Welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey reviews the scheduled games and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will win in key head-to-head matchups. Today, we preview the New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks. Check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL Predictions New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks Head … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 9th New York Islanders vs Anaheim Ducks
Analyzing the Expected Gain from Ottawa Senators Trade Deadline Turnover
After a game and some time to reflect, it’s time to give the Ottawa Senators 2025 NHL Trade Deadline analysis. The Senators had a tremendous come-from-behind victory yesterday afternoon. After a slow start to the game, the Sens would comeback from a 3-1 lead after the halfway mark of the third period. One of their new additions, Dylan Cozens, got his first point in Sens colours … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Expected Gain from Ottawa Senators Trade Deadline Turnover
NHL Predictions: March 9 Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the Winnipeg Jets vs. Carolina Hurricanes. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 9 Winnipeg Jets vs Carolina Hurricanes
Quiet Canucks Trade Deadline Leaves Boeser Hanging
The Vancouver Canucks were mostly quiet this trade deadline day. That choice disappointed some and bewildered others, so let’s take a closer look at what they did and didn’t do. Canucks Trade Deadline Comes and Goes There was a single deal made before the deadline by the Canucks, and it wasn’t huge. That Carson Soucy was considered expendable shows the confidence team … [Read more...] about Quiet Canucks Trade Deadline Leaves Boeser Hanging
Dallas Stars’ Trade Deadline Moves Strengthen a Deep Roster
The Dallas Stars made a huge splash at the trade deadline, acquiring 28-year-old All-Star forward Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes. In return, Dallas sent forward Logan Stankoven and multiple draft picks, including two first-rounders, to Carolina. Rantanen agreed to an eight-year, $12 million AAV contract extension with the Stars. He rejected similar offers to stay … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars’ Trade Deadline Moves Strengthen a Deep Roster
New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres Complete Cross-State Deadline Acquisition
The New York Rangers were active today on the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline day. They completed a transaction with the Buffalo Sabres, in exchange went Nicolas Aube-Kubel. For him, the Blueshirts gave up Erik Brannstrom (the Brannchise, for Sens fans). So, let’s see what transpired. The #sabres are acquiring Erik Brannstrom from #NYR for Nicolas Aube-Kubel. — Chris Johnston … [Read more...] about New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres Complete Cross-State Deadline Acquisition
NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes Rejected Monstrous Trade Offer From Toronto Maple Leafs
Welcome to another piece of NHL Rumours, post-trade deadline edition. The NHL trade deadline has passed and some crazy deals have come through. Brad Marchand to the Florida Panthers is just one of many groundbreaking moves. However, the Toronto Maple Leafs nearly made the biggest trade of all. Toronto made a massive offer to the Carolina Hurricanes for superstar Mikko Rantanen, … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Carolina Hurricanes Rejected Monstrous Trade Offer From Toronto Maple Leafs
The Aftermath of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline with the Rangers at Sens
Of course welcome back to another edition of NHL Predictions, but this is time for the Sens post-draft analysis. If nothing else, it was a fun ride through the trading season in the NHL in 2024-25. However, both the New York Rangers, and the home side, Ottawa Senators, made plenty of noise at the deadline. NHL Predictions: New York Rangers at Ottawa Senators, from the Canadian … [Read more...] about The Aftermath of the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline with the Rangers at Sens
NHL Predictions: March 8th St. Louis Blues Vs. Los Angeles Kings
Welcome to NHL Predictions! The NHL Trade Deadline is behind us. After a week of non-stop trade rumours and news, we are back to solely focusing on what happens on the ice. On the ice Saturday, we have 10 games across the NHL. This includes the game we are looking at between the St. Louis Blues and the Los Angeles Kings. NHL Predictions St. Louis Blues vs. Los Angeles … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 8th St. Louis Blues Vs. Los Angeles Kings