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The injury bug is going around. Not only with the skill guys up front, but to the goaltenders. Unfortunate events have seen the New Jersey Devils lose Mackenzie Blackwood with an MCL strain. One other team has felt this much worse. The Toronto Maple Leaf’s goaltenders are both down with injuries. For how long remains […] READ MORE
The Ottawa Senators lose their top point-getter to injury. Drake Batherson went down with a lower-body injury in the game against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. As a result, he left the game and did not return. Batherson will be out long term. DJ Smith says he won’t go to the all star game. It’s […] READ MORE
The Buffalo Sabres have finally made a move for a goaltender. They’ve acquired Malcolm Subban from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for future considerations (meaning: nothing). The team has had goaltending problems for a while now and it’s hurt them more than imaginable. We have acquired goaltender Malcolm Subban from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange […] 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
According to several reports the New Jersey Devils are adhering to COVID-19 protocols as they will not play games this week as they did with an outbreak within their group. Originally the game on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins has been officially postponed. Also, the Devils will not play any games through February 6th with […] READ MORE
Prior to the game against the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon, the New Jersey Devils announced forward Kyle Palmieri was a scratch. Just minutes before puck drop, the team his absence from today’s game was a COVID-related absence. #NEWS: Following protocols, RW Kyle Palmieri will not play today due to a Covid-related absence. pic.twitter.com/3cE03PgyyB — […] READ MORE
It’s Monday and it’s time to start off the week with another edition of NHL rumours. We’re coming off the fallout of the big swap between the Columbus Blue Jackets and Winnipeg Jets. The league is also trying to figure out how draft the upcoming crop of talent despite many having limited seasons. This edition […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils have claimed Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Aaron Dell off of waivers. Devils have some time before figuring out what to do with Eric Comrie. Aaron Dell will need one-week quarantine before needing to be activated by Devils. https://t.co/9MqP5nsLjz — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) January 18, 2021 Aaron Dell Claimed By Devils Many […] READ MORE
The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed goaltender Aaron Dell. Dell’s deal is for one-year worth $800,000. 🖋️ We’ve signed Aaron Dell to a one-year contract. #LeafsForever Details: https://t.co/SgtzT0Ayw0 pic.twitter.com/Ji7bFRYN6m — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) October 14, 2020 Maple Leafs Sign Goaltender Aaron Dell Over Dell’s four-year career, he has played as the backup goaltender for […] READ MORE
As the NHL moves ahead with its Return to Play plan, Last Word on Hockey is taking a look toward the offseason. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how this operates has seen sweeping changes. […] READ MORE
Josh is a Minneapolis-based journalist and editor covering anything and everything NHL with a soft spot for the Leafs. He's one-third of the Throwing Haymakers Podcast and is a new face in the world of advanced analytics. He's been with Last Word on Sports since March of 2019. You can reach him on Twitter at @JoshLwoh, or by email at [email protected]