NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Even though the Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, it is also award season. Slowly everything is coming out for who the nominees are. So far the league has announced the Selke nominees. But for today we focus on the Calder Trophy nominees. Calder Trophy Nominees Beniers, Power, Skinner named Calder Trophy finalistshttps://t.co/oL1wg2G7eY — NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) […] READ MORE
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived, but there are plenty of NHL rumours to go around. Some teams like the Buffalo Sabres made a big impression, but missed out on the post-season. One of the reasons the team took a big leap forward was because of the Buffalo Sabres defencemen. Today’s edition of NHL rumours […] READ MORE
Two of the Buffalo Sabres‘ top three scorers were not in the lineup Sunday afternoon when the Sabres beat the Washington Capitals 7-4. The Sabres injury list got forward Alex Tuch and defender Rasmus Dahlin added prior to the Sunday contest. Tuch is week-to-week following a lower-body injury sustained on Friday, and Dahlin is day-to-day […] READ MORE
Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2022-23 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, […] READ MORE
Getting ready for the 2022 tournament, here is a list of the top five Team Canada World Juniors prospects to watch. We know there is a long list of participants not at this summer’s tourney. Players such as Shane Wright, Owen Power, or Kaiden Guhle will not participate as they prepare for the upcoming NHL […] READ MORE
If there is one team that got better overall, it is the Atlantic Division. Teams such as the Ottawa Senators, Detroit Red Wings, and Florida Panthers sent shock waves through the league. One team that will aim to be competitive based on how they finished last season was the Buffalo Sabres. They may not have […] READ MORE
It’s Monday and it’s time for another fresh batch of NHL rumours. We take another look at three teams that are missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs. These three squads are looking to change their fortunes and make it back to the big dance soon. Today’s NHL rumours take a look at the Vancouver […] 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 Michigan’s 3-2 overtime loss to the University of Denver on Thursday, Owen Power has signed his entry-level contract with the Buffalo Sabres. The contract is the standard for a top pick. It is three years in length, as reported first by NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes. **Breaking News** 🚨 📰 I’m told the @BuffaloSabres are […] READ MORE
It’s Friday and we’ve got another dose of NHL rumours. We’re close to the March 21 trade deadline and things are coming to a head. General managers are facing some tough choices on either loading up or planning for the future. Today’s NHL rumours feature the Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. NHL Rumours […] 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.