NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
In a league with a plethora of colourful coaching personalities, John Tortorella arguably takes the cake as the most notorious. The man affectionately known as “Torts” owns quite a reputable coaching resume, but with some unique caveats. On almost a monthly basis, Tortorella makes headlines. Whether it’s for benching one of his team’s superstars or […] READ MORE
The NHL coaching carousel is constantly spinning. This season, it’s going at warp speed. There are currently four teams that will be reading applications for their vacant positions, including the NHL’s newest team. The Arizona Coyotes, Columbus Blue Jackets, New York Rangers have all fired their coaches in the past couple weeks and Seattle is still […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to a Sunday edition of NHL Rumours! The playoffs are underway, but many teams are busy with offseason plans. The expansion draft is nearing and coaching changes will start to happen in the coming weeks. Today’s NHL rumours feature the New York Rangers, Montreal Canadiens, and the Ottawa Senators. NHL Rumours New […] READ MORE
The Columbus Blue Jackets have decided that they will not be bringing back John Tortorella. The news comes after the conclusion of Columbus’s unexpectedly rough season. The Athletic: John Tortorella won’t return as coach of Blue Jackets next season, per sources. After six seasons, the winningest coach in #CBJ history will move on when his […] READ MORE
March has finally arrived and the NHL rumours are picking up. We’re moving towards the April 12 trade deadline, but the COVID-19 pandemic makes everything uncertain. Money is tighter, so teams will be careful on when or if they make moves. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Vancouver Caucks, New York Islanders and Columbus Blue […] READ MORE
Finally, The Atheltic's Jesse Marshall joins the guys to talk some Pittsburgh Penguins analysis. Discussing the hires they made this season. READ MORE
Former Columbus Blue Jacket Pierre-Luc Dubois has been traded to the Winnipeg Jets along with a 2022 third-round pick in exchange for superstar winger Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. Jack Roslovic has a new deal as part of all this. Laine/Roslovic for Dubois and a third. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) January 23, 2021 Pierre-Luc Dubois […] 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 Puck Drop Preview 2020-21, where Last Word on Hockey gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season and offers our insight and analysis. Make sure to stick around until the end of the series, where we’ll offer our full predictions for the standings […] READ MORE
The Columbus Blue Jackets are now 20 seasons into their NHL history. Beginning as a new expansion team in 2000, the team has slowly grown into a competent and competitive team. As an expansion team, there were bound to be growing pains and struggles. With a few successes here and there. From draft picks to […] READ MORE