A 13-year veteran of the NHL has decided on his future. He had been rumoured, leading up to the July 1st deadline, that he would be headed in a new direction. Now we know for sure as Cam Atkinson decided it is time to retire. The Columbus Blue Jackets have decided to sign Atkinson to a one-day contract, and the veteran has retired. www.nytimes.com/athletic/669… Cam Atkinson to … [Read more...] about Veteran, Skilled Winger Calls it a Career
Vegas Golden Knights Forward Signs New Deal
The Vegas Golden Knights have taken care of some business ahead of their season-opener. News emerged on Wednesday that the Golden Knights forward Alexander Holtz had signed a two-year contract. The agreement is a two-year deal with a total of $1.675 million for the life of the deal. This contract runs through the end of the 2026-27 season and has an average cap hit of … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights Forward Signs New Deal
Vegas Golden Knights Sign Star to Massive Contract Extension
The Vegas Golden Knights have opened up their wallets to keep one of their own. News emerged that the Golden Knights have signed star forward Jack Eichel to an extension. This deal is for eight years and $108 million. The average salary cap hit is $13.5 million per season and the contract runs through the end of the 2033-34 season. 8 years. Hearing $13.5 aav … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights Sign Star to Massive Contract Extension
The 2025-26 Central Division Standings Prediction
The 2025-26 NHL season kicks off this afternoon when the Florida Panthers raise their second Stanley Cup Championship banner in front of their fans. With another season upon us, it is time for Last Word On Hockey to make some predictions. Four writers have been given a division to write about and predict, so be sure to check out the Pacific, Atlantic, and Metropolitan, too. … [Read more...] about The 2025-26 Central Division Standings Prediction
Our 2025-26 Divisional Standing Predictions and the Class of the East, the Atlantic
Welcome back, and we at Last Word On Hockey are here to get you started for the 2025-26 NHL season. You may recall we brought you all the team season preview’s in our annual Puck Drop Preview series. However, now we will collate those predictions into four concise, divisional iterations, using our picks as the template of each compilation. Make sure you check out each of the … [Read more...] about Our 2025-26 Divisional Standing Predictions and the Class of the East, the Atlantic