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When general manager Brad Treliving announced Sean Monahan would miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season, few people among the Calgary Flames media and fans were surprised. Monahan’s struggles this season are well documented: his scoring has disappeared, and his timing and strength seemingly diminished. He’s fallen down the lineup steadily before finally being scratched […] READ MORE
What do you get for the team that has everything? Any Calgary Flames trades that happen in the next week are going to be minor – with one possible exception. Possible Calgary Flames Trades The Flames made their big move a month ago, bringing in Tyler Toffoli to shore up their scoring. Toffoli has been […] READ MORE
We’re in the middle of the work week and we have another edition of our NHL Rumours. Teams are trying to make moves to add impact their roster. However, they’re already thinking about the future and how to effectively use their salary cap space. Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Toronto Maple Leafs, Calgary Flames […] READ MORE
The Seattle Kraken took former Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano in the expansion draft earlier this summer, leaving them without a captain. So that begs the question, who should be the next captain? Of course, the Flames could decide not to name a captain this season. It doesn’t seem like they will right away, at […] READ MORE
Welcome to our latest series here at Last Word on Hockey. The Puck Drop Preview series takes you through each team as the season is fast approaching. The preview will focus on the narratives surrounding the team ending last year, during the offseason, and heading into the 2021-22 season. Puck Drop Preview also focuses on what […] READ MORE
With the excitement of the NHL draft and free agent frenzy now behind us, NHL rumours are starting to slow down. But don’t worry, there is still lots to talk about. Let’s dive in! NHL Rumours Calgary Flames Rumour: Matt Larkin of the Hockey News speculated that a Sean Monahan trade would be best suited […] READ MORE
As a shortened and hectic offseason approaches, Last Word on Hockey is looking ahead towards how teams will deal with the reality of a flat salary cap. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how […] READ MORE
The Calgary Flames announced this morning that centre Sean Monahan is shut down for the remainder of the season. He’ll miss the team’s final four games and receive hip surgery next week. The team expects him to be ready to go for the 2021-22 campaign. .@MFradiology Injury Update: Sean Monahan will not play the remaining […] READ MORE
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, we will take a look at the games that are happening and give our predictions for each one. This is the third set of games for March 6th. Make sure to also check out the first set and second set. As well, we also offer […] READ MORE
Welcome to Puck Drop Preview 2020-21, where Last Word on Hockey gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season and offers our insight and analysis. Make sure to stick around until the end of the series, where we’ll offer our full predictions for the […] READ MORE