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Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one. Breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche announced they will be without Bowen Byram, suffering from an undisclosed upper-body injury tonight. Though he practiced today, reports came out that he won’t be in the lineup against the San Jose Sharks. Bowen Byram is not feeling good today after the elbow the other night. He's out tonight. #Avs — Peter […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one. Breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche dropped three of their first four contests to start the season. They looked great on opening night against the Chicago Blackhawks, cruising to a 4-2 victory. The same couldn’t be said of the next three games. Against the St. Louis Blues and then Washington Capitals, the Avs never held a lead and […] READ MORE
The Edmonton Oilers announced today that goaltender Mike Smith landed on the team’s Injured Reserve (IR). That removes the netminder from their active roster, leaving a spot filled by Stuart Skinner from their AHL club. Skinner was recalled from the Bakersfield Condors in the same move, the team announced. 🔁 #Oilers roster move 🔁 🔸Mike […] READ MORE
When looking at the Seattle Kraken and their forwards, one thing jumps off the page: the fact that no name sticks out. Their team shows a lack of elite power on offence. The defence and goaltending rank up among the best in the league in both talent and depth, but the same just can’t be […] READ MORE
The New York Rangers announced that centre Ryan Strome entered the COVID-19 protocol established by the NHL. Though the team chose not to provide a timeline, he’s only unavailable with certainty for one game. In his place, the club recalled Greg McKegg from their AHL affiliate squad. UPDATE: Ryan Strome (COVID-19 protocol-related absence) will be […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche sit atop most projections for the 2021-22 season. Many have the team winning the President’s Trophy, and most agree that they’ve got the best odds to win the Stanley Cup too. Prior to last season, that sentiment was largely the same, as these high expectations are becoming the norm in Denver. But […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Monday that they will be without star centre Auston Matthews due to injury to begin the season. Matthews, dealing with a wrist injury, won’t play for at least the first three games. Auston Matthews to Miss at Least Three Games Meanwhile: TOR announces Auston Matthews will not play this […] READ MORE
On Monday, October 11th, the Seattle Kraken captain was named. On the day before opening night, Seattle announced Mark Giordano would serve as their captain heading into the inaugural campaign. To serve alongside him, the franchise selected Jordan Eberle, Yanni Gourde, Adam Larsson, and Jaden Schwartz as alternate captains. All five of the players chosen […] READ MORE