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 look at how teams have boosted and stunted […] 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
In 2017, I drafted an article for my prior publisher and it was rejected. The subject was the whether NHL players might kneel for the American national anthem. My publisher rejected the article because it delved too much into societal issues and was not enough about hockey. My counter-argument, which failed to change minds, was […] READ MORE
During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the 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 May 25th, featuring Mark Messier. Today […] READ MORE
Former NHL forward Joel Ward has decided to retire. The former San Jose Sharks wing is hanging up the skates after 11 seasons in the NHL. He last played in 2017-18. The news was announced late Monday morning. Joel Ward announces his retirement. Classy guy who persevered and made it to the NHL on his […] READ MORE
During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the 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 April 25th, featuring Mario Lemieux. Today […] READ MORE
Veteran NHLer Joel Ward announced his retirement from professional hockey in Charlottetown for the University of Prince Edward Island’s Men’s Hockey Alumni Day. Joel Ward Retires Joel Ward said he considers himself retired from professional hockey while in Charlottetown for UPEI Men's Hockey Alumni Day. Ward played 11 NHL seasons with the Minnesota Wild, Nashville […] READ MORE
Free agent forward Joel Ward has signed a Professional Tryout deal with the Montreal Canadiens and has been invited to training camp. Ward spent last season with the San Jose Sharks. The Canadiens have invited forward Joel Ward to take part in their training camp on a professional tryout. DETAILS ➡ https://t.co/J8hYI97Slu #GoHabsGo — Canadiens Montréal […] READ MORE
The Franchise Best Series comes to you to dive into the all-time best single season for every organization. This, of course, includes post-season results. Join us for a look back at some of the most memorable moments in each franchise’s history. Here is the San Jose Sharks best season. The 2015-2016 NHL season is easily […] READ MORE
In today's Puck Drop Preview, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the upcoming season and what to expect from the 2017-18 San Jose Sharks. READ MORE
