NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for April 25th, featuring Mario Lemieux. Today […] READ MORE
Avangard Omsk of the KHL has signed free agent defencemen Alexei Emelin to a two-year contract. Emelin was most recently with the Nashville Predators before deciding to head overseas once again. He joins his former Montreal teammate David Desharnais. READ MORE
Our Free Agent Frenzy series continues with a look at the top 10 UFA defencemen. The class is not as star-studded as the forward group and this is especially true after the Washington Capitals re-signed John Carlson. However, there are some players that can help teams out on the blueline. The names may not be […] READ MORE
The NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Filip Forsberg of the Nashville Predators will receive a three-game suspension, without pay, for interference on New York Rangers forward Jimmy Vesey. Forsberg will forfeit $96,774 during this suspension. Nashville’s Filip Forsberg suspended three games for interference on NY Rangers’ Jimmy Vesey. https://t.co/7gTton1szC — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) February […] READ MORE
The Stanley Cup runners-up continue to lock up the core of this team for the immediate future. The Nashville Predators extended the contracts of three key defensemen. Although the top four (Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis, P.K. Subban and Mattias Ekholm) have already been secured for varying lengths that run up to and through the 2021-22 […] READ MORE
2017-2018 Nashville Predators; Welcome to Puck Drop Preview 2017-18, where LastWordOnHockey.com gives you an in depth look at the Nashville Predators. READ MORE
Nashville Predators general manager David Poile has announced that defenseman Ryan Ellis is expected to miss the next four to six months in order to recover from off-season surgery. Although there is no definite timetable for his return, Poile is hopeful that 26-year-old will be healthy enough to return in early January. Ryan Ellis Expected […] READ MORE
While he won't fill the score sheet, newest Hab Karl Alzner is a reliable top four defenseman. known for his defensive shutdown style. READ MORE
Evaluating the Nashville Predators defense bottom-four through advanced analytics determines who should make up the third pairing come October. READ MORE
With the NHL season over the and free agency period open, it is time to evaluate the Nashville Predators offseason, current roster, and prospects. READ MORE
