NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
It’s most hockey fan’s favourite time of year, the trade deadline. Everyone loves to speculate about trades; Who is buying, who is selling, who is available, what is the price. In Habs crazed Montreal, the anticipation goes up a notch or two. Fans and the talking heads always link the Habs to all the big […] READ MORE
The Buffalo Sabres Coach Ralph Krueger announced today that forwards Curtis Lazar and Kyle Okposo are both day-to-day after sustaining lower-body injuries. This means that both players are likely to miss the beginning of the 2020-21 NHL regular season. Buffalo Sabres Injuries: Kyle Okposo and Curtis Lazar Ralph Krueger said that Curtis Lazar and Kyle […] READ MORE
The Buffalo Sabres have signed free-agent forward Cody Eakin to a two-year $4.5 million contract, equalling $2.25 million per season. Eakin’s new contract carries him through the 2021-22 season. Cody Eakin to BUF 2x $2.25. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 10, 2020 Cody Eakin Signs with the Buffalo Sabres Drafted by the Washington Capitals in […] READ MORE
As the NHL moves ahead with its Return to Play plan, Last Word on Hockey is taking a look toward 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
Minutes into Game One of the Winnipeg Jets–Calgary Flames qualifying round series Friday night, Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk had himself in the centre of controversy. Tkachuk had finished his check on Jets star forward Mark Scheifele, who went down in agony while clenching his left leg. Scheifele did not return with what’s expected to be […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word’s Draft Boom and Bust series. As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best and worst pick since the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The biggest boom is a player that had the best value relative to where they were selected. Meaning, no one in the first […] 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 24th, featuring the 1988 Stanley […] READ MORE
Even as hockey leagues all over the world take a hiatus, the Last Word on Hockey team is still devoted to publishing quality content in the absence of live sports. Our NHL Rivalry Breakdown series hopes to fill the void. Each article will take a look at two longtime rivals (or in this case two […] READ MORE
Vegas Golden Knights Move Cody Eakin to Winnipeg Jets The Vegas Golden Knights have agreed to trade Cody Eakin to the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for a conditional fourth-round 2021 pick which could move to a third-round selection if the Jets make the playoffs or re-sign Eakin. Conditional 4th that could go to a 3rd. […] READ MORE
News has broken that Vegas Golden Knights forward Valentin Zykov has been suspended 20 games for violating the league’s substance abuse rules. Jesse Granger of The Athletic was among the first to announce via Twitter. Breaking: Valentin Zykov has been suspended 20 games for violating the terms of the NHL/NHLPA Performance Enhancing Substances Program.#VegasBorn — […] READ MORE