Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today we feature the biggest defining moment of the Colorado Avalanche. The upcoming season … [Read more...] about Summer Series: Colorado Avalanche Defining Moment
Trades Create Questions for Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Structure
Heading into a rebuilding season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made numerous moves to restructure the defence of the team. Pittsburgh finished the 2024-25 season 24th in the league’s overall standings, coming away with the 11th overall pick in the Entry Draft. The team was also responsible for the third-most goals allowed in the league with 293. With an atrocious defensive … [Read more...] about Trades Create Questions for Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Structure
NHL Rumours: Latest on Extension Talks with Minnesota Wild Star
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the off-season, but there’s still plenty to discuss. The league is pretty much in a holding pattern until arbitration talks for restricted free agents start. One would think there’s not a lot going on. However, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes. Some big-time players can sign contract extensions after … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Latest on Extension Talks with Minnesota Wild Star
Tampa Bay Lightning Retooling this Offseason Continues
The Tampa Bay Lightning offseason is in full swing. Late Monday evening, they acquired 19-year-old centre Sam O’Reilly, who was originally drafted 32nd overall by Edmonton in 2024. Tampa Bay traded the rights to top prospect Isaac Howard, sending the reigning Hobey Baker Award winner to the Edmonton Oilers in a swap of former first-round picks. The deal ends a rocky chapter … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Retooling this Offseason Continues
Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars Make Bit of a Curious Trade
The Pittsburgh Penguins made a seemingly small move today, with the Dallas Stars. The Pens have acquired Mathew Dumba in a trade with the team from the state of Texas. Going the other way is one Vladislav Kolyachonok. Also, the Stars threw in a second round draft pick in 2028. Let’s breakdown the deal. TRADE ALERT We have acquired Vladislav Kolyachonok from the @penguins … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars Make Bit of a Curious Trade