NHL Prospects

Kyle Pereira - Mar 30, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […]


Kyle Pereira - Mar 25, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […]

Kyle Pereira - Mar 23, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […]

Kyle Pereira - Mar 19, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […]

Jayden Struble signs

The Montreal Canadiens have added another young defenceman as Jayden Struble signs a two-year, entry-level contract. Struble recently wrapped up a decorated college career at Northeastern University in the NCAAs. The deal will see the defender make $775,000 per season at the NHL level and starts in 2023-24 campaign. He also signed an AHL contract […]

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours to start the work week. We’re past the NHL trade deadline, but there plenty of moves to be made. The NCAA men’s college hockey season is heading towards tournament. This means some prime college picks may make the jump to the pros. Some general managers wonder if […]

Kyle Pereira - Mar 11, 2023

The 2023 NHL draft class is a loaded one. From the top with Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli, it is arguably one of the best classes in recent memory. Add to the fact that there are some intriguing names throughout the projected first-round, and it’s clear this draft is also deep. The USNTDP also holds […]

Kyle Pereira - Mar 10, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […]

Corson Ceulemans Signs
Owen Singh - Mar 7, 2023

Earlier this afternoon, the Columbus Blue Jackets announced the signing of 2021 first-round draft picks Corson Ceulemans to an entry-level contract beginning next season. The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed 2021 first-round pick Corson Ceulemans to a three-year, entry level contract beginning with the 2023-24 [email protected] | #CBJhttps://t.co/LMJhLPTsha — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 7, […]

Kyle Pereira - Mar 7, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […]

Kyle Pereira - Feb 28, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […]

Kyle Pereira - Feb 26, 2023

Main Photo: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots […]

NHL Player Development of first round picks.
Kyle Pereira - Feb 24, 2023

,NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With all forwards […]

Kyle Pereira - Feb 22, 2023

NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece […]

Kyle Pereira - Feb 18, 2023

Main Photo: John Mersits / USA TODAY NETWORK The 2023 NHL draft class is a loaded one. From the top with Connor Bedard and Adam Fantilli, it is arguably one of the best classes in recent memory. Add to the fact that there are some intriguing names throughout the projected first-round, and it’s clear this […]

Kyle Pereira - Feb 17, 2023

Main Photo: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots […]



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