The defence group of the 2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins was dreadful, leading to a bottom-ten finish overall in the league. Unfortunately, the 2025-26 group, so far, doesn’t look much better. In a draft year with highly-touted prospect Gavin McKenna sitting at the top, the Penguins have established the intention to get worse. This isn’t just evident in the moves they’ve made so … [Read more...] about A Look at the Pittsburgh Penguins Defensive Pickups in 2025 Free Agency
Evaluating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 Summer Free Agency Pickups on Forward
The Pittsburgh Penguins entered the 2025 free agency period with one goal to add forwards without moving the needle. The team remains in trade talks to move out impact forwards Rickard Rakell and Bryan Rust. Apart from those two, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin are the only other true top-six forward talent on the roster. Expecting to move both Rakell and Rust, general manager … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Pittsburgh Penguins 2025 Summer Free Agency Pickups on Forward
Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years
Welcome back to another edition of NHL signing news here at Last Word on Hockey from the busy summer season. We bring you the latest deals as players secure their futures. Today’s focus is on the Philadelphia Flyers re-signing defenceman restricted free agent Cameron York to solidify blueline depth for the upcoming season. Hearing Cam York extension in Philadelphia 5 x … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Re-Sign RFA Defenceman for Five Years
Montreal Canadiens Come to Terms with Young Goaltender
The Montreal Canadiens have announced that they have signed goaltender Jakub Dobes to a two-year contract extension. The deal comes with a cap hit of $965K. Also, it is a one-way deal. That was important to show the young Dobes that the team has confidence in his play. Let’s find out more about the player and his impact on the Habs. 2 x $965K https://t.co/N9WCdz06ca — Elliotte … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Come to Terms with Young Goaltender
Lynden Lakovic Signs Entry-Level Contract
The Washington Capitals announced Saturday that they have signed first-round pick Lynden Lakovic to a three-year, entry-level contract. The Capitals drafted Lakovic at last weekend’s NHL Entry Draft. Capitals Sign Lakovic to Entry-Level Contract Capitals announce they’ve signed 2025 first round pick Lynden Lakovic to a three-year entry-level contract (AAV of $975,000 at the … [Read more...] about Lynden Lakovic Signs Entry-Level Contract