Unrestricted free agent defenseman Matt Irwin is stepping away from the game, the NHLPA announced. He confirms his retirement after 10 NHL seasons and 461 appearances. “As I reflect on my career, I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to have lived out my childhood dream of playing in the NHL,” Irwin said in a statement released by the players’ association. “My … [Read more...] about Matt Irwin Announces Retirement
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Sharks Relying on Vanecek and Blackwood for Better and for Worse
As the San Jose Sharks look to continue the momentum from a 5-2-1 stretch, they have reasons for both optimism and concern surrounding their goaltending. Mackenzie Blackwood and Vitek Vanecek… … [Read more...] about Sharks Relying on Vanecek and Blackwood for Better and for Worse
Anaheim Ducks place D Cam Fowler, F Robby Fabbri on injured reserve
Anaheim recalled center Jansen Harkins and defenseman Drew Helleson from their AHL affiliate in San Diego. … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks place D Cam Fowler, F Robby Fabbri on injured reserve
The Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Former Capital Back to Washington
The Pittsburgh Penguins have may be indicating that they have begun selling and trading. Today it is announced that Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas has decided on a trade involving Lars Eller to the Washington Capitals for a 2027 third, and 2025 fifth-round draft pick. The Penguins have acquired a 2027 third-round draft pick and a 2025 fifth-round draft pick (originally … [Read more...] about The Pittsburgh Penguins Trade Former Capital Back to Washington
NHL Predictions: Nov. 13 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings
Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we examine upcoming games, providing predictions, and analyzing head-to-head matchups. Here, we look at some Wednesday night hockey in the NHL. In today’s predictions article features, Sidney Crosby and his floundering Pittsburgh Penguins play host to the inexperienced Detroit Red Wings. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 13 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Detroit Red Wings