NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
American Thanksgiving is widely used by National Hockey League analysts as a checkpoint to gauge the ultimate success of a team. At this point, we’re roughly a quarter way through the season. Are teams and players really what they are? Let’s look at some outstanding performances, good and bad, and determine whether to believe it […] 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
Last Word on Hockey presents The Bluenotes Podcast! The latest addition to the stable of LWOH Hockey Podcast Content. Every Monday and Thursday, Tom Franklin and The Man Called Wags discuss the latest happenings with the St Louis Blues (including St Louis Blues affiliate drama) and around the world of hockey. Featuring Guy The Hawaii Blues […] 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 […] 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. What are these? These are players that have the chance to make a serious difference with their teams. Whether that’s as someone who […] READ MORE
On July 31st, 2019, the New York Rangers bought out Kevin Shattenkirk. With the recent acquisitions of Jacob Trouba and Adam Fox, in addition to the emergence of Tony DeAngelo, the right side of the blueline had become crowded. Someone had to go. In the summer of 2017, Shattenkirk was brought in to be a […] READ MORE
The Anaheim Ducks signed unrestricted free-agent defenceman Kevin Shattenkirk to a three-year contract worth $11.7 million, that carries a salary-cap hit of $3.9 million per season. This contract takes him through the 2022-23 season. three years, $3.9 M AAV for Shattenkirk in Anaheim https://t.co/8BzWZWcLVD — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 9, 2020 Kevin Shattenkirk Signs With […] READ MORE
Kevin Shattenkirk scored the overtime winner to propel the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory. The Tampa Bay Lightning are now one win away from their first Stanley Cup since 2004. Kevin Shattenkirk Wins the Game In overtime, Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn got a penalty for throwing down Tyler Johnson with one arm. […] READ MORE
The Eastern Conference Final features the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Islanders battling head-to-head. Tampa is known for its explosive offence. New York is known for its defence and its ability to win the third period. A lot of people thought coming into Game 1 that Tampa would have the advantage over New […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to another Monday edition of NHL rumours! The offseason approaches with every passing day. Teams are busy preparing for the draft, targeting free agents, or filling personnel holes. Last Word on Hockey will bring the best news and analysis each day as events happen. Today’s NHL rumours feature the Minnesota Wild, Tampa […] READ MORE
Doug Winkey is 30-years-old and serves as a staff writer for both Last Word on Hockey and Last Word on Baseball. In addition to being a huge Avalanche and Rockies fan, he covers news across the NHL. His other sporting interest include the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Iowa State University in the NCAA