A breakout season at the University of Minnesota has landed Connor Kurth his first professional contract. The Lightning announced that they’ve signed the forward to a two-year, entry-level deal that begins next season; financial terms were not disclosed. The 21-year-old was selected in the sixth round (192nd overall) back in 2022 out of USHL Dubuque. With them, Kurth put up … [Read more...] about Lightning Sign Connor Kurth
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NHL Predictions March 30th Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins host the Senators in an Eastern Conference clash. 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 Pittsburgh Penguins host the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena. The Penguins look to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Senators … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions March 30th Ottawa Senators at Pittsburgh Penguins
NHL Predictions: March 30 Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Vancouver Canucks taking on the Winnipeg Jets. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 30 Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets
Lightning trade for, and sign, prospect Lucas Mercuri
Moments after announcing they had signed one of their own former sixth-round picks in Connor Kurth, the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that they had traded for, and signed, one of the Carolina Hurricane’s former sixth-round picks. In exchange for a 2025 sixth-round pick, the Lightning acquired the rights to forward Lucas Mercuri (pronounced like the planet…or well…car), and then … [Read more...] about Lightning trade for, and sign, prospect Lucas Mercuri
Sensational Puck Movement Pushes Lightning Past Islanders
While the ending wasn’t pretty, the Tampa Bay Lightning extended their win streak to three games with a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders. The story of this game… … [Read more...] about Sensational Puck Movement Pushes Lightning Past Islanders