NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves […] READ MORE
The Arizona Coyotes have signed pending restricted free agent goalie Karel Vejmelka to a 3-year contract worth $8.175 million, or $2.725 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2024-25 season. The Coyotes also have agreed to trade a fourth-round pick to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Nathan Smith and Bryan Little‘s contract. […] 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
When the Jack Adams Award finalists were announced, Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice was not listed. All of the coaches listed are worthy of the nomination, but what Maurice did with the Jets this year was remarkable. However, being in the Western Conference Maurice and Jets do not get the respect they deserve. In […] READ MORE
The NHL began Phase 3 of its Return to Play plan today, allowing teams to hold formal training camps in their home cities. On July 12, the Winnipeg Jets released their roster for training camp. There are 18 forwards, 12 defencemen, and 3 goaltenders. Notably, 31-year-old winger, Bryan Little, was not on this roster of players. READ MORE
The Winnipeg Jets announced that center Bryan Little is sidelined for the rest of the season with a perforated eardrum that will require surgery. Little is also going to have a surgical procedure done to help repair the perforated ear drum that has a three-month recovery period. — Ken Wiebe (@WiebesWorld) February 15, 2020 Bryan […] READ MORE
The Winnipeg Jets announced that centre Andrew Copp is week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Maurice says Copp won’t play tomorrow. He’ll have a couple more tests, but Maurice says the injury looks week-to-week. Copp won’t play before Christmas. — Mitchell Clinton (@MitchellClinton) December 18, 2019 Andrew Copp out with Upper-body Injury On Tuesday night in […] READ MORE
The Winnipeg Jets announced this morning that forward Bryan Little needed 25-30 stitches after taking a puck to the head in Tuesday nights game against the New Jersey Devils. It has now been announced that he has been placed on Injured Reserve. He is dealing with Vertigo but is expected to make a full recovery. […] READ MORE
Injuries continue to mount for the Winnipeg Jets as forward Patrik Laine will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. Patrik Laine will not play on Friday night. He’s been battling a Lower body injury. He practiced Thursday but it didn’t go well. Bryan Little is questionable for Friday as well. #NHLJets — […] READ MORE
The last thing the Winnipeg Jets needed to start the season was more injuries, especially to their defence. We will get to that in a moment. The Jets announced a couple of roster moves before their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. First, the Jets recalled defenceman Sami Niku and Nelson Nogier from the Manitoba Moose. […] READ MORE
Jim is a 2008 graduate of Saint Michaels College who is currently writing about the NHL for Last Word on Hockey. His work includes writing about the New Jersey Devils as well as NHL Notebooks for the Metro and Central Division. Jim has a passion for the game of hockey. As one coach put it "he is the student of the game." When Jim is not writing he can be found at the local rinks playing or being a referee. Throughout his time in the game, Jim continues to coach a local high school team. In addition, he broadcasted several New Jersey Junior Rockets games for the Eastern Hockey League. Reach him on Twitter: @JimBiringer