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Despite having yet to play a single NHL game, people have high expectations for the Seattle Kraken. Never before in the league’s history have expectations been this way for a brand-new team. For the most part, new franchises experienced little to no success for at least their first few seasons. After all, they had very […] READ MORE
What happens when a Bruins fan faces off against two Maple Leafs fans? Intellectual discussion about all aspects of hockey, of course! Throwing Haymakers is a podcast started by Last Word on Sports writers Brandon Higley-Blair and Josh Erickson, as well as Mat Sheridan. Discussing everything from playoffs to predictions to pretty snipes, Throwing Haymakers […] READ MORE
Fluid and ongoing conversations on the St. Louis Blues division and a possible realignment for 2021 continue amongst NHL brass. Canada’s border edict for COVID-19 travel is likely forcing the NHL to create a seven-team all-Canada division for the upcoming season, leaving league officials left to sort out the American chaos. The prevailing wisdom with […] READ MORE
Pacific Division Stanley Cup: The Pacific Division has some competitive teams heading into this season's playoffs, even with three of their teams being in READ MORE
The Pacific Division is home to current players spanning four decades. These are the Pacific Division players with hall of fame resumes. READ MORE
The 2020 NHL Trade Deadline is right around the corner. When it comes to the Calgary Flames trade deadline, GM Brad Treliving has a couple of options. In the past, Treliving has been quiet at the deadline. As GM, he has not made any significant addition to the roster prior to the trade deadline. Instead, […] READ MORE
The continued struggles of the Oilers bottom six has been a big story this season. The bottom six has provided virtually nothing offensively. READ MORE
Andrew Mangiapane's increased offensive production, and complete game has allowed him to become a full-time NHL player for the Calgary Flames. READ MORE
David Rittich is a great example of a late bloomer. Up until a few years ago, it would have been crazy to view Rittich as a future NHL starter. Over in the Czech Republic, Rittich did not make his debut in the Czech Extraliga until the 2014-15 season. By that time, he was already 22 […] READ MORE
Last Word on Hockey presents The MnM Podcast. The latest addition to the stable of LWOH Hockey Podcast Content. Every week Alex Metzger and Chace McCallum will share their thoughts on the news of the week, have a variety of guests from the world of hockey as well as spending some time on original segments. Sit back, listen, […] READ MORE