Elmont, NY

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The New York Islanders are heading into their first full season with head coach Patrick Roy. The offseason additions of Anthony Duclair and Maxim Tsyplakov should add more goals to the Islanders’ attack. Ilya Sorokin leads the Islanders’ goaltending, which should be one of the best units in the league. Last year, those groups struggled […]
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Islanders’ biggest concerns heading into 2024-25 NHL season

Raleigh, NC

With the offseason chugging along and the excitement of the NHL Entry Draft and free agency waning, hockey fans are left anxiously awaiting next season. Here at Last Word on Hockey, we have been exploring some different “bests” from teams during the dog days of summer. Best players by number for a few teams, top captains, best and worst sweaters, and top first-round draft picks are some of the select rankings our writers have been exploring. As an ode to the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, here for the Carolina Hurricanes, we are looking at the all-time starting lineups based on nationality.

The Carolina Hurricanes All-Time Canadian Starting Lineup

Pittsburgh, PA

Sports commentator Mark Madden revealed that Malkin doesn't see his future in the NHL and wants to finish his career in Russia. This news comes as defenseman Kris Letang explores opportunities to play in Quebec, and Sidney Crosby has yet to sign a new contract with the Penguins. His departure...

Shocking report surfaces on Pittsburgh Penguins star player leaving the NHL

Columbus, OH

Scott Ford and Mike Haviland have been hired by the Columbus Blue Jackets as assistant coaches. Ford joins the Blue Jackets after spending eight seasons (2015-20, 2021-24) as an assistant with the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals, where he helped the club to three Central Division titles, six postseason appearances and two trips to the Western Conference Finals.

Ford gets call to NHL, joins Blue Jackets as assistant coach

On July 1, 2023, the Pittsburgh Penguins locked up starting goaltender Tristan Jarry to a five-year, $26.9 million contract. Some fans questioned this move by new general manager, Kyle Dubas, due to the injury problems Jarry has experienced and the time he missed due to these injuries. That same day, Alex Nedeljkovic was signed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract to be Jarry’s backup.

Penguins’ Tristan Jarry Will Be Under Pressure This Season

The Vancouver Canucks have seen a lot of success under the leadership of Patrik Allvin so far. Since he was hired as general manager (GM) on Jan. 26, 2022, they have a 110-71-23 record and not only made the playoffs last season but won the Pacific Division and were one win away from the Western Conference Final.

Canucks’ GM Patrik Allvin Has Aced Free Agency in His Tenure So Far

The Hlinka Gretzky Cup is an annual tournament held each August where top prospects under-18 prospects face off representing their home countries. It is an exciting tournament every season due to its age restrictions and timing just after the NHL Draft. With many NHL stars having participated in the past, who are the top 2025 Draft-eligible prospects competing in the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup?

Top 2025 Draft-Eligible Prospects at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup

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Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Anaheim, CA

Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras has had his name has been involved in trade rumors, and the Montreal Canadiens have been one team mentioned as a possible destination. Zegras is entering the second year of his three-year $17.25 million deal. Although he is a former first-round pick and just 23, he has been the subject of trade rumors. The website PuckPedia has a new tool called PuckGM that lets users create their own trades, and one user proposed a deal that would see the Canadiens acquire Zegras.

Trade Pitch Sees Canadiens Acquiring Star $17 Million Forward From Ducks

This article examines Jim Rutherford‘s three worst signings as Penguins General Manager. While he contributed to success, his later signings hurt the team. Jim Rutherford’s tenure as the Pittsburgh Penguins GM was nothing short of remarkable. Under his watch, the Penguins won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 2016 and 2017. Rutherford’s aggressive and strategic approach to team building was instrumental in these successes. While his track record is filled with numerous brilliant moves, even the best GMs make moves where the results are less than favourable. This article analyzes the three worst signings made by Jim Rutherford during his time with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jim Rutherford’s Three Worst Signings as Penguins General Manager

Boston, MA

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For some time, this off-season has been circled on the calendar of not only fans of the Boston Bruins, but also GM Don Sweeney. Several contracts came off the books creating a large amount of cap space and Sweeney used it to upgrade his roster with the two biggest contracts being handed out to center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov.

Boston Bruins 3 Worst Contracts for 2024-25

Philadelphia, PA

Detroit, MI

Jonathan Bailey of Philadelphia Hockey Now offered a story this week about three UFA players the Philadelphia Flyers should be looking at. It is a reminder that there are always leftovers in the UFA marketplace in August and September. Some of those players could plug holes on various teams. Bailey’s...

The Daily: UFA Market Still Has Players; One Year After Karlsson Trade

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 7, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL hockey. Each day will have three multiple-choice questions with an answer key at the bottom of the page. Each question...

Daily Hockey Trivia – Swedish Goals, 100 Points & Golden Knights

The preliminary round continued in the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup, with a couple of teams in “must-win” games after playing just one game apiece. The United States and Finland faced off as 0-1 teams in Group B. On the flip side, Czechia was trying to ride the momentum from their 2-1 victory over the United States on Aug. 5.

2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup Day 2: Czechia Rolls, United States Bounces Back

On July 31, the Montreal Canadiens signed third-year defenseman Kaiden Guhle to a six-year extension with an average annual value of $5.55 million. This new contract will take effect after the upcoming 2024-25 season, as Guhle is currently in the final year of his entry-level deal. Drafted 16th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, Guhle was highly regarded even at that time. He began his professional career in the AHL, playing three games with the Laval Rockets right after being drafted. He then returned to the WHL for that season and one more before making his NHL debut.

Kaiden Guhle’s Extension: A Wise Move for Hughes and Canadiens

It is August 8 and there is not much new to talk about regarding the Pittsburgh Penguins, especially after Sidney Crosby’s birthday came and went without a new contract extension for the captain. Until that new extension happens — or until training camp happens or another roster move is...

Over/Under for the Pittsburgh Penguins new guys in 2024-25

Buffalo, NY

Breakaway On SI

The Buffalo Sabres are set to have one of their top prospects jump to North America this season.

Sabres Top Prospect Coming to North America

Chicago, IL

The future of the NHL has never looked brighter due to the increase in talent across the league. While generational talents Sidney Crosby, Patrick Kane, and Alexander Ovechkin can be attributed to the league’s success at the turn of the century, the future lies on the backs of Connor McDavid, Connor Bedard, and others. The Connors were arguably the two greatest prospects to ever be selected in the NHL Draft, and while they have an eight-year age gap, comparing their rookie seasons can better contextualize who will have the better future.

Comparing Connor McDavid & Connor Bedard’s Rookie Seasons

Former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau praised the Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason moves.

Former NHL Coach Praises Maple Leafs Moves

The rebuild rankings following the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline were tough to evaluate. There was a lot of movement and a handful of fringe teams that made it difficult to put them on the list to begin with. The Vancouver Canucks graduated from the rankings as a team that was in contention for the Stanley Cup. The Ottawa Senators made their return. The Philadelphia Flyers weren’t on the list as they looked competitive at the deadline (that was fool’s gold) and by the end of the season, it was clear they were a rebuilder.

NHL Rebuild Rankings: 2024-25 Preseason Edition

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How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against All 7 Atlantic Division Opponents

The Toronto Maple Leafs don’t have many believing in them entering the 2024-25 season. After years of hype, it seems that the fan base has come...

How the Maple Leafs Stack Up Against All 7 Atlantic Division Opponents

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