NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey has a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves draft […] READ MORE
Hockey is back! Normally we’d be closing in on the NHL trade deadline for the final push of the 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 […] READ MORE
As the NHL moves ahead with its Return to Play plan, Last Word on Hockey is taking a look toward the offseason. 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 this operates has seen sweeping changes. […] READ MORE
Today we hand out the virtual hardware for the 2019-20 San Jose Sharks. Not that these were much fun to debate, given the team’s combination of injuries and mediocrity. But awards need to be given and while the season isn’t officially over, it’s close enough. 2019-20 San Jose Sharks Awards Most Valuable Player: Logan Couture […] READ MORE
The San Jose Sharks season may well become a lost season, but there’s no reason to throw in the towel too early. Indeed, there are reasons to hope the Sharks can turn this season around. San Jose Sharks Season Hopes Around this time of year, things start to crystallize across the NHL and teams fall […] READ MORE
The San Jose Sharks have claimed Stefan Noesen off of waivers. He was put on waivers on Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Penguins. The #SJSharks claim Stefan Noesen off waivers from Pittsburgh. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) December 19, 2019 Sharks Pick Up Stefan Noesen The Plano, Texas native has played for the Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey […] READ MORE
As the calendar flips to December, it is much of the same old same old from the New Jersey Devils. Jersey Joe Stanislau and Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com are back from the holiday break with a new episode of the Jersey Joe Corner podcast. In this episode, the boys recap the games against the Montreal Canadiens and […] READ MORE
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist suffered an injury during the team’s practice on Monday. He is being evaluated for a lower-body injury. No further details were available at the time of press. Penguins Patric Hornqvist Injured #Pens injury updates… -Rust is day-to-day with lower-body. -Hornqvist fell in practice today. Being evaluated for lower-body. -Schultz (LB) […] READ MORE
We’re close to the start of training camp, but there are plenty of NHL rumours to go around. Teams are trying to make hard roster decisions and could be willing to take a risk. Someone could get a player tryout during camp and fight for a roster spot. Today we have NHL rumours surrounding the […] READ MORE
The New Jersey Devils have re-signed winger Stefan Noesen to a one-year deal worth $1.725 million. Noesen will be a restricted free agent following the 2018-19 season. BREAKING: The #NJDevils and @stefannoesen have agreed to terms on a one-year deal! Read more: https://t.co/Bs2MagmXyP pic.twitter.com/i7twdXK5Yg — New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) July 17, 2018 Stefan Noesen’s Career […] READ MORE
