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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JANUARY 19: Max Domi #13 of the Chicago Blackhawks reacts during the third period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Tommy Bennett - Jan 27, 2023

It is no secret that the Chicago Blackhawks are poised to be sellers. As we all know the biggest fish and long-tenure members in Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane will most likely be dealt with. But today’s rumours focus on the possibility of a Max Domi trade. He is a player to keep watch on […]


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NHL Central Division: Dallas players celebrate goal
Justin Caron - Dec 8, 2022

The NHL season is rolling along full steam ahead; teams have now played past the season’s quarter mark. Some teams had played just as expected when the puck dropped for the new season. However, other teams have been surprising by either overachieving or underachieving through the league’s first quarter. Today we look at the performance […]

NHL Predictions

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Tommy Bennett - Nov 25, 2022

Up until the trade deadline, the rumour mill will keep churning when it comes to the Chicago Blackhawks. Two of their longest-tenured forwards ars on expiring deals, and it is just a matter of time before they both get moved. Jonathan Toews will be one to watch for, but today we focus on Chicago Blackhawks […]

Alex Metzger, Editor - Nov 20, 2022

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 […]

Alex Metzger, Editor - Nov 10, 2022

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 […]

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Paul Maurice of the Florida Panthers looks on against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at United Center on October 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Justin Caron - Nov 7, 2022

The position of an NHL head coach is a very difficult one. Often the coach becomes the scapegoat and is susceptible to the finger-pointing that comes with a team’s poor play or undesirable results. During the 2022 off-season, 10 new head coaches were hired. One month into the season has provided a small sample of […]

NHL Predictions

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 […]

Montrea Canadiens defenceman
Connor Lapalme - Oct 26, 2022

The Montreal Canadiens announced they have acquired defenceman Nicolas Beaudin from the Chicago Blackhawks. In exchange, the Habs send forward Cam Hills to the Blackhawks. Habs Acquire Hawks Defenceman The Canadiens have acquired defenseman Nicolas Beaudin from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Cam Hillis.#GoHabsGohttps://t.co/XHmSuolxKV — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) October 26, 2022 Beaudin has […]

NHL Predictions

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Jason Dickinson Vancouver Canucks
Erin Butler - Oct 7, 2022

A Vancouver Canucks trade happened in the middle of their final pre-season game on Friday night. Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that defenceman Riley Stillman has been acquired from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for forward Jason Dickinson and a second round draft pick (2024). — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) October 8, 2022 […]

2022-23 Chicago Blackhawks
Noah Foster, Editor - Sep 15, 2022

Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, […]

Connor Bedard
Aaron Itovitch - Sep 10, 2022

It is always more fun to predict the top teams. Teams poised for cup contention, and talented players at the best of their ability. On the polar opposite end, there are the lottery teams. After a rough season, there is always light at the end of the tunnel – a high draft pick. Adding a […]

Georgia McCann - Aug 29, 2022

With the Chicago Blackhawks entering full rebuild mode, fans in the Windy City have seen a number of key players traded for assets. Questions that were previously unthinkable now loom over the future of the two franchise faces. Both Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane have been rumoured to be available. In this edition of NHL […]



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