Welcome to your 2025 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters right here at Last Word On Sports and Top Shelf Prospects. We have you covered with everything you will need to be ready for the big event. Today, we bring you Part One of our 2025 NHL Draft Grades. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow our prospect writers Ben Kerr and Chase Windsor, and spread the word for the site that will … [Read more...] about The 2025 NHL Entry Draft Grades: Part One
Report: Chicago Blackhawks Trade and Reunite With Depth Forward
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Buffalo Sabres have agreed to a trade that sends Sam Lafferty to Chicago in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. Frank Seravalli was the first to report the trade. Trade, per sources: To #Blackhawks: F Sam Lafferty To #Sabres: 2026 6th Round Pick Lafferty has one year left at $2m. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) July 1, 2025 Sam Lafferty’s … [Read more...] about Report: Chicago Blackhawks Trade and Reunite With Depth Forward
Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks Exchange Forwards
The Seattle Kraken have announced they have acquired forward Joe Veleno from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Andre Burakovsky. This exchange of forwards brings a little more youth to the Kraken while giving the Blackhawks more scoring talent on the wing. It’s a trade that makes sense for both teams. New Kraken general manager Jason Botteril is starting to make … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken and Chicago Blackhawks Exchange Forwards
Chicago Blackhawks Waive Veteran D-Man for Buyout
The Chicago Blackhawks continue to make moves over the weekend. News emerged on Saturday that Blackhawks are moving forward with the TJ Brodie buyout. Brodie will be placed on waivers for the purposes of a contact buyout. This means that Brodie will become an unrestricted free agent. The Blackhawks have initiated a buyout of TJ Brodie, as expected, after his one disastrous … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Waive Veteran D-Man for Buyout
In-Demand Forward Signed This Off-Season
The Chicago Blackhawks will make room for one of their top forwards from this past season. News emerged that Ryan Donato has signed a contract to stay in the Windy City. This deal is worth $16 million and runs through the end of the 2028-29 season. The new deal carries an average cap hit of $4 million per season. FOUR MORE YEARS OF RYAN DONATO ︎ https://t.co/dmJ0ENjlc0 … [Read more...] about In-Demand Forward Signed This Off-Season