NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Depending on how a team finishes the year and what transpires during it, changes can be made. Every team wants to improve and reach the ultimate goal. This past off-season saw a coaching carousel go around the league. One team that underwent that change was the Winnipeg Jets. Former Head Coach Paul Maurice stepped down, […] 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
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, ten 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
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
There will be no captain piloting the Winnipeg Jets for the 2022-23 season. Earlier this morning, the club announced that Blake Wheeler would not be wearing the “C” immediately. The Winnipeg Jets captaincy change was announced this morning in a tweet by Winnipeg Jets PR. pic.twitter.com/VF7Uwrtefg — Winnipeg Jets PR (@WpgJetsPR) September 16, 2022 Winnipeg […] READ MORE
The Winnipeg Jets are reportedly finalizing an agreement with Rick Bowness be the next head coach of the franchise. The Winnipeg Jets and veteran coach Rick Bowness are working on finalizing his agreement to be the next coach of the Jets. This will end a thorough interview process for the @NHLJets that began with Barry […] READ MORE
Changes are coming in the big state of Texas. After suffering a first-round loss to the Calgary Flames, Rick Bowness is stepping down from coaching, effective immediately. The hunt for a new coach is on as many options exist. **Breaking News** 🚨📰@DallasStars HC Rick Bowness will step away effects immediately, Asst Coaches also will not […] READ MORE
It’s time to discuss another edition of NHL Rumours featured on Last Word On Hockey. As the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs ends, eight teams’ seasons are cut short. With the off-season approaching, a new round of rumours come with. Today’s set of rumours focuses on the Dallas Stars, Pittsburgh Penguins, and the […] READ MORE
The Dallas Stars close out the inaugural season series against the Seattle Kraken with a win despite “clearly running on fumes” per head coach Rick Bowness, due to travel mishaps and a gruelling schedule. After a three-game losing streak on the road, each win is bigger than the last, while the Stars desperately cling to […] READ MORE
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