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In the latest episode of TSN’s “Insider Trading”, Darren Dreger reported that preliminary talks began regarding an extension for Cole Caufield. The young right winger looks set for a hefty raise from the Montreal Canadiens. This season marks the last of his entry-level contract, with an $880,833 cap hit. An extension for Caufield, 22, looms […] READ MORE
No longer a secret around the league, the Seattle Kraken look good this season. In almost every way, the 2022-23 version of this franchise stands heads and tails above their 2021-22 inaugural team. As of this writing, Seattle sits second in the Pacific Division, behind the Vegas Golden Knights by just two points, with two […] READ MORE
Just a month ago, the Seattle Kraken claimed Eeli Tolvanen off of waivers from the Nashville Predators. Tolvanen entered the NHL as a first-round pick back in 2017. The Preds drafted him back then, and in the five seasons since, dressed him a total of 135 times. In those games, Tolvanen recorded 25 goals and […] READ MORE
Oh, what a difference a year can make. People change, expectations shift, failures and successes occur. Regardless of the job, the industry, the people, or anything, the only constant in life is change. Some change happens slowly, over the course of many months, years, trials and tribulations. In the world of professional sports, teams typically […] READ MORE
The San Jose Sharks continue making calls regarding a potential trade for defenceman Erik Karlsson. Karlsson’s name swirled in rumours all season long, and as the deadline approaches, things picked up significantly. San Jose Sharks Making Calls to Trade Erik Karlsson With another four years left on his current contract, initially an Erik Karlsson trade […] 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
One year ago, the Florida Panthers won the President’s Trophy after finishing with the highest point total league-wide. Today, roughly 45% of the way through the 2022-23 season, circumstances sit in a drastically different position. With a record of 16-16-4, the team sits on the outside of the playoff race looking in. And the gap […] READ MORE
Welcome back to NHL rumours. Each day, we look at the latest happenings around the league. From new contracts to injuries to trades, we have it all. Today, we look at a rumour about the Toronto Maple Leafs need on forward before the trade deadline. Toronto Maple Leafs Need a Forward Before Deadline On the […] 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
Welcome back to NHL rumours. Each day, we look at the latest happenings around the league. From new contracts to injuries, to trades, we have it all. Today, we look at a rumour about the Washington Capitals rebuild, and Alex Ovechkin on his quest to catch Wayne Gretzky. Washington Capitals Won’t Rebuild While Ovechkin Chases […] READ MORE
Robert MacDonald is a former collegiate goaltender for St. Olaf College (Div 3 NCAA) and Western Washington University (Div 2 ACHA). He also rostered briefly with the Winkler Flyers (MJHL) and Wenatchee Wild (NAHL), but played most of his junior career with the Bellingham Blazers (NPHL). Robert began contributing with LWOH in 2018. Today, he also serves the Seattle Kraken organization as an Emergency Backup Goaltender (EBUG).