Sheets
NHL Rumours: Update on Anaheim Ducks Bid for Marquee UFA
It’s time for another edition of NHL Rumours. While the Stanley Cup Final continues, there’s plenty to discuss among teams that are already on the golf course. A number of clubs took significant steps this season. Now, the off-season brings some tough decisions. Teams that are looking to improve their roster may need to bring out the checkbooks and be prepared to spend big. One … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Update on Anaheim Ducks Bid for Marquee UFA
2018 Stanley Cup Champion and Former US Olympian Retires
After missing the entire 2024-25 season due to a back injury, forward T.J. Oshie has made his decision about his future. The 2018 Stanley Cup Champion is retiring from the NHL. Hats off to the man on an incredible journey. Oshie Retires Oshie last played in the 2023-24 season for the Washington Capitals. The first-round pick from 2005 scored 12 goals in 52 games. In nine … [Read more...] about 2018 Stanley Cup Champion and Former US Olympian Retires
Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs the Series is Now 2-1
As game three finally came to a close, it was time to respect the fact that the series was 2-1. The Florida Panthers had firmly beaten the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Final to take the series lead. Teams winning game three have historically had a well-known and distinct advantage at the series. However, the Oilers are not to be too down, and we shall … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs the Series is Now 2-1