NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […] 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
After a long-fought battle, the first-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Dallas Stars vs Calgary Flames has concluded. The Flames took the series and will be moving on to the second round. Despite all odds, the Dallas Stars pushed the series to seven games, where the winner was decided in overtime. Most […] 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 featured game […] READ MORE
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
The Minnesota Wild have re-signed key forward Kevin Fiala. This deal will keep the skater in the Twin Cities for next season. Fiala’s new contract is for one year and $5.1 million. The deal avoids arbitration. Elliot Freidmann of Sportsnet was first with the news and the team gave confirmation on their official account. Done […] READ MORE
The Nashville Predators have re-signed Mikael Granlund to a four-year extension worth $20 million dollars. The contract carries an annual salary-cap hit of $5 million dollars. Mikael Granlund is returning to the Predators on a four-year, $20 million contract. — Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) July 28, 2021 Nashville Predators Have Re-Signed Mikael Granlund Mikael Granlund re-ups […] READ MORE
As a shortened and hectic offseason approaches, Last Word on Hockey is looking ahead towards how teams will deal with the reality of a flat salary cap. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how […] READ MORE
Welcome to the weekend. There’s no better way to kick off your Saturday than some NHL Rumours with Last Word on Hockey. There’s more than enough to go around as an abbreviated offseason approaches. With a flat cap and some drama surrounding big names, the hands of many teams will be forced as trades are […] READ MORE
The NHL season is in full swing. There are lots of moves being made still while each team figures out what is working and what isn’t for their roster. With lots of moving parts in the background, there are numerous NHL rumours as a result. Today we will be looking at NHL rumours surrounding the […] READ MORE
Currently attending Brock University for Sport Management, I am a contributor here on Last Word On Hockey. I write about the Toronto Maple Leafs and Carolina Hurricanes.