NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
“That’s why you play the games,” is the unofficial motto for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or at least it should be. Out of all major sports in North America, the NHL feels the most unpredictable. Upsets happen in every league every year, but with seemingly more frequency in hockey. And this year stands out significantly […] READ MORE
In a strange bit of news, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin stepped away from the team indefinitely. Though currently unavailable, Nichushkin could be back at any moment. He may play game four, but at the moment that status remains completely up-in-the-air. This absence also explains why the power forward missed game three. Valeri Nichushkin Unavailable, […] READ MORE
The NHL season is rolling along full steam ahead; teams have now played past the season’s quarter mark. Some teams had played just as expected when the puck dropped for the new season. However, other teams have been surprising by either overachieving or underachieving through the league’s first quarter. Today we look at the performance […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how teams have boosted […] READ MORE
In today’s NHL, teams coming off a Stanley Cup Championship typically face losing a valuable player or two in the off-season. That’s mainly due to the salary cap, especially since it hasn’t moved much since the pandemic began. Usually, it comes down to a big name reaching free agency, or a couple of depth players […] READ MORE
The Calgary Flames have reportedly signed free agent centre Nazem Kadri. The contract is for seven years but no financial information has been released yet. According to Kevin Weekes, Calgary is also working on a potential deal to move centre Sean Monahan. Kadri deal to the Flames is being finalized. 7 year deal is believed […] READ MORE
Nazem Kadri entered as one of the highest-profile free agents hitting the market this summer. Now, weeks after free agency opened, he still remains available. Well, publicly, at least. In private, behind closed doors, his contract may already be executed. Multiple teams want the centre, but his asking price remains high and his desired term […] READ MORE
Nazem Kadri has been everything the Colorado Avalanche have hoped for since they acquired him in a trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs, except for his high hit on Justin Faulk during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs. When the Avs brought in Kadri they were in desperate need of some depth help, especially at the […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche did it. After consecutive years of disappointment and falling short, they finally broke through. In 2021-22, the Avs brought home the Stanley Cup for the first time in 21 years. It marked the third Cup-winning season for the franchise, all three with Joe Sakic at the helm. He captained the team when […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche re-signed restricted free agent right winger Artturi Lehkonen to a five-year contract worth $22.5million, or $4.5 million per season. This contract carries him through the 2026-27 season. Artturi Lehkonen is staying with the @Avalanche after signing a five-year extension, per @FriedgeHNIC. ✍️ What do you think of the deal? 🤔 #NHLFreeAgency | […] READ MORE
Robert MacDonald is a former collegiate goaltender for St. Olaf College (Div 3 NCAA) and Western Washington University (Div 2 ACHA). He also rostered briefly with the Winkler Flyers (MJHL) and Wenatchee Wild (NAHL), but played most of his junior career with the Bellingham Blazers (NPHL). Robert began contributing with LWOH in 2018. Today, he also serves the Seattle Kraken organization as an Emergency Backup Goaltender (EBUG).