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To the surprise (or not) of many fans, the Edmonton Oilers made it all the way to Round Three before being swept by the Colorado Avalanche. Unsurprisingly, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl (on one good ankle) were the focal points of the team. Also unsurprisingly, their issues as a team were exploited dramatically by the […] 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
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
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
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
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
We’re almost to the weekend and it’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Edmonton Oilers made big news firing Dave Tippett, but now have to deal with the aftermath. What will General Manager Ken Holland do to give the team a chance at the post-season? We also have NHL rumours on the Dallas […] 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 […] READ MORE
This past offseason, general manager Ken Holland disassembled and reassembled the Edmonton Oilers defence. Regulars such as Ethan Bear, Adam Larsson, and Caleb Jones all exited town, while two notable – and quite controversial – additions moved in: Duncan Keith and Cody Ceci. The first of which was Duncan Keith. He arrived in Edmonton, with […] READ MORE
The goaltending situation for the Edmonton Oilers is a glaring issue. The Oilers know consistent goaltending will be the key for them having a deep run this postseason. But where is this fix going to come from? Edmonton Oilers Goaltending in Need of Upgrading Goaltending is arguably the most valuable position of all skaters on […] READ MORE
After spending time as a player and development coach in both Canada and Russia, Alex took his passion for hockey and the unique perspective gained from his playing days and brought that to the journalism side of the game. Alex currently resides in Central Florida and enjoys covering all things hockey. You can catch his analysis work here at Last Word On Hockey and follow his live-game takes on twitter @alexslemp