NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
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 […] READ MORE
Nearing the trade deadline, the St Louis Blues trade winger Ivan Barbashev to the Vegas Golden Knights. In exchange, they received forward prospect Zach Dean from Vegas. Barbashev is in his last year of a two-year, $4,5 million contract and is set to become an unrestricted free agent by the end of the season. TRADE ALERT: […] READ MORE
Every Monday, Last Word on Hockey will survey the Fantasy Hockey landscape and select a handful of players to assist in your weekly match. We will attempt to select “Studs” who may be available in your league as opposed to those who we know are already owned by other teams. The “Duds” will most certainly […] READ MORE
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. There are plenty of rumours to go around as we head towards the March 3 deadline. Some teams are going to either go for a Stanley Cup Playoff spot. However, there are others that will have to reassess their future. The St. Louis Blues are in a […] READ MORE
The Colorado Avalanche defenceman Samuel Girard was injured and left Game 3 against the St. Louis Blues Saturday night. The team has yet to make an official announcement on his availability. That being said, Girard was confirmed to have left the building via an ambulance to a local hospital. Our thoughts go out to Girard, […] READ MORE
Forward James Neal has signed a one-year deal worth $750,000 with the St. Louis Blues. This signing comes after Neal joined the team on a professional tryout. James Neal, $750K in STL https://t.co/egBSeuqg3f — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) October 9, 2021 James Neal Signs With St. Louis After a disappointing last season, Neal surprised everyone by […] READ MORE
On Friday, the St. Louis Blues announced that they have re-signed restricted free agent forward Ivan Barbashev to a two-year contract. Barbashev’s new deal is worth $4.5 million or $2.25 million AAV. The contract keeps the 25-year-old with the Blues through the end of the 2022-23 season. HE’S BACK! Ivan Barbashev has agreed to terms […] READ MORE
It seems like there is new St. Louis Blues injury news every day. In some cases, it’s good news like Vladimir Tarasenko or Tyler Bozak skating with the team. In most cases, however, there is another name being added to the ever-growing injury list. It’s getting hard to keep up with who is out, how […] 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
The St. Louis Blues have announced that forward Oskar Sundqvist is considered day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The team was already missing several other forwards but this is yet one more obstacle on the way to a repeat Stanley Cup effort. Oskar Sundqvist has been placed on injured reserve […] READ MORE
Doug Winkey is 30-years-old and serves as a staff writer for both Last Word on Hockey and Last Word on Baseball. In addition to being a huge Avalanche and Rockies fan, he covers news across the NHL. His other sporting interest include the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Iowa State University in the NCAA