How to Fix the NHL All-Star Weekend

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The 2023 NHL All-Star weekend is over and what a disaster it was. What should be a showcase of the best hockey has to offer turned into a mess from start to finish. The players looked awkward and bored for most of it, and none seemed to want to put on a show. Maybe outside […] READ MORE


Ottawa Senators Top 10 All-Time All-Stars

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It’s All-Star Game time and who doesn’t like a good top 10 list with some Ottawa Senators flavour? Here we take a look at the best Ottawa Senator All-Stars over the years. The list goes back to the 1993 game when their members were first selected. Over that period, 19 players have played in the […] READ MORE


Zdeno Chara’s Career Reflection

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At 6’9 he is the tallest player to ever play in the NHL. Zdeno Chara‘s career has spanned 24 NHL seasons up to this point. While he hasn’t formally announced his retirement, he remains without a contract for the fast-approaching NHL season. Chara has been spotted this week at the Boston Bruins practice facility. No […] READ MORE


Patrick Marleau Announces Retirement After 23 Seasons

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42-year-old, Patrick Marleau, announces his retirement after 23 seasons in the National Hockey League. This announcement shouldn’t come as a surprise, as he did not play this season, but this does mark the end of an era. He spent 21 of his 23 seasons with the San Jose Sharks. He also spent time with the […] READ MORE


How the New NHL Taxi Squad Will Work

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Everything old is new again, and the taxi squad makes a comeback! NHL Reintroducing the Taxi Squad We have, of course, been through this before. In fact, it hasn’t even been a year since the last time we did this. However, there are a few differences this time around, including a planned end. That’s right, […] READ MORE



Today in Hockey History: First NHL All-Star Game in 1947

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We’re normally getting ready for another hockey season, but 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 our look at this date in hockey […] READ MORE


New Jersey Devils Nico Hischier Added to All-Star Game

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It was announced on Tuesday that New Jersey Devils forward Nico Hischier will replace teammate Kyle Palmieri on the Metropolitan Division roster for the upcoming All-Star Game. Palmieri was ruled out of the mid-winter showcase with a broken foot. Nico will represent the #NJDevils at the 2020 #NHLAllStar Weekend in St. Louis, replacing Kyle Palmieri (left […] READ MORE


Los Angeles Kings Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty Help Pacific Win

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Anze Kopitar and Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings embarked on the trip to Tampa, Fla. with one fewer teammate than they originally expected. Jonathan Quick opted to skip the All-Star festivities due to a lingering injury, and he’ll have to serve a one-game suspension when regular season play resumes. With Quick absent, it was up […] READ MORE