Carolina drafted him in the third round in 2020, and Nikishin helped the Russians reach the Olympic final in Beijing in 2022. His contract is worth $832,500 a year — prorated this season — and includes a $185,000 signing bonus. … [Read more...] about Hurricanes sign top prospect Alexander Nikishin to a contract that starts immediately
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NHL Predictions: April 11th with Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils
Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Newark, New Jersey to face the Devils at the Prudential Center. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games. In today’s matchup, the Devils aim to rebound from a recent thrashing by the Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, the Penguins look … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 11th with Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils
Montreal Canadiens Potential 2024-25 NHL Award Nominees
The Montreal Canadiens currently occupy the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They have a nice six point cushion between them and their nearest competition. Montreal has four games remaining, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have four as well, who are tied with the New York Rangers with only three games remaining. Montreal’s odds to make it are over 99%. With the … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential 2024-25 NHL Award Nominees
NHL Predictions with Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators on Friday, April 11th
Did someone say playoffs? Yes, they did, and it wasn’t Jim Mora or the Buffalo Sabres, it was the Ottawa Senators. And that’s not to mention the Montreal Canadiens, who are all but a surety to make it. Welcome back to an All-Canadian team edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey. We are here to chat about tonight’s Friday clash between the Habs and Sens. As a … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions with Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators on Friday, April 11th
Three Players Who Could Make the Vancouver Canucks Roster in 2025-26
When the Vancouver Canucks found themselves stuck in an injury-riddled hole, their AHL affiliate, the Abbotsford Canucks, stepped in to help. Five members of Abbotsford skated in the team’s 4–3 win against the New Jersey Devils on March 24. Since then, Vancouver has dressed seven different Abbotsford players. Despite their limited NHL stints, some of these players could easily … [Read more...] about Three Players Who Could Make the Vancouver Canucks Roster in 2025-26