Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 6 Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens
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Toronto Maple Leafs Place Defenceman On Injury Reserve
The Toronto Maple Leafs have placed defenceman Jake McCabe on injury reserve, retroactively on Jan. 5. As a result, they’ve called up Marshall Rifai from the AHL’s Toronto Marlies. McCabe suffered an upper-body injury in Toronto’s last game against the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. The Leafs D-man got into an on-ice altercation with Flyers grinder Garnet Hathaway behind the … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Place Defenceman On Injury Reserve
Frank Vatrano signs three-year extension with Ducks, then scores two goals in win
Deferred salaries are allowed under the NHL’s collective bargaining agreement, but have rarely been used until this season. … [Read more...] about Frank Vatrano signs three-year extension with Ducks, then scores two goals in win
Ducks sign left wing Frank Vatrano to a three-year extension
ANAHEIM –– The Ducks have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $18 million with winger Frank Vatrano, both the team and player announced on Sunday morning. According to multiple confirmed reports, the deal included $9 million in payouts during the pact’s duration –– between the 2025-26 and 2027-28 seasons ––and another $9 million in deferred payments over the decade … [Read more...] about Ducks sign left wing Frank Vatrano to a three-year extension
Anaheim Ducks Make Decision to Keep Forward
The Anaheim Ducks have opted to make the Frank Vatrano extension happen. He is having a dominant season for the Ducks, who are 6-4 in the last 10 games. Vatrano will be getting three-year deal worth a total of $18 million. The Ducks will keep a forward with a wicked wrist shot. Frank Vatrano’s 3-year, $18M extension is an interesting one. He will get paid $3M a year in base … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Make Decision to Keep Forward