NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
It’s another edition of NHL rumours for you. We’re nearly a month away from the trade deadline and teams are getting into position. Some are in the position to go for it while others are selling off assets. Teams are going to have to decide which category they fall into. One team that will likely […] READ MORE
As the NHL season has just surpassed its halfway mark, there have been a lot of disappointing teams thus far. There are three NHL teams in particular who have disappointed us the most this season. Let’s take a look at which NHL teams have disappointed, examine their seasons up to this point, and determine why […] READ MORE
Last Word On Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, […] READ MORE
One general manager that stayed busy this off-season was Steve Yzerman. He did a fantastic job making upgrades to his club as they look to be more competitive in the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division. While one core piece has been rumoured in trades, one is looking to stay put. Today’s NHL Rumour is that […] READ MORE
The Detroit Red Wings signed free agent defenceman Ben Chiarot to a four-year contract worth $19 million, or $4.75 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2025-26 season. Red Wings, Ben Chiarot reportedly agree to 4-year deal with $4.75M AAV. https://t.co/eicSCr2wTK pic.twitter.com/chtmaP3pR7 — theScore (@theScore) July 13, 2022 Ben Chiarot Signed New Contract […] READ MORE
The Florida Panthers 2021-22 season marked a year of massive changes and progression for the franchise. They trail the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Just a week ago, the team celebrated their first playoff series victory in 26 years. And just a couple of weeks before that, […] READ MORE
In the early 1990’s, the NHL made efforts to expand the league into southern North America. From that expansion the Florida Panthers were born. Unfortunately, for almost the entirety of the franchise’s history, the Panthers served as the NHL’s punching bag. Over 28 seasons, the club experienced far more low’s than high’s. Albeit, some of […] 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 featured […] READ MORE
One of the most talked-about players this trade deadline is off the market as Ben Chiarot is finally dealt. The Montreal Canadiens have traded Chiarot to the Florida Panthers. The Canadiens are getting back Ty Smilanic, the Panthers 2023 first-round pick and their 2022 fourth-round pick. The Canadiens retain 50% of Chiarot’s salary and cap […] READ MORE
The busiest time of the year in the hockey world has arrived, the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. Halfway through, it appears that the Montreal Canadiens are in a bit of a pickle as they are coming off of a historically bad first half of the season under former coach Dominique Ducharme. This start is not […] READ MORE
Matthew Mountjoy is a college student, Journalist, and aspiring hockey insider from Oshawa, Ontario. On the NHL side, he is a fan of the Montreal Canadiens and the now-defunct Atlanta Thrashers, although he tries to remain unbiased. Matthew also follows the OHL, rooting for his hometown Oshawa Generals.