NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Every Monday, Last Word on Hockey will survey the Fantasy Hockey landscape and select a handful of players to assist in your weekly match. We will attempt to select “Studs” who may be available in your league as opposed to those who we know are already owned by other teams. The “Duds” will most certainly […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s […] READ MORE
One team that has undergone a slew of changes is the 2022-23 Montreal Canadiens. Out the door went, Marc Bergevin and Dominique Ducharme were fired midway through last season. Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton are tasked with bringing the Canadiens back to glory, and one of the smartest moves they made was hiring Martin St […] READ MORE
The Pittsburgh Penguins have undoubtedly been one of the unluckiest teams in the NHL for the last three seasons. Playoff heartbreak ended singlehandedly due to goaltending. In the past now, the Penguins are showing up doubters with a hot start to the season. With a record of 2-0-1, the Pittsburgh Penguins stars are dominating offensively. […] READ MORE
After being traded at the NHL Draft, restricted free agent centre Kirby Dach has signed a contract with his new team, the Montreal Canadiens. It’s a four-year, $3.3625 AAV contract that will carry him through the 2025-26 season. With much more to prove, this is a good deal for him at this time and a […] READ MORE
The offseason is quickly dying down. It is now time for the few remaining RFA’s to sign on for the upcoming campaigns. While most teams are lucky enough to have either all or almost all of their team signed, a team like the Dallas Stars is in a very tough spot. With two core pieces […] READ MORE
At one point in time, the Chicago Blackhawks were the premiere powerhouse in the Western Conference. They shared that power in the early 2010s with the Los Angeles Kings. While capturing three Stanley Cups and being a dynasty, those days are all but gone. Chicago is entering unfamiliar territory. The Chicago Blackhawks star players are […] READ MORE
It’s August and the dog days of summer are officially here. However, there are still plenty of NHL rumours to sift through. The news lately has been focused on restricted free agents. Some have opted for short-term deals and bet on themselves for the future. Others have chosen the security of a long-term deal. Today’s […] READ MORE
NHL Free Agency opens up tomorrow which has led to lots of rumours circling around the NHL. One such rumour comes in the form of a trade, instead of a signing. Martin LeClerc of Radio-Canada Sports reports that the Montreal Canadiens are working on a Pierre-Luc Dubois trade. He also mentions this was close to […] READ MORE
The future of the Chicago Blackhawks became much clearer after a flurry of deals during day one of the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The Blackhawks entered day one with zero picks in the first round and exited with three first-round selections. New general manager Kyle Davidson made it clear that the Hawks are fully in […] READ MORE
