The Minnesota Wild have made an important decision on a key restricted free agent forward. Marco Rossi and the Wild have decided on a bridge deal. It is a three-year deal, worth $15 million. Michael Russo is reporting that he will earn $4M in year one, $5M in year two, and $6M in the final year. This allows his qualifying offer to be at that $6M level. Marco Rossi’s deal will … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Sign Key RFA Forward
NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Staying Active on the Trade Market
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. We’re almost through August, which means teams will soon be starting training camp. With that, rumours are coming in hot. In today’s NHL Rumour segment, we focus on the Vancouver Canucks and their pursuit of adding a centreman. All NHL rumours come from their original source and are subject to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Staying Active on the Trade Market
Chicago Blackhawks Sign Young Star to Massive Extension
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed one of their young, potential superstar forwards to a new deal. No, not Connor Bedard, it is Frank Nazar that signs a new contract extension with the club today. The deal is for seven years, and carries an average annual value of a little less than $6.6 million. Furthermore, he was still under contract for the 2025-26 Season. His entry-level … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Sign Young Star to Massive Extension
NHL Rumours: Former San Jose Sharks D-Man Wants to Keep Playing
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the dog days of summer, but there’s plenty going on in the hockey world. General managers usually take the spotlight in the summer months as they try to bolster their respective rosters. However, players are also trying to figure out what to do next in their careers. Some players are looking for new teams before training … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Former San Jose Sharks D-Man Wants to Keep Playing
Swedish Sniper Signs with Colorado Avalanche
Making news today is someone with a strong wrist-shot. Victor Olofsson has signed a new deal today with the Colorado Avalanche. He’s a great add to many teams, and this is no exception. According to PuckPedia, it’s a one-year deal for $1.575 million. Victor Olofsson, signed with COL, is a veteran scoring winger. Spent literally his entire career as a perimeter one-timer … [Read more...] about Swedish Sniper Signs with Colorado Avalanche