Last Word On Hockey

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted out of North American hockey leagues between 2005 and 2015, in the … [Read more...] about NHL Player Development Of European Forwards Part Three

Last Word On Hockey will do an examination on every division at the trade deadline. Whether the teams were buyers, sellers, or stood pat we examine how each team did. No matter how big or small, we take a look at how these moves impact the clubs going forward. Today, we examine the Metropolitan Division Trade Deadline Moves. Examining The Metropolitan Division Trade Deadline … [Read more...] about Examining The Metropolitan Division Trade Deadline

The Washington Capitals have extended 32-year-old Nick Jensen to a 3-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday evening. Jensen will make $4.05 million a year until 2026. THREE MORE YEARS OF THE JENSMAN The Washington Capitals have re-signed defenseman Nick Jensen to a three-year contract extension. Jensen’s contract will carry an average annual value of $4.05 … [Read more...] about Capitals Sign Nick Jensen to Extension

The Washington Capitals continue selling as they announced that forward Lars Eller was traded to the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for a 2025 second round pick. We have acquired Lars Eller from the Washington Capitals. #GoAvsGo pic.twitter.com/lYdoQHoqti — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) March 1, 2023 Centre Lars Eller Traded by the Washington Capitals The Washington … [Read more...] about Washington Capitals Trade Long Time Veteran Centre

Main Photo – John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Maple Leafs announced two trades on Tuesday afternoon. The Maple Leafs have traded young defenceman Rasmus Sandin to the Washington Capitals. In return, Washington will receive Erik Gustafsson and a 2023 first-round pick (via BOS). However, that is not it as it was a busy day for Toronto Maple Leafs trades. In … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Ship Out Rasmus Sandin and Pierre Engvall