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It has been bittersweet when it comes to hanging up the skates. We already saw it earlier in the offseason with Boston Bruins’ Zdeno Chara retiring from the game of hockey. Another player has chosen the same path. Andy Greene, who spent this past season with the New York Islanders, has officially retired from professional […] READ MORE
There was once upon a time where the New Jersey Devils lived in the glory days. The core of the team was based around stat goaltender Martin Brodeur and stout defence in Scott Stevens, Ken Daneyko, and Scott Niedermayer. Prolific forwards made a name for themselves and the team went on to win the Stanley […] READ MORE
Ryan Pulock was extended by the New York Islanders late on Wednesday night. The contract is for eight years and is worth a total of $50 million. The first five years include a no-trade clause, and the last three include a limited no-trade clause. First 5 years no trade clause. Last 3 years…limited no trade. […] READ MORE
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the Final Four as we are at the semifinal round. The Last Word on Hockey Show was back on the MAD Radio Network. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com was back alongside Coach Jay and March Weiss. Last week the boys were live from the Marriott across the street […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils have announced that Nico Hischier will become the 12th captain in franchise history. ** Breaking News** @nicohischier to be named the Captain of the @NJDevils . He joins @PredsNHL Roman Josi as two Swiss born Captains in the @NHL . @NHLNetwork @MySwitzerland_e @SwissHockeyNews @NationalLeague #HockeyTwitter pic.twitter.com/Cm0dFeTtJo — Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) February […] READ MORE
Welcome to Puck Drop Preview 2020-21, where Last Word on Hockey gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season and offers our insight and analysis. Make sure to stick around until the end of the series, where we’ll offer our full predictions for […] READ MORE
The New York Islanders have announced they have signed veteran defenceman Andy Greene to a new contract. In addition, the Islanders officially announced they signed Matt Martin and Cory Schneider Lamoriello confirms Cory Schneider, Matt Martin and Andy Greene have signed and will be in #Isles camp — Arthur Staple (@StapeAthletic) December 31, 2020 Andy […] READ MORE
Normally we’d be in the midst of starting up another hockey season now, but we’re in a different world. Last Word on Hockey is still 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 […] READ MORE
The New York Islanders are unlikely to have defenceman Johnny Boychuk available for the team’s second play-in game against the Florida Panthers. Boychuk only played 5:17 in the first game, which New York won 2-1. The team will have several options warm-up including Andy Greene and Noah Dobson. The Athletic’s Arthur Staple revealed the Boychuk […] READ MORE
As the NHL moves ahead with its Return to Play plan, Last Word on Hockey is taking a look towards 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