Last Word On Hockey

The Montreal Canadiens have long had an issue when it comes to secondary scoring. Last summer, they were hoping to address those woes by adding a former 40-goal scorer to the fold. Patrik Laine was acquired by the Canadiens along with a second-round pick from the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for defenceman Jordan Harris. The Canadiens took on Laine’s entire $8.7 million … [Read more...] about Where Patrik Laine Fits in the Montreal Canadiens Lineup

Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has established himself as one of the NHL’s elite at his position in only his first season. The young blueliner had a historic rookie season. He tied the NHL record for assists by a rookie defenceman with 60. Also, his 66 total points were seventh amongst all d-men in the NHL. As a 21-year-old rookie, Hutson’s accomplishments are beyond … [Read more...] about Contract Comparables for the Montreal Canadiens Defenceman Lane Hutson

The New York Islanders and their Russian forward have finally come to an agreement. Thus, avoiding the need for salary arbitration for the two sides. The 6’3″ Maxim Tsyplakov signs a new contract today to stay with the club for two seasons. This isn’t a huge deal, with an average annual salary of $2.25 million. However, it shows the Isles and general manager Mathieu Darche … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Come to Agreement With Forward Avoiding Arbitration

We are in the final days of July. It will not be much longer, and NHL training camps will open. Teams have been working this summer to create a roster capable of achieving their individual goals for the 2025-26 season. The St. Louis Blues have NOT been an exception. Their forward and defensive groups will look different this season than they did last year. Today, we will take a … [Read more...] about Analysis of the St. Louis Blues 2025-26 Forward Group