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. This week’s piece […] READ MORE
Welcome to Last Word’s Draft Boom and Bust series. As the 2020 NHL Entry Draft approaches, we decided to examine each team’s best and worst pick since the 2000 NHL Entry Draft. The biggest boom is a player that had the best value relative to where they were selected. Meaning, no one in the first […] READ MORE
According to Andrew Zadarnowski Los Angeles Kings pending free agent, Nikita Scherbak has signed with Avangard Omsk of the KHL as reported by Sports-Express. The deal is expected to be made official on July 1st. Nikita Scherbak has signed with Bob Hartley’s Avangard Omsk of the KHL as reported by Sport-Express. They are just waiting […] READ MORE
On Sunday afternoon, the Los Angeles Kings have claimed Nikita Scherbak off waivers. The former Montreal Canadiens forward was on his way to AHL-affiliate Laval Rocket. He now will report with his new club in LA as soon as possible. Los Angeles has claimed Nikita Scherbak off waivers — David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) December 2, 2018 […] READ MORE
The Last Word on Habs Pod is brought to you by the Last Word on Sports Network. Co-hosted by the LWOH Montreal Canadiens team manager Connor Lapalme and Johannes Wheeldon, it is a weekly look at the Habs and features guests from the Last Word on Sports community and others. Join us for smart takes, controversial opinions, and news you […] READ MORE
Montreal Canadiens forward Paul Byron left tonight’s game against the Dallas Stars with a lower-body injury. He left the bench and went down the tunnel to the team’s dressing room in the second period of the 4-1 loss and did not return. Paul Byron ne sera pas de retour ce soir (blessé au bas du corps). Paul […] READ MORE
The much-maligned general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin by all accounts had a strong off-season. He made the Habs younger and faster. Very early in the 2018-19 season, his plan is reaping rewards. While there is some good will being built between the general manager and the fans, Marc Bergevin faces an early test. Jacob de La […] READ MORE
Looking at the Montreal Canadiens roster at the end of last season, almost everyone had Nikita Scherbak pegged into the top nine this season. However, after a couple of trades, signings and third overall pick Jesperi Kotkaniemi earning his spot in camp, Scherbak is on the outside looking in. This raises the question, what do the […] READ MORE
Welcome to the 2018 Top Shelf Prospects series. As we go through the Summer of 2018 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. We will be following the order of the first round of the NHL draft (as if there were no traded draft picks) and you can find […] READ MORE
Welcome to the 2018 Top Shelf Prospects series. As we go through the Summer of 2018 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. We will go team by team through the NHL bringing you a look at each Teams Top Prospects. We will be following the order of […] READ MORE
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.