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Thank you for tuning into another edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the focus will be on Team Canada’s roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. In particular, this discussion will take a look at one much-talked-about storyline. NHL Rumours: Sharks Celebrini Makes Team Canada Rumour: ESPN’s Emily Kaplan reported on Tuesday night that … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: San Jose Sharks Rising Star to Play at Olympics

The Carolina Hurricanes got some devastating injury news on Monday afternoon. The club placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. However, this move was no run-of-the-mill transaction for the Hurricanes. The move revealed Kochetkov will be out for the remainder of the season. The Canes reported coach Rod Brind’Amour’s comments as: “He didn’t … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Get the Injury News They Did Not Want to Hear

The Ottawa Senators have some disappointing news to report today, but we do hope that in the long run, all is well, that ends well. It isn’t an injury, but Sens goaltender Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence from the club. The news comes a day after the Sens returned to action, following the short Christmas-time break. Ottawa Senator Goaltender Linus Ullmark Takes a … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Goaltending Will Be Away from the Club

With the NHL heading back on the ice following the Christmas break, news here at Last Word On Hockey is beginning to trickle in regarding major moves. In particular, reports that J.J. Moser signs a massive extension with the Tampa Bay Lightning hit the news cycle leading up to today’s game against the rival Florida Panthers. J.J. Moser Signs Extension with Tampa Bay Lightning … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Extend D-Man on 8-year, $54M Deal: Reports

nnWelcome to Last Word On Hockey’s editions of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship predictions. Throughout the tournament our team will break down key matchups, storylines and stats, then make a prediction on how the game will play out. You can also check out our NHL editions. For this edition, we’ll take a look at the second game of the tournament, Denmark taking on Team … [Read more...] about World Junior Championship Predictions: Dec 26 Denmark vs Finland

As the Toronto Maple Leafs get set to face the Pittsburgh Penguins, this matchup feels like a must-win given where Toronto sits in the Eastern Conference standings. The Leafs are running out of runway and can’t afford to let winnable points slip away. Meanwhile, the Penguins remain a veteran team that knows how to take advantage of mistakes. The Maple Leafs’ urgency should tilt … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 23rd Pittsburgh Penguins at Toronto Maple Leafs

As we head into the holidays, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves in solid standing. They are currently in the top three in the Atlantic Division and the top-ten overall in the NHL. Despite their good standing, Montreal has had a rollercoaster of a season and still faces many team issues. Let’s take a look at some of the challenges facing the Canadiens and what they’ll be … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens 2025 Christmas Wishlist

As we head into the Christmas break, why not drop another edition of NHL Rumours, for the Ottawa Senators. Even though this is a traditional rumours edition, we will use it to discuss the bigger picture in the Canadian national capital. The Christmas break is a natural reset within the grueling NHL schedule. So these rumours will include some reference to the Sens expectations, … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours the Ottawa Senators and Where They Stand to Start ’26

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 Montreal Canadiens taking on the Boston Bruins. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec 23 Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins