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Alexander Wennberg scored the overtime winner as the San Jose Sharks edged the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Tuesday night. Jack Thompson scored the Sharks' other goal, Fabian Zetterlund posted two assists and goalie Vitek Vanecek was stellar, making 49 saves as San Jose won for the fourth time in five games.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

2025 NHL Draft Prospect Breakdown: Cameron Schmidt is unstoppable

One of the hot topics at the 2024 Hlinka Gretzky Cup: would the undersized Cameron Schmidt play himself into the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft? NHL Central Scouting has him as a B-ranked prospect, someone they project to go in the second or third round.

San Jose Sharks News / Last Word On Sports / September 23

Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 San Jose Sharks

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2024-25 season! As the regular season approaches, we at Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year.

San Jose Sharks News / The Hockey Writers / September 16

Sharks’ Wennberg Will Be a Polarizing Player for Fans

The San Jose Sharks added quite a few NHL-caliber forwards to their organization over the summer, one of which was Alexander Wennberg. The 29-year-old will bring quality playmaking ability to a team that desperately needs it, along with a veteran presence the team could find useful.

San Jose Sharks News / San Jose Hockey Now / July 16

Wennberg Excited To Join Rebuild, Get To Know Eklund Better

There are many things that excite Alexander Wennberg about joining the San Jose Sharks. “I tried the rain in Seattle,” he joked first thing on Tuesday, “so I kind of look forward to try a little bit more sun on the West Coast this time.” Wennberg, 29, signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Sharks on the first day of free agency.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

Depth Centre Signs a Deal

Alexander Wennberg and his club are excited, as today it was announced he signs a contract with the San Jose Sharks. This contract is for two seasons with an average cap hit of $5 million per campaign.

New York Rangers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 22

Offseason checklist for the New York Rangers

The offseason has arrived for all but the two teams who are still taking part in the playoffs. For the rest, it’s time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at the Rangers.

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / May 1

Jonathan Lekkerimäki earns 2024 Elite Prospects Award as top junior player in SHL

You can add another notch to Jonathan Lekkerimäki’s impressive list of accolades throughout the 2023-24 campaign. On Tuesday morning, the 19-year-old was awarded the 2024 “Elite Prospects Award,” edging out his fellow countryman and long-time international teammate, Noah Östlund.

New York Rangers News / Last Word On Sports / March 20

Alex Wennberg and Jack Roslovic Are Acclimating to the Big Apple Lifestyle

Despite falling to the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday 4-2, the New York Rangers have found what they needed in Alexander Wennberg and Jack Roslovic. It was no secret that New York considered themselves buyers during this recent 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.

New York Rangers News / Forever Blueshirts / March 9, 2024

New look Rangers get set to take on Blues at Garden

The New York Rangers will have a new look after acquiring forwards Alexander Wennberg and Jack Roslovic, plus depth defenseman Chad Ruhwedel at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.

New York Rangers News / The Hockey Writers / March 8, 2024

Rangers Address Center Need with Alex Wennberg Trade

The New York Rangers entered this season with three very good centers: Mika Zibanejad, Vincent Trocheck, and Filip Chytil. However, with Chytil out for the season with an upper-body injury, the team suddenly looked very thin at center.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 7, 2024

Rangers Find Their Third-Line Centre In Alexander Wennberg

In the market for both a third-line centre and a first-line right-winger, the Rangers landed one of their needs Wednesday. New York acquired forward Alexander Wennberg from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2024 second-round pick and a 2025 fourth-round pick.

NHL News / Forever Blueshirts / March 7, 2024

Get to know newest Rangers center Alexander Wennberg

On Wednesday, Mar. 6, two days ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, the New York Rangers acquired center Alexander Wennberg at 50% salary retention from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for a 2024 second-round and a conditional 2025 fourth-round draft pick.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / March 6, 2024

Rangers Fill Third-Center Need, Acquire Alex Wennberg From Seattle

After seeing several other possible targets come off the board, New York Rangers’ GM Chris Drury waded into the trade market. He definitely didn’t dive in head first, nor did he jump in feet first.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6, 2024

Rangers Add Alex Wennberg from Kraken, With Odd Trade Condition

ESPN’s Emily Kaplan was the first to break the news, but multiple sources have now confirmed that Alexander Wennberg is being traded to the New York Rangers.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6, 2024

New York Rangers acquire Alex Wennberg from Seattle Kraken

The New York Rangers have acquired center Alex Wennberg from the Seattle Kraken, according to multiple reports. ESPN’s Emily Kaplan was the first to break the news of the Wennberg deal amidst a flurry of other trade deadline news on Wednesday afternoon.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6, 2024