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It’s no secret, Zach Hyman is as vital to the success of the Toronto Maple Leafs as any of his teammates. He won’t score as many goals as Auston Matthews, or dazzle with the puck like Mitch Marner. However, his value is irreplaceable and almost untraceable on the stat sheet. Which makes it that much […] READ MORE
Hockey is going strong, but we at Last Word on Hockey are 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 at this date in hockey history for September 26, featuring the Boston […] READ MORE
For many reasons, overtime in playoff hockey is exhilarating. It’s the ultimate do-or-die stretch in sports, and when it comes to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, overtime is must-watch. For both involved teams and their fanbases, overtime stress levels are obviously amped up. These emotions increase even more when a man advantage occurs. A penalty can […] READ MORE
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 May 25th, featuring Mark Messier. Today […] READ MORE
Last Word On Hockey brings our Team of the Decade series. We will dive into the best player at each position this decade for every organization. The biggest and best at each position, with the most memorable moments in franchise history. Here is the Pittsburgh Penguins decade lineup. Pittsburgh Penguins Decade Team Left Wing: Chris […] READ MORE
Free agent forward Chris Kunitz has retired after 15 seasons in the National Hockey League. He announced his retirement on Tuesday and will join the Chicago Blackhawks organization as a player development advisor. Forward Chris Kunitz announced his retirement following 15 seasons in the @NHL. Congrats on an incredible playing career Kuni! Kunitz now joins […] READ MORE
The Chicago Blackhawks 2019-20 roster questions involve which of their restricted free agents or unrestricted free agents will be resigned this off-season. READ MORE
It’s Monday and it’s time for another fresh batch of NHL trade rumours. We examine potential deals and contract signings ahead of the Feb. 25 trade deadline. Today we look at the Ottawa Senators, Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins. We take all NHL trade rumours from the original source and these are subject to change. […] READ MORE
The Chicago Blackhawks have signed unrestricted free agent forward Chris Kunitz to a one-year deal. Financial terms have not yet been released. Cam Ward 1 year $3M to Blackhawks, who also signed Chris Kunitz to 1-year deal and Brandon Manning to 2-year deal. — Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) July 1, 2018 Chris Kunitz Signs with the […] READ MORE
When the Pittsburgh Penguins collected their first two championships in 1991 and 1992, player-related transactions, Ron Francis (1991) and Rick Tocchet (1992), were the catalyst that catapulted the Penguins to the apex of the hockey world. In 2009, a personnel change of a different type and addition of perennial performer provided a spark. That spark […] READ MORE