The Tyler Myers contract was one of the more dramatic announcements made by the previous Canucks administration. After four years of no playoffs, general manager Jim Benning needed to make a dramatic show in his fifth season with the team. And the fan and media reception was… relief? Big Guy, Big Deal for Tyler Myers […]

It’s Tuesday and we’ve got another edition of NHL rumours. There was one big move made in the league on Monday and that may make big ripples. However, there are plenty of other moves to talk about. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks and New Jersey Devils. All NHL rumours come […]

The possibility of a Vancouver Canucks rebuild comes down to one decision. And yes, it’s the one you think it is. The Canucks have a massive decision to make on one player. Lots of Possible Looks for a Vancouver Canucks Rebuild Questions Going Forward There are questions the Vancouver Canucks will need to answer soon, […]

It’s Monday and that means we got more NHL rumours. Today is another West Coast bias edition of the NHL rumours with all of them based in the Western Conference. Heck, let’s make it an all Pacific Division version. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks and Seattle Kraken. All NHL […]

The Patrik Allvin and Jim Rutherford press conference showed one thing. This isn’t last season’s – or any of the past seven years’ – Vancouver Canucks. Allvin and Rutherford Press Conference Prove They Are Always Working There are many issues to go through with the previous administration if you want. One of the constants through […]

It’s Monday and it’s time for another fresh batch of NHL rumours. We take another look at three teams that are missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. These three squads are looking to change their fortunes and make it back to the big dance soon. Today’s NHL rumours take a look at the Vancouver […]

The arrival of Bruce Boudreau, while not an isolated event, was a catalyst for the team. The turnaround was shocking, inspiring, and immediate. So why is there talk of his not returning? How Can Bruce Boudreau be “Too Successful”? Travis Green and the Canucks came home to a very tense city. Yes, the team had […]

The Vancouver Canucks season is coming to an end. A near-miss for making the playoffs after a fantastic turnaround mid-season (Bye Travis, bye Jim) and a fun but ultimately disappointing run to the finish line (BRUCE! THERE IT IS), has many fans turning to Twitter – and on each other in true Canucks fandom fashion […]

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 […]

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word On Hockey. We’re nearing the end of the regular season and teams are gearing up for what they hope is a lengthy playoff run. However, the teams who are out of the playoff hunt are now looking toward the NHL Draft Lottery […]

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 […]

It’s time to start your work week with a fresh dose of NHL rumours. General Managers have decisions to make regarding coaches and players alike. Can the two sides meet each other halfway to get a deal done in these three cases? Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks. […]

The latest Vancouver Canucks win streak wasn’t the longest of the season. It wasn’t even the most surprising of the season. But it was, inarguably, the one that fans were the most enthusiastic over. And then, well… Canucks Win Streak Gets Breaks Before this run, Vancouver had busily buried themselves in whatever playoff chase they […]

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 […]

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 […]

Vancouver Canucks captain Bo Horvat is ruled out with a lower-body injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Bo Horvat suffered a lower body injury last night. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Nils Höglander underwent successful surgery to repair a core muscle/groin injury. There is no timeline for his return. — Canucks […]

It was announced today that the Toronto Maple Leafs and defenceman Mark Giordano have agreed on a new deal. The contract is a two-year deal and has an AAV of $800,000. This is a huge move for Toronto and something that was rumoured to happen since they traded for him at the deadline. Defenceman Mark […]

The Florida Panthers 2021-22 season marked a year of massive changes and progression for the franchise. They trail the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Just a week ago, the team celebrated their first playoff series victory in 26 years. And just a couple of weeks before that, […]

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, we take a look at all the games going on around the NHL, giving analysis and our predictions on every game. The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is well underway. Today, our featured game of the day is the Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers. NHL Predictions: May 22nd […]

The Colorado Avalanche defenceman Samuel Girard was injured and left Game 3 against the St. Louis Blues Saturday night. The team has yet to make an official announcement on his availability. That being said, Girard was confirmed to have left the building via an ambulance to a local hospital. Our thoughts go out to Girard, […]

The St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington was injured and left Game 3 against the Colorado Avalanche Saturday night. The team has yet to make an official announcement on his availability. Jordan Binnington is dinged up after Nazem Kadri and Calle Rosen skated into him chasing a rebound. He's coming out of the game. Ville […]

After suffering a first-round loss in Game 7 to the New York Rangers, the Pittsburgh Penguins went straight to work. With some big names headed to UFA, the team locked up one of those. Winger Bryan Rust has officially signed an extension to remain a Pittsburgh Penguin for the foreseeable future. Hearing #LetsGoPens and Bryan […]

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2022 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […]