NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Welcome to our latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. The Puck Drop Preview series takes you through each team as the season is fast approaching. The preview will focus on the narratives surrounding the team ending last year, during the offseason, and heading into the 2021-22 season. Puck Drop Preview also focuses on what […] READ MORE
If last season was any indication of it, anyone can be an impactful player regardless of their ice time. Forward Brandon Hagel, despite playing on the third line, broke out as one of the Chicago Blackhawks‘ best forwards. He showed a great deal of defensive reliability to go along with his strong vision for the […] READ MORE
News broke on Sunday that Marc-Andre Fleury will report to the Chicago Blackhawks. The recent Vezina Trophy winner was unsure of playing for Chicago after being traded by the Vegas Golden Knights. The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli confirmed the news first. Marc-Andre Fleury has informed the #Blackhawks that he intends to play this upcoming season. […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to a Sunday edition of NHL rumours! Every day brings us closer to the offseason, which means plenty of news is swirling. Teams are busy preparing for contract extensions and multiple drafts. Check in with Last Word on Hockey frequently for the latest from around the league. Today’s NHL rumours feature the […] READ MORE
A week ago, the Chicago Blackhawks were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. They played their last game against the Dallas Stars on Monday night, a 5-4 overtime loss. Finishing their season one game under .500, their regular season came to an end. While many see the Blackhawks season ending at the 56 game mark as […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to a regular Sunday edition of NHL Rumours! Are you tired of trade banter yet? Well, too bad! Trades are the hot topics with the deadline less than 48 hours away. Check the Last Word on Hockey frequently as news drops for the fastest updates on what is happening around the league. […] READ MORE
The Nashville Predators announced that forward Viktor Arvidsson is sidelined day-to-day. Team officials made the announcement on Monday evening. From the Predators: Viktor Arvidsson is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. He is traveling with the team to Detroit. — Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) April 5, 2021 Viktor Arvidsson Injured Arvidsson collided with Chicago Blackhawks forward Kirby […] READ MORE
As the games pass and the month of May gets closer, the idea of a Chicago Blackhawks playoff series starts to become more realistic. Given that they play in the same division as last seasons Stanley Cup champion and runner up, on top of a dominant Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes, it’s an accomplishment for […] READ MORE
LWOS writers Logan Rosengard and Noah Foster, along with good friend Raffi Sarrafian, discuss news, updates, and more surrounding the most entertaining league in North America, the NHL! We post shows every Friday at noon CST, anywhere you get your podcasts. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, @pucktalklivepodcast. Puck Talk Live Podcast – Episode […] READ MORE
https://lastwordonsports.com/hockey/category/wild/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
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.