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The Montreal Canadiens and general manager Kent Hughes are making a little splash in the 2025 NHL free agency pool today. The news is that they are adding a depth, scorer-type forward to the roster. It is being announced that left-shot centre Joe Veleno signs a contract with the Habs. It is a one-year contract, worth a value of $900K. This is exactly the type of move we … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Round Out Roster with Depth Free Agent Forward

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today, we feature the biggest defining moment of the Dallas Stars. The Stars joined the NHL as … [Read more...] about Summer Series: Dallas Stars Defining Moment

Today we have news that a depth centre has signed a new contract. 26-year-old Morgan Barron signs a deal to stay with the Winnipeg Jets. This is a solid move that proves the organization’s commitment to accountability, and a sign the player has been doing a solid job. It is a two-year contract extension, worth an average annual value of $1.85 million. Barron is set to hit free … [Read more...] about A Reliable, Depth Centre Re-Signs New Deal in Manitoba

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the off-season, but there’s still plenty to discuss. The league is pretty much in a holding pattern until arbitration talks for restricted free agents start. One would think there’s not a lot going on. However, there’s plenty going on behind the scenes. Some big-time players can sign contract extensions after … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Latest on Extension Talks with Minnesota Wild Star