Kevin Shattenkirk has officially announced his retirement today from the NHL. The 14-year defenceman played in 952 regular-season games and 91 Stanley Cup Playoff games. Kevin Shattenkirk Retires Thank you to the game I love. Deuces pic.twitter.com/QYvpHlOOhk — Kevin Shattenkirk (@shattdeuces) December 10, 2024 Shattenkirk was drafted 14th overall at the 2007 NHL Draft by the … [Read more...] about 2020 Stanley Cup Champion Retires
Carolina Hurricanes Forward Leaves Game After Injury
Carolina Hurricanes Centreman Jack Drury did not return to the game following an injury on Tuesday night. In the first period of the game against the San Jose Sharks, he blocked a puck which resulted in the injury. For the rest of the game, the Carolina Hurricanes were down a man due to the injury. This season, the 24-year-old centre leads all Carolina Hurricanes forwards in … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Forward Leaves Game After Injury
NHL Predictions: Dec. 10 Winnipeg Jets vs Boston Bruins
Tuesday in the NHL sees one of the league’s best, the Winnipeg Jets, faceoff with one of the most iconic franchises, the Boston Bruins. Welcome to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey, where each day we preview and predict the upcoming slate of NHL games around the league! In this article, we will be previewing and predicting the matchup between the Winnipeg Jets and … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 10 Winnipeg Jets vs Boston Bruins
NHL Rumours: Future of Ottawa Senators Star
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. Christmas has not even arrived and some teams have already been in a trading mood. We saw a major deal with the New York Rangers sending captain Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks. However, the deal brought speculation to plenty of other teams. One team that got sucked into the rumour mill was the Ottawa Senators. This edition of NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Future of Ottawa Senators Star
NHL Predictions: Dec. 9 w/ Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers
Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Chicago Blackhawks vs New York … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec. 9 w/ Chicago Blackhawks vs New York Rangers
NHL Rumours: New Jersey Devils Search for Forward Depth
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing Christmastime, but some general managers are already thinking about their trade deadline wish lists. There have already been a number of trades made in the early portion of the season. However, some more may be coming in the next couple of moths. Teams are doing all they can to plug holes and make a push for the Stanley … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: New Jersey Devils Search for Forward Depth
Three Observations During the Carolina Hurricanes Latest Slump
The highs and lows of an 82-game NHL season usually hit every single team. It truly is a rollercoaster of emotions for fans, players, coaches, sports betters and team management. The balance of expectations versus results plays a huge role in this ride as well. For the Carolina Hurricanes, they have been riding pretty high most of the year. But now the Hurricanes have struggled … [Read more...] about Three Observations During the Carolina Hurricanes Latest Slump
San Jose Sharks Trade Starting Goalie To Colorado
The San Jose Sharks have traded Mackenzie Blackwood to the Colorado Avalanche alongside Givani Smith and a pick in exchange for Alexandar Georgiev, Nikolai Kovalenko, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2025 fifth-round pick. Sharks Trade Blackwood to Colorado We have traded Alexandar Georgiev and Nikolai Kovalenko to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for Mackenzie Blackwood and … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Trade Starting Goalie To Colorado
The Plan for the Anaheim Ducks Moving Forward
Examining the Anaheim Ducks’ leadership disconnect and the puzzling decisions that are prompting the question, “What’s the plan?” The Anaheim Ducks have struggled to find consistency and identity in recent seasons, and under head coach Greg Cronin, their trajectory hasn’t inspired much confidence. In a league where expectations are sky-high, it’s baffling that Cronin continues … [Read more...] about The Plan for the Anaheim Ducks Moving Forward