It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re into the year of 2025 and that means the rumours will start flying. There could be some teams making trades, but others are looking to extend key pieces of their rosters. We’ve seen some clubs take a big step forward. This means general managers want to keep some of these important players in the fold. One team that’s made a … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Washington Capitals Hope to Extend Defender
Based on Rumours and Other Musings on Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller Potential Trades
Possible Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller trades have become a cottage industry among pundits on the weekend. Who are we not to peruse the possibilities? As unlikely as any such deal is to be made, unseemly speculation is one of sports fandom’s great strengths. It’s our modern Academy pondering math (statistical nit-pickery) and philosophy (What If…). No trade is likely to … [Read more...] about Based on Rumours and Other Musings on Elias Pettersson and J.T. Miller Potential Trades
NHL Predictions: Jan 5 Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 5 Philadelphia Flyers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Predictions: Jan. 5 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes
The Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Raleigh to face the Carolina Hurricanes in a Metropolitan Division 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 NHLs games. In tonights game, the Penguins look to rebound against one of the top teams in the league. NHL Predictions Pittsburgh … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan. 5 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Carolina Hurricanes
WJC Predictions: Gold and Bronze Medal Games
Welcome back to the return World Junior Predictions. The elite Under-20 showcase features plenty of players that could become NHL superstars. Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games and breaks down the head-to-head matchups and other factors that play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game of WJC Predictions … [Read more...] about WJC Predictions: Gold and Bronze Medal Games
How Returning Utah Hockey Club Forward Sparked Third Line
Every team needs an energetic player on their team that can provide a spark. The third line for the Utah Hockey Club has particularly struggled all season long and seemed to have no answers for it. The line of Matias Maccelli, Nick Bjugstad and Lawson Crouse is having a down year and the trio hasn’t clicked for Utah. A change in the line was made and the return of a forward has … [Read more...] about How Returning Utah Hockey Club Forward Sparked Third Line
Anaheim Ducks Make Decision to Keep Forward
The Anaheim Ducks have opted to make the Frank Vatrano extension happen. He is having a dominant season for the Ducks, who are 6-4 in the last 10 games. Vatrano will be getting three-year deal worth a total of $18 million. The Ducks will keep a forward with a wicked wrist shot. Frank Vatrano’s 3-year, $18M extension is an interesting one. He will get paid $3M a year in base … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Make Decision to Keep Forward
NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Possible Trade Plans
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re into the new year, but the rumours just keep coming. We’ve seen a few deals made this season, but there could be more coming. We may also see some blockbuster deals as we approach the March 7 trade deadline. Things could get really interesting in the next couple of months. This edition of NHL rumours deals with some possible … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Vancouver Canucks Possible Trade Plans
Toronto Maple Leafs Top Four Defenceman Will Not Return Against Flyers
The Toronto Maple Leafs will have to play with one defenceman short. The team announced that Jake McCabe will not return to the game. The Leafs’ d-man got into a spat with Philadelphia Flyers grinder Garnet Hathaway behind the play. McCabe fell on top of Hathaway as the puck cleared the Maple Leafs zone. Toronto’s blueliner gave Hathaway a few shoves before letting him up and … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Top Four Defenceman Will Not Return Against Flyers