NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
The Detroit Red Wings have not had a lot to celebrate in the last 6 years. Their fortunes have soured, but soon might be much more Swede. As recently as the start of the semifinals of the SHL playoffs, it was clear Detroit would have a Swedish champion among their prospects. Swedish Red Wings success […] READ MORE
Hockey is finally back! Normally we’d be closing in on the mid-way point of the regular season, however, 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 […] READ MORE
Normally we’d be in the closing in on the mid-way point of the regular season, however, 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 […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word’s Draft Boom and Bust series. As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best and worst pick since the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The biggest boom is a player that had the best value relative to where they were selected. Meaning, no one in the first […] 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 6th, featuring Reggie Leach. Today […] 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 1st, featuring Jean Beliveau. Today […] 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 Detroit Red Wings decade lineup. Detroit Red Wings Decade Team The […] READ MORE
The departure of longtime Detroit Red Wings general manager Ken Holland to the Edmonton Oilers has opened a discussion about his legacy with the club. Holland had been with the Red Wings since the 1983-84 season. He was a goalie, a scout, assistant general manager and the team’s general manager in that time. The 63-year-old […] READ MORE
Veteran Detroit Red Wings forward and team captain Henrik Zetterberg announced last week that he will return for the 2018-19 season. The Swede will turn 38 in October and will be one of the elder statesmen on the team. Johan Franzen is currently the oldest member on the team at this time. What Henrik Zetterberg […] READ MORE
Longtime sportswriter for the Watertown Daily Times. I have covered minor league and NCAA hockey in women's Division I and men's Division III. Also produce the nationally-syndicated Spadora on Sports radio show.