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The Anaheim Ducks offseason is underway. Part 1 of this to-do list focuses on signing RFAs, free agent targets, and building team identity. Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 1 – RFAs, Free Agents, and Identity The Anaheim Ducks offseason is officially underway, and the pressure is on. After another year of hitting the golf course early, General Manager Pat Verbeek faces … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 1 of 2

Calgary’s season ended earlier than they hoped, but the Flames season was still a success. They tied the St. Louis Blues with 96 points but missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker. While missing the postseason stings, there’s a lot to be optimistic about. Calgary took a major step in its rebuild, with several young players showing growth, a winning culture taking root, and key … [Read more...] about Why The Flames Season Was a Success Despite Missing The Playoffs

The New York Rangers are in the news today and it is a good news story. The Rangers on-ice situation could be described as a mess today in terms of a player personnel perspective and also, the fact that as a contender, they didn’t even make the playoffs. That is never a good sign. On the contrary, this contract extension to GM Chris Drury is a bode of confidence for him as a … [Read more...] about The New York Rangers Make a Very Interesting Off-Ice Move

As we head to the home of the world famous Rideau Canal, the Battle of Ontario 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Series is two games to zero. For this edition of NHL Predictions, we look at the likelihood of the Ottawa Senators being able to make a series of it in Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. We will discuss both sides of the ledger, so let’s jump on in it! NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Playoff Edition with Game 3 of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Ottawa Senators

Welcome to NHL Predictions! The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue with four games of action this Thursday. We are looking at a pivotal Game 3 in the Western Conference. One team looks to take a commanding 3-0 lead, while the other looks to get back in the series on home ice. The St. Louis Blues are hosting the Winnipeg Jets.  NHL Predictions Game 3: St. Louis Blues vs. Winnipeg … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 3 St. Louis Blues Vs. Winnipeg Jets

After falling far short of expectations, the Seattle Kraken decided to make some changes. On Monday, they announced they’re moving on from Dan Bylsma, after only one year behind the bench. This means that the Kraken will be looking for their third head coach in their five-year history. The #SeaKraken have announced that head coach Dan Bylsma has been relieved of his … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Move On From Dan Bylsma

Welcome back to NHL Predictions, this time it is our 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs preview, where we break down matchups, analyze trends, and pretend we aren’t just flipping coins and calling it “advanced analytics.” This year’s Sunshine State Showdown brings us a sizzler, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers. It’s palm trees versus storm clouds, retirees versus beach … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Playoff Series Preview with Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

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 Ottawa Senators taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 22 Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs

It’s the end of an era on Long Island, as New York Islanders ownership announced sweeping changes. The Islanders’ president of hockey operations and general manager, Lou Lamoriello, was fired. Although Lamoriello has done a lot for the franchise, this is music to every Islanders fan’s ears. Here is how this move impacts the Islanders and why it’s bittersweet for them. Lou … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Shake Things Up Major Front-Office Firing