NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
As we approach the midway point to the season, there are plenty of teams to watch for. The standings are beginning to take shape and some sit in good position as the playoffs draw nearer and nearer. One team that has turned heads is the Vegas Golden Knights. Things have gone great under new head […] READ MORE
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
There have been numerous question marks surrounding the Vegas Golden Knights. After the first time the team has missed the playoffs, many are wondering how they can get back there. The team has seen some big names such as Max Pacioretty being shipped off to the Carolina Hurricanes but also starting goalie Robin Lehner being out […] READ MORE
With the season approaching, teams are ironing out rosters and trying to finagle money around to make sure they are cap compliant for the beginning of the season. Due to a mid-season trade last season, the San Jose Sharks are looking at going into next season with three goalies unless they are able to move […] READ MORE
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 […] READ MORE
It’s time once again for another edition of NHL rumours. Today is another West Coast bias edition where we feature Western teams. Some big-time players are going to have their futures decided this off-season. The trade deadline is over, but we got plenty of NHL rumours. Today’s edition has the Vancouver Canucks, Arizona Coyotes and […] READ MORE
The Minnesota Wild have traded goaltender Kaapo Kahkonen and a fifth-round pick to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for left-shot defenseman Jacob Middleton. The deal comes in the direct aftermath of Wild general manager, Bill Guerin, obtaining Marc-Andre Fleury via trade from the Chicago Blackhawks. Sharks also get a 5th RD pick from Minnesota […] READ MORE
A bad NHL team should have one objective: become a very good NHL team. In some cases, the path is short, in other cases, the path is long. The 2021-22 San Jose Sharks are not a good team. And their path to becoming a good team, well, it will take a while. The problem with […] READ MORE
With the NHL season underway, that means the Last Word on Hockey Show is back again on the MAD Radio Network. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com was back alongside Marc Weiss and Coach Jay were back for the third episode of the season. The boys take a look at the 2021-22 Central Division and […] READ MORE
Welcome to our latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. The Puck Drop Preview series takes you through each team as the season is fast approaching. The preview will focus on the narratives surrounding the team ending last year, during the offseason, and heading into the 2021-22 season. Puck Drop Preview also focuses on what […] READ MORE
After spending time as a player and development coach in both Canada and Russia, Alex took his passion for hockey and the unique perspective gained from his playing days and brought that to the journalism side of the game. Alex currently resides in Central Florida and enjoys covering all things hockey. You can catch his analysis work here at Last Word On Hockey and follow his live-game takes on twitter @alexslemp