NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached full throttle. While plenty of time remains for any team behind in their series, the first three games of the playoffs have established clear trends. These trends are for each of the 16 teams competing for Lord Stanley’s trophy. In the Eastern Conference, the number one-seeded Boston Bruins and […] READ MORE
One year ago, the Florida Panthers won the President’s Trophy after finishing with the highest point total league-wide. Today, roughly 45% of the way through the 2022-23 season, circumstances sit in a drastically different position. With a record of 16-16-4, the team sits on the outside of the playoff race looking in. And the gap […] READ MORE
The position of an NHL head coach is a very difficult one. Often the coach becomes the scapegoat and is susceptible to the finger-pointing that comes with a team’s poor play or undesirable results. During the 2022 off-season, 10 new head coaches were hired. One month into the season has provided a small sample of […] READ MORE
The Winnipeg Jets have been among the most mediocre teams in the NHL for the past 5-6 years. Last season we saw many analysts pick the Jets to come out as the top Canadian team in the league. The fact is they were one of the worst. After the departure of Paul Maurice, they could […] READ MORE
The Florida Panthers have made their choice for their new head coach. Reports indicted that Paul Maurice has been hired to fill the Panthers’ spot behind the bench. News of the hiring happened Wednesday morning. The Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reports interim coach Andrew Brunette will be offered a significant role to stay with the […] READ MORE
With the NHL season underway, that means the Last Word on Hockey Show is back again on the MAD Radio Network. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com was back alongside Coach Jay and Carter Bentivenga of Inside the Rink as Marc Weiss was on assignment. The boys dive into the Winnipeg Jets and Paul Maurice’s resignation. In […] READ MORE
In shocking news Friday morning, Paul Maurice resigns as the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets. Dave Lowry will assume the head coaching position on an interim basis. pic.twitter.com/Nb42gBlJJS — Winnipeg Jets PR (@WpgJetsPR) December 17, 2021 Paul Maurice Resigns, Dave Lowry Assumes Coaching Duties Paul Maurice was in his ninth season of coaching the […] READ MORE
Welcome to another Tuesday edition of NHL Rumours! The regular season is winding down as the push to the playoffs is on. With the calendar flipping to May, we are inching closer to the draft lottery, and the expansion draft. Not to mention free agency. Some teams are riding high heading into the end of […] READ MORE
Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler is out indefinitely due to a suspected concussion. Jets head coach Paul Maurice informed the media of Wheeler’s status on Wednesday afternoon. Blake Wheeler Out With Concussion Blake Wheeler is out indefinitely until more is known. Will not travel with the Jets out East. Paul Maurice says they're investigating a […] READ MORE
We’re normally starting up 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 history […] 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.