While only a handful of teams project to need cap relief via long-term injured reserve to open the season, multiple candidates across the league might technically qualify for a placement. Doing so would bar the player from returning until Oct. 31 at the earliest – 24 days from the season start date of Oct. 7. Avalanche: Logan O’Connor O’Connor underwent hip surgery in early … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Start The Season On LTIR
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NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes Open to Bring Back Forward
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the dog days of summer with training camps still around a month away. However, there’s still plenty going on behind the scenes. General managers are still doing work despite the frenzy in the early part of the summer. Many players have signed contracts, but there are a couple of players that have yet to ink agreements. One of … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes Open to Bring Back Forward
3 Vegas Golden Knights stars who will break the fresh single-season assists record
Which three players could break the single-season assists record for the Vegas Golden Knights? Obviously, fans will think about Jack Eichel. But what about Mitch Marner? Shea Theodore? … [Read more...] about 3 Vegas Golden Knights stars who will break the fresh single-season assists record
Golden Knights’ Easiest and Toughest Opponents
The Vegas Golden Knights’ regular-season matchup history paints a clear picture. Some opponents can’t withstand Vegas’s speed and depth, while others have their number. The records and goal differentials tell… … [Read more...] about Golden Knights’ Easiest and Toughest Opponents
An Early Look at the St. Louis Blues’ Pending Free Agents
Free agents have been the talk of the town lately here on Last Word On Hockey. A few days ago, we took a look at the St. Louis Blues’ pending Group 6 unrestricted free agents. Even more recently, Last Word’s Rohit Bhamra took a look at the pending unrestricted free agents of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Let’s keep the free agent theme going by taking an early look at the Blues’ … [Read more...] about An Early Look at the St. Louis Blues’ Pending Free Agents