NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
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
The Calgary Flames are in the midst of one of their best seasons in franchise history. Their roster is littered with players enjoying career seasons, and the team itself ranks near the top of the NHL in virtually every meaningful category. Despite some stellar individual seasons, it’s quite apparent that the Flames are more than […] READ MORE
Welcome to our latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. The Puck Drop Preview series takes you through each team as the season is fast approaching. The preview will focus on the narratives surrounding the team ending last year, during the offseason, and heading into the 2021-22 season. Puck Drop Preview also focuses on what […] READ MORE
On Tuesday, the Edmonton Oilers announced that they will be buying out veteran forward James Neal. This news comes in anticipation of a busy off-season for the Oilers after the team got swept by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2021 NHL playoffs. Oilers have put James Neal on buyout waivers. He had 2 years left […] READ MORE
We’ve got so many NHL rumours at this point that we decided to give you a second edition. Plenty of NHL rumours are flying as general managers prepare for the expansion and NHL Drafts. The deals are only going to get going with the season’s end upon us. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the New […] READ MORE
In recent articles, we’ve discussed the state of the San Jose Sharks. We’ve reviewed the most important question individuals in the organization must address. We’ve recognized the essential need for hard honesty over teal-tinted glasses. We’ve even walked into the trading bazaar, and described a bizarre trade. It all focuses on the upcoming offseason and […] READ MORE
We’re normally getting ready for another hockey season, 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 at this date in hockey […] READ MORE
Hockey is finally back, 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 3rd, featuring Scott Stevens. […] READ MORE
As teams who were eliminated from the playoffs evaluate how to improve their respective rosters, the trade winds will be blowing. Here, we are presenting an Arizona Coyotes trade proposal with the Edmonton Oilers. Arizona Coyotes/Edmonton Oilers Trade Proposal Both of these teams need different things to succeed. The Coyotes are cap space deficient and […] READ MORE
We are inching closer and closer to the resumption of the NHL season. Only a few more days before the start of training camps. With hockey coming, the rumour mill is starting to pick up even more. With things heating up on and off the ice, the team here at Last Word On Hockey will keep […] READ MORE
Jim is a 2008 graduate of Saint Michaels College who is currently writing about the NHL for Last Word on Hockey. His work includes writing about the New Jersey Devils as well as NHL Notebooks for the Metro and Central Division. Jim has a passion for the game of hockey. As one coach put it "he is the student of the game." When Jim is not writing he can be found at the local rinks playing or being a referee. Throughout his time in the game, Jim continues to coach a local high school team. In addition, he broadcasted several New Jersey Junior Rockets games for the Eastern Hockey League. Reach him on Twitter: @JimBiringer