As the Colorado Avalanche look to maintain a Stanley Cup-contending team, a key defenceman is joining the team. Veteran Brent Burns is joining the Avs on a one-year contract. Burns Signs with the Avalanche We have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with Brent Burns. pic.twitter.com/UNtkSPSmFq — Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) July 3, 2025 Burns has played with the Carolina … [Read more...] about Colorado Avalanche Sign Key Defenceman
The Tampa Bay Lightning Went Fishing in the Free Agent Pond and Found Forward
The Tampa Bay Lightning made a little splash today with some news. They announce that they have signed a good, young player, taking him off the free agent market. Jakob Pelletier, signs with the organization. The 24-year-old has 86 NHL games under his belt. It is a three-year contract, with the first season being a two-way deal, but the last two years are one-way. The salaries … [Read more...] about The Tampa Bay Lightning Went Fishing in the Free Agent Pond and Found Forward
Two-Time Stanley Cup Winner Signs New Deal
A two-time Stanley Cup champion has signed a new contract. News has emerged that forward Nico Sturm has signed a contract to return to the Minnesota Wild. This deal is for two years and for $4 million. The contract has an average cap hit of $2 million and runs through the end of the 2026-27 season. Michael Russo of The Athletic was the first to report the deal. SOURCES: … [Read more...] about Two-Time Stanley Cup Winner Signs New Deal
NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Are Hopefully Managing their Goaltending Situation In a Big Way
Welcome to a jump start to your NHL Free Agent signing period in 2025. Here is our latest installment from NHL Rumours at Last Word On Hockey. Today we visit the wet coast, and find out about their goaltending. It seems it is a topic that general manager Patrik Allvin prioritizes. So, let’s figure it out. Sources say #Canucks and goaltender Thatcher Demko are closing in on a … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Are Hopefully Managing their Goaltending Situation In a Big Way
A Veteran Sniper is Off to the Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have made a bit of a splash in the offseason. Today the news came down that they received Vladimir Tarasenko in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings. In return at this time, the Wings are just taking future considerations. For the Wild, this is a sign they are gearing up for a push in 2025-26. Tarasenko has one year left on his deal that will pay him $4.75 … [Read more...] about A Veteran Sniper is Off to the Minnesota Wild