Last Word On Hockey

The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in the home stretch. 16 teams entered the postseason, and now only four remain. The playoffs have been filled with action, drama, heart, and grit. 70 games have been played, with potentially 21 left to go (12 at the very least). The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are one of the NHL’s latest roaring rivalries. Ever since the teams … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Eastern Conference Final Preview

Welcome to another edition of NHL rumours from us here at Last Word on Hockey. The New York Islanders are in the market for a new general manager to lead them into the future. This comes with the contract of the current general manager and president of hockey operations, Lou Lamoriello, about to expire in June. The decision has been made, as the Islanders reportedly expected … [Read more...] about The New York Islanders Hunt for a General Manager Continues

The Toronto Maple Leafs have once again been eliminated from the playoffs in devastating fashion. This loss however, likely signifies the end for the current Maple Leafs core. The team has plenty of intriguing UFAs and RFAs on the market this summer. This includes superstar forward Mitchell Marner who is set to become a UFA this summer. Marner will be looking for a deal upwards … [Read more...] about Rival Players the Montreal Canadiens Could Target in Free Agency

The Boston Bruins have opted to keep their general manager. News emerged on Tuesday morning that Don Sweeney has reached a contract extension for two more seasons. This deal keeps him under contract through the 2027-28 season. The #NHLBruins and General Manager Don Sweeney have agreed to a two-year contract extension: https://t.co/TUuTKhoWK7 pic.twitter.com/6E8SJTb2DL — Boston … [Read more...] about Boston Bruins Extend General Manager

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 Florida Panthers taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in this winner-take-all Game 7 of … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 7 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The second-round NHL playoff series featuring the Dallas Stars vs. the Winnipeg Jets ended in Game 6 on Saturday night in Dallas. The Jets had dominated the regular-season series, but Dallas was favoured in the playoffs as Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck struggled mightily on the road. After flipping home-ice advantage early and taking a commanding 3-1 series lead, Dallas … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets Series Ends with Overtime Thriller

Tonight will have a pivotal Game 7 between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Florida is seeking a third consecutive Eastern Conference Final while Toronto is looking to make its first ECF since 2002. The Carolina Hurricanes await the winner of this series with Game 1 starting on Tuesday. Let’s take a look at some news and notes ahead of Game 7 between the … [Read more...] about Game 7 Notebook Ahead of Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs

It came down to one game, Game 7, from Scotiabank Arena. It’s what everyone wanted. Unfortunately for fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs, this one, and with it the series, went to the side of the Florida Panthers. As we bring you our Last Word on Hockey series review, you knew when the 2025 Second-Round Eastern Conference NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Toronto Maple … [Read more...] about Panthers Advance and Here’s Our Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Second-Round Playoff Series Review