European Leagues
The Detroit Red Wings announced on Twitter today that they have signed Swedish rookie star forward Pontus Andreasson from Lulea of the SHL to a one year deal: UPDATE: The Detroit #RedWings today signed right wing Pontus Andreasson to a one-year contract. Details: https://t.co/B9RB4JHOAn pic.twitter.com/w48Cob080I — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) May 16, 2022 Pontus Andreasson […]
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 […]
The Atlanta Thrashers have been in the media for the first time in a long time after the NHL started one of their many efforts to save the Arizona Coyotes, even though they’ve been virtually lifeless for more than a decade. Meanwhile, the NHL practically walked the Thrashers to the door when True North Sports […]
Notable Finnish team Jokerit Helsinki quits the Russian-based KHL after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jokerit has competed in the KHL since 2014 and previously competed in Finland’s top league (Liiga, 1 Divisioona, SM-Sarja) since 1967. Jokerit Helsinki Quits KHL Over Ukranian Invasion MTV reporting that Finnish ice hockey team Jokerit have quit the Russian-dominated Kontinental […]
NHL general managers have gotten better about recognizing talent and capitalizing on it. However, there are still skilled players that fall through the cracks. These players were pushed out of the league in some way or another. Whether it be by not qualifying them, terminating their contract, or sending them to the AHL, they have […]
Liiga hockey is the top professional hockey league within the region of Finland. Within the entire European region, this league holds as one of the top professional hockey leagues, and in fact comes in third place, from the rankings of the IIHF. Created in 1975, it replaced the old amateur league of SM-sarja, and since […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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 2021 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]
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The NHL announced recently that they aren’t able to host the much anticipated World Cup of Hockey in 2024. The event is now scheduled to be held in 2025 however there is still much uncertainty. With controversy surrounding Russia’s eligibility as well as the return of Team North America and Team Europe, there are still […]
Any team that moves their captain is making a choice. But the Vancouver Canucks trading Bo Horvat has one big effect that fans might not have considered. The Trouble With Trading Bo Horvat There was one thing on every Vancouver fan’s mind in the 2022 off-season. How much was J.T. Miller going to bring in […]
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 […]
The Columbus Blue Jackets announced today they have signed 2022 third-round draft pick Jordan Dumais to a three-year entry-level contract. NEWS: #CBJ have signed 2022 third round pick Jordan Dumais to a three-year entry level contract. The 18-year-old @HFXMooseheads forward leads the Canadian Hockey League (QMJHL, OHL, WHL) in scoring in 2022-23 with 19-30-49 in […]
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 […]
Last season, the New Jersey Devils ran seven goaltenders through the blue paint. Mackenzie Blackwood, Scott Wedgewood, Nico Daws, Jon Gillies, Andrew Hammond, Akira Schmid, and Jonathan Bernier all put in minutes for the Devils. However, none put up the performance the team was looking for in trying to become a contender. The position was […]
When Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk, and Claude Giroux step on the ice, they will dominate. The organization has been on a roller coaster for a few months, but there are some positive signs. The development of Stutzle, the maturity of the captain, and the calming influence of the veteran leader are positive. Therefore, let us […]