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
Our 2025-26 Divisional Standing Predictions and the Class of the East, the Atlantic
Welcome back, and we at Last Word On Hockey are here to get you started for the 2025-26 NHL season. You may recall we brought you all the team season preview’s in our annual Puck Drop Preview series. However, now we will collate those predictions into four concise, divisional iterations, using our picks as the template of each compilation. Make sure you check out each of the … [Read more...] about Our 2025-26 Divisional Standing Predictions and the Class of the East, the Atlantic
Suspensions Handed Out to Tampa Bay Lightning Players
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
Boston Bruins to Retire Former Captain’s Number
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
NHL Rumours: Latest on Young Chicago Blackhawks Winger
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
Underrated Winger Signs Well-Deserved Deal Back in Nashville
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
Calgary Flames Commit to Head Coach for Two More Years
Following a summer of coaching changes across the league, the Calgary Flames are sticking by Ryan Huska, announcing today they have signed him to a two-year extension that will see him stay in Calgary through the 2027-28 season. Huska was entering the final year of his contract. Two-year extension announced today has him signed through 2027-28 season. https://t.co/w165mUACir — … [Read more...] about Calgary Flames Commit to Head Coach for Two More Years
NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Connor McDavid Talks
It’s time for some more NHL rumours. We’re into October, and that means the impending start of the regular season. Teams are preparing to take the ice soon. However, general managers are trying to get some important deals done. It seems like the logjam of big-time deals could be clearing. This is especially true after Kirill Kaprizov signed his massive contract extension with … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Latest Update on Connor McDavid Talks
Minnesota Wild Forward Out For At Least Two Months
It’s a good news, bad news sort of day for the Minnesota Wild. News emerged that veteran forward Mats Zuccarello will miss the start of the regular season due to a lower-body injury. Wild team officials said the Norwegian will miss a minimum of seven to eight weeks. #mnwild officially announce Mats Zuccarello will miss up to two months with a lower-body surgery. — Michael … [Read more...] about Minnesota Wild Forward Out For At Least Two Months