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Welcome to the 2017 edition of “Top Shelf Prospects”.  During the summer, I will feature a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. I will follow the order of the first round of the NHL draft (as if there were no trades). You can find all the articles here. Since we had an extensive NHL Draft preview, I will not be reviewing the players who were drafted this year. … [Read more...] about TSP: Boston Bruins Prospects

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 Utah Mammoth taking on the Colorado Avalanche. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct 9th Utah Mammoth vs Colorado Avalanche

The Vegas Golden Knights have opened up their wallets to keep one of their own. News emerged that the Golden Knights have signed star forward Jack Eichel to an extension. This deal is for eight years and $108 million. The average salary cap hit is $13.5 million per season and the contract runs through the end of the 2033-34 season. 8 years. Hearing $13.5 aav … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights Sign Star to Massive Contract Extension

The Puck will drop on the New York Islanders 2025-26 season on Thursday Night. They will be taking on their rival Pittsburgh Penguins. Here at Last Word on Sports, we have been doing point projections for players around the league. The news dropped Monday that the number one overall pick, Matthew Schaefer, will start the season with the Islanders. We felt that this news … [Read more...] about New York Islander Matthew Schaefer Point Projection for 2025-26

After a wild preseason finale between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, suspensions and discipline have been handed out. The NHL announced on Monday that both J.J. Moser and Scott Sabourin were suspended by the Department of Public Safety. Moser was given a two-game suspension, while Sabourin was handed a four-game ban. The Lightning organization was given a $100,00 … [Read more...] about Suspensions Handed Out to Tampa Bay Lightning Players

On Monday morning, the Boston Bruins announced that they would be retiring Zdeno Chara‘s number 33 to the rafters of TD Garden. The number retirement ceremony will take place prior to the team’s January 15th game against the Seattle Kraken. Bruins to Retire Chara’s Number Taking its rightful place in the rafters. On Jan. 15, 2026, Zdeno Chara’s No. 33 will become the 13th … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins to Retire Former Captain’s Number

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re only a few days away from the start of the 2025-26 regular season. However, the hot stove talk is only getting started. We’ve already seen some important contract signings take place. However, it’s not just signing talk that is a part of the rumour mill. We could see some trades occur before the start of the season. The Chicago … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Latest on Young Chicago Blackhawks Winger

A skilled winger has signed his restricted free agent contract. Luke Evangelista signs his first contract after the expiration of his entry-level contract with the Nashville Predators. It’s a two-year deal, worth an annual average value of $3 million. After being the source of many rumours, find out with this means for the team in Nashville. Further to @DarrenDreger report, … [Read more...] about Underrated Winger Signs Well-Deserved Deal Back in Nashville