NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
NHL teams build their teams in many different ways. Some construct their clubs via free agency while others do it through trades. However, the main way teams create a roster is through the NHL Draft. Most years have maybe one or two players make the roster, but some years the general manager gets it right […] READ MORE
Hockey Canada has announced that it has named Roberto Luongo Team Canada general manager for the upcoming Men’s World Hockey Championship in May. This is not the Olympics, but it will be an important barometer of what could come afterwards. Shane Doan has been named his assistant with the country’s Olympic Management group supporting. Darren […] READ MORE
Sometimes good things take time to come to fruition. Today, in a long overdue announcement the Arizona Coyotes finally added their famed captain to their front office. It was a move many anticipated yet were skeptical if it would actually happen. Shane Doan is the new Chief Hockey Development Officer. HE’S BACK. Today, we officially […] READ MORE
Normally we’d be in the closing in on the mid-way point of the regular season, however, 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 […] READ MORE
Hockey is going strong, but we at Last Word on Hockey are 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 for September 14th, featuring the 1996 […] READ MORE
Hockey is finally back, but we at Last Word on Hockey are 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 for September 10th, featuring Lou Lamoriello. […] READ MORE
Hockey is finally back, but we at Last Word on Hockey are 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 for August 30th featuring Shane Doan. […] READ MORE
The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is well underway. Teams have been eliminated and set their sights on the draft and free agency. Those teams have set goals to get better for next season and prepare for a deep run to the Stanley Cup Finals. Today’s edition of NHL Rumours highlights Shane Doan, […] READ MORE
Yesterday the NHL announced the draft sanctions for the Arizona Coyotes, who were accused of having draft-eligible players undergo physical fitness tests outside of the official NHL Combine. It cost the Coyotes dearly. They have now lost their second-round pick this year and their first-round choice in 2021. As of right now, the Coyotes have […] READ MORE
As the dust begins to settle in the desert from the shocking Arizona Coyotes front office mess, the Coyotes general manager search has started. While the team did announce that former assistant general manager, Steve Sullivan would be taking over on an interim basis, it’s unclear who will be assigned on a permanent basis. Arizona […] READ MORE
I was born in Chicago, and have been following hockey my whole life. I moved to Arizona in 1974, and have been an Arizona Coyotes fan from the time they first moved here in 1996. I feel I can bring a new perspective to the team. I hope you
will enjoy what I write. As of February 13, 2019, I am now an NHL Editor for Last Word on Sports. As of 3/10/21, I am now the beat writer for the Coyotes.
Let the fun begin!