NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
It’s the middle of the long, hot summer. However, we still have have plenty of NHL rumours to talk about. Teams are trying to get under the $82.5 million salary cap but still have to sign some key components. There are still hard decisions to make and the second buyout window is now open. The […] READ MORE
Carolina Hurricanes defenceman Jake Gardiner is scheduled to have hip surgery over the offseason. He will be placed on LTIR and is unavailable for this season. Waddell says he thought it was 50-50 Habs would match or not match. Says Canes should have no cap issues. Says Jake Gardiner will have hip surgery and will […] READ MORE
With the Seattle Kraken Expansion Draft, 2021 NHL Entry Draft and free agency now behind us, things have started to slow down. However, there are still lots of NHL rumours flying around the league, so let’s get dive right into it. NHL Rumours New York Rangers Rumour: Larry Brooks from the New York Sports speculates […] READ MORE
Defenceman Jaccob Slavin is out with a lower-body injury for game two against the Nashville Predators. Usually the second alternate captain for the Carolina Hurricanes, Sebastian Aho will assume those duties tonight. Jaccob Slavin is out tonight with a lower-body injury. Jake Gardiner will draw in on defense for the #Canes. Sebastian Aho wearing the […] READ MORE
What happens when a Bruins fan faces off against two Maple Leafs fans? Intellectual discussion about all aspects of hockey, of course! Throwing Haymakers is a podcast started by Last Word on Sports writers Brandon Higley-Blair and Josh Erickson, as well as Mat Sheridan. Discussing everything from playoffs to predictions to pretty snipes, Throwing Haymakers […] READ MORE
Welcome to the latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. Each day, we will take a look at a new team and examine three of their potential breakout or bounce-back players. What are these? These are players that have the chance to make a serious difference with their teams. Whether that’s as someone who […] READ MORE
Preview (opens in a new tab)Last Word on Hockey’s NHL Rumours is continuing to hop this week, even as Free Agent Frenzy begins to wind down. General managers are still trying to shuffle money around to fit internal constraints. Plus, there is still a bevy of restricted free agents to sign. Some high-profile players and […] READ MORE
During the NHL’s hiatus, we at 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 July 4th, featuring Zach Parise and Ryan […] 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 Toronto Maple Leafs decade lineup. Toronto Maple Leafs Decade Team Left-Wing: James […] READ MORE
As the playoffs draw closer, I’ll be doing a weekly fantasy hockey streamers piece to hopefully give you a slight edge. Each week, I’ll dive into the highly-coveted Friday-Sunday splits. Most weeks there is a wealth of opportunity to capitalize on some players who can give you two extra starts on light game nights. My […] READ MORE
Arkansas guy who loves to play, watch, and sometimes write about sports. Partial to my Hogs, St. Louis teams, US National teams, and Liverpool FC. I also teach English to high school kids. When I'm not teaching or doing anything related to sports, I'm probably playing video games or being an awesome hubs/dad. Either way, I'm almost always drinking coffee. I cover fantasy hockey for Last Word on Hockey and am a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association.