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 crucially important Game 1 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 5 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1
Second-Round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Series Preview
Welcome back to our extensive 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoff coverage here at Last Word on Hockey. Today, we feature the second-round playoff series between two of the bigger Stanley Cup contenders, the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Just how will the best-of-seven series turn out? Who has the advantages, and where might there lay some weaknesses? Find out as we … [Read more...] about Second-Round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Series Preview
What Rocky Thompson’s Firing Means For Next Year’s Philadelphia Flyers Power Play
As the Philadelphia Flyers miss out on another postseason in 2024-25, preparations for next season have already begun. On April 23rd, 2025, the Flyers announced that they would not be retaining the services of assistant coaches Rocky Thompson and Darryl Williams, and assistant/skills coach, Angelo Ricci. While this is a near complete reshuffling of personnel behind the bench, … [Read more...] about What Rocky Thompson’s Firing Means For Next Year’s Philadelphia Flyers Power Play
Predicting the Vancouver Canucks Kiefer Sherwood’s 2025-26 Season Stats
One of the reasons why the 2024–25 season wasn’t as bleak for Vancouver Canucks fans is because of how great Kiefer Sherwood’s stats were. This was the forward’s first season with Vancouver, having previously played for the Nashville Predators, Colorado Avalanche, and Anaheim Ducks. Many around the NHL heard of Sherwood’s record-breaking hit count. However, Sherwood also … [Read more...] about Predicting the Vancouver Canucks Kiefer Sherwood’s 2025-26 Season Stats
NHL Rumours: Future of Tampa Bay Lightning Coach
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re now into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, teams that got eliminated in the opening round are having to sort things out. These clubs have to figure things out with rosters and the coaching staff. A number of these teams are hoping to figure things out in order to make a deeper run in the post-season. This … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Future of Tampa Bay Lightning Coach
Los Angeles Kings and Rob Blake Part Ways
Despite a fourth straight trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Los Angeles Kings have decided it’s time for a change in the front office. On Monday, the Kings and Vice President/General Manager Rob Blake mutually agreed to part ways. This move ends Blake’s 12-year tenure in the organization, during which time he served multiple roles. Despite this move, Blake’s impact on the … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Kings and Rob Blake Part Ways
2025 NHL Lottery Results: Surprise at Number One
The 2025 NHL Lottery has concluded. We know who will be picking first overall. It is not the San Jose Sharks or Chicago Blackhawks. It is not even the Pittsburgh Penguins. In a shocking turn of events, the New York Islanders have won the lottery and will draft first overall. 2025 NHL Lottery Results HOLY SCHNIKES IS RIGHT pic.twitter.com/Yz7TQ6Kb3O — New York Islanders … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Lottery Results: Surprise at Number One
St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets Game 7 Without One Jet Star
As the Winnipeg Jets and the St. Louis Blues gear up for Game 7 of their first-round 2025 Western Conference NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series, Jets head coach Scott Arniel is the bearer of bad news. It seems the injury that kept centre Mark Scheifele out of Game 6, is serious enough to keep him out again. Scheifele will miss Game 7 of the Jets and Blues series tonight. How will … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues at Winnipeg Jets Game 7 Without One Jet Star
NHL Predictions: Game 7 St. Louis Blues Vs. Winnipeg Jets
Welcome to NHL Predictions! Throughout the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Last Word On Hockey has analyzed every series and given a prediction for every game. We have just one more before we do it all again in round two. Thank you again for joining us as we break down Game 7 between the St. Louis Blues and the Winnipeg Jets. NHL Predictions St. Louis Blues vs. … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 7 St. Louis Blues Vs. Winnipeg Jets