
Arizona Coyotes Best and Worst Free Agent Signings
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how […] READ MORE

NHL Rumours: Free Agent Linked with Return to Long Island
This summer, former pending restricted free agent Sonny Milano was surprisingly not qualified by the Anaheim Ducks. He subsequently became an unrestricted free agent and has yet to be picked up by a new team. This has led to plenty of speculation as to his next landing spot. Sonny Milano has been linked to the […] READ MORE

2022 World Junior Championship Predictions: Latvia vs Czechia
Both Latvia and Czechia are going into Sunday’s game reeling from losses in their previous game. Latvia did get an extra point for taking Slovakia to overtime. The Czechs are coming off a 5-1 thumping from Team Canada on Saturday. Both teams are trying to jostle for position in Group A. The Latvia vs Czechia […] READ MORE

Anaheim Ducks Best And Worst Free Agency Signings
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how […] READ MORE

NHL Rumours: Golden Knights May Target Canadiens Goaltender
The Vegas Golden Knights are in a tough spot now that goaltender Robin Lehner underwent hip surgery, and is expected to miss the entire 2022-2023 season. An option for them is to roll with the current tandem of both Logan Thompson and Laurent Brossoit, which would be more of an experiment than anything. Another option […] READ MORE

2022 World Junior Championships Predictions: Slovakia vs Finland
On the second last day of round robin competition, we give you the Finland and Slovakia game prediction. Both teams will have something to play for in this matchup. This contest will judge the gap between a perennial tournament powerhouse, and a team trying to lessen that gap. Team Slovakia is trying to prove they […] READ MORE

What Jim Montgomery Brings to the Table As the Boston Bruins Head Coach
On June 6th, Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney made a surprising announcement. The team fired head coach Bruce Cassidy. The former Boston Bruins head coach made six straight playoff appearances and had an overall record of 245-108-46. Sweeney’s search for the 29th head coach in franchise history ended on July 1st. Jim Montgomery, former Dallas Stars […] READ MORE

2022 World Junior Championship Predictions: Canada vs Czechia
Team Canada is rolling along at the 2022 World Junior Championships. The hosts look to be in a class with the United States as the best of the tournament. This is including not having top players such as Shane Wright and Owen Power. The Canadians are coming off an 11-1 thumping of Slovakia. Team Czechia […] READ MORE

The Vancouver Canucks Trading from Strength or Not at All
The Vancouver Canucks trading from strength is the only real option to change the team. “The most shocking thing that could happen at the draft is nothing happening at the draft.” -Various Canucks pundits, before July 7th. Canucks Need Trades The current iteration of the Vancouver Canucks can start the 2022-23 season. They have a […] READ MORE