Welcome to today’s edition of NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Hockey, Edmonton Oilers style. Our focus will be on their goaltending situation. However, we do quickly provide a bigger update, given who the guest appearance was they had with them on the podcast. NHL Rumours: The Oilers Front Officer is Going with What they Have in Net Rumour: The Inside Sports Podcast … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: The Edmonton Oilers Goaltending Situation and the Potential for Changes
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Washington Capitals Legend Announces Next Chapter in His Life
In the 1990’s, the NHL was gifted the duo of Brett Hull and Adam Oates. From 2007-2023, the NHL has enjoyed the duo of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals. For Backstrom, the 2018 Stanley Cup Champion has announced the next chapter in his life. Today he signed with Brynas of the Swedish Hockey League, the top division in Sweden. Backstrom’s Next … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Legend Announces Next Chapter in His Life
What if the Oilers traded Wayne Gretzky to the Red Wings and not LA Kings?
The LA Kings almost lost out on the biggest move they have made in franchise history until Wayne Gretzky's dad made a call. … [Read more...] about What if the Oilers traded Wayne Gretzky to the Red Wings and not LA Kings?
Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
The Buffalo Sabres avoided a salary arbitration hearing with Conor Timmins by signing the newly acquired defenseman to a two-year, $4.4 million contract on Sunday. … [Read more...] about Sabres avoid arbitration by signing defenseman Connor Timmins to 2-year, $4.4 million contract
NHL Rumours: Update on Minnesota Wild RFA Forward
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the summer, but there’s still plenty to talk about. There may not be a lot of signings or trades to announce. However, teams are still working hard behind the scenes. General managers are trying to still do plenty of heavy lifting as they try to configure their rosters for the upcoming season. Some of these … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Update on Minnesota Wild RFA Forward