NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
A big week is ahead of us and that means plenty of NHL rumours. The expansion and NHL Entry Drafts are ahead of this week, but let’s not forget the start of free agency. Teams are making their pitches for players to sign on the dotted line with their respective clubs. Today’s NHL rumours focus […] READ MORE
The Dallas Stars have announced that forwards Joel Kiviranta and Radek Faksa will miss time due to injury. Both players skated in the team’s recent loss to the Nashville Predators, but their minutes were much lower than average due to early exits. Stars broadcaster Bruce LeVine provided an update on the two Tuesday morning. Faksa […] READ MORE
Post-season heroes come in all forms from the star player to the unknown fourth-liner. We all know the exploits of the great playoff performers. However, we hardly hear about the unlikely playoff heroes. These unlikely post-season stars can contribute in many ways. Contributions could be for an entire playoff run, a series, a game or […] READ MORE
Now that the 2020-21 Dallas Stars have officially re-signed Roope Hintz. Their roster looks ready for the 2020-21 season to start, whenever that may be. Looking up and down this line-up, the Stars are poised to make another run at Lord Stanley’s Cup. While at the same time heading into next season with so much […] 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. These players have the chance to make a serious difference with their teams this upcoming season. These players can be new faces or […] READ MORE
The phenomenal play of the Dallas Stars is continuing into Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Playing the role of underdog, the Stars defeated the Lightning by a score of 3-1. Coming into the series, the Lightning were the heavy favourites, but the Stars relish the role of being […] READ MORE
As history has shown in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the top name players usually do not play the role of hero in Game 7. It was no different in this series between the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars. With the Stars blowing a 3-1 series lead, it came down to a win or go home […] READ MORE
The National Hockey League has confirmed the squad sizes that each of the play-in and playoff teams are allowed. Goalies are unlimited but there is a cap of 28 roster spots for defenders and forwards on each team. This means that several minor league players and prospects will be joining each franchise to bulk out […] READ MORE
The Dallas Stars announced that forward Alexander Radulov will be out day-to-day. The talented forward has an upper-body injury. The Stars are playing the St. Louis Blues tonight and not having Radulov in the lineup will hurt. Joel Kiviranta will replace Radulov in the lineup. No Alexander Radulov tonight. Anton Khudobin in goal. Joel Kiviranta […] READ MORE
I was born in Chicago, and have been following hockey my whole life. I moved to Arizona in 1974, and have been an Arizona Coyotes fan from the time they first moved here in 1996. I feel I can bring a new perspective to the team. I hope you
will enjoy what I write. As of February 13, 2019, I am now an NHL Editor for Last Word on Sports. As of 3/10/21, I am now the beat writer for the Coyotes.
Let the fun begin!