Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2024-25 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2024-25 Chicago Blackhawks. 2024-25 Chicago … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Puck Drop Preview: Chicago Blackhawks
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Frederic McLaughlin, the late Chicago Blackhawks founder, to be inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame
Late Chicago Blackhawks founder Frederic McLaughlin, Olympic champion Brianna Decker, former NHL players Kevin Stevens and Matt Cullen and the 2002 Paralympic gold-medal-winning sled hockey team are being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. USA Hockey revealed the class Thursday for enshrinement at a ceremony Dec. 4 in Pittsburgh. “The impact of the Class of 2024 spans … [Read more...] about Frederic McLaughlin, the late Chicago Blackhawks founder, to be inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame
Blue Jackets fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at a candlelight vigil in Columbus
Fans and Columbus Blue Jackets players gathered for an emotional candlelight vigil outside the team's arena. … [Read more...] about Blue Jackets fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at a candlelight vigil in Columbus
Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million
The deal gives the German star the top salary cap hit in NHL history at $14 million … [Read more...] about Oilers sign Leon Draisaitl to an 8-year extension worth $112 million
Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis
The team announced the deal Saturday, saying that it includes more than $29.2 million in signing bonuses. … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes reach 8-year, $63.2 million deal with rising forward Seth Jarvis