NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Welcome to Last Word on Hockey’s 2022 summer series, exploring the best and worst free agent signings for each NHL team of the post-lockout, salary cap era. With this past offseason seeing some big splashes (and potential gambles) like Johnny Gaudreau, Claude Giroux, John Klingberg, and others, it’s time to take a look at how […] READ MORE
It’s time to start your work week with a fresh dose of NHL rumours. General Managers have decisions to make regarding coaches and players alike. Can the two sides meet each other halfway to get a deal done in these three cases? Today’s NHL rumours focus on the Vancouver Canucks, Pittsburgh Penguins and Chicago Blackhawks. […] READ MORE
The Chicago Blackhawks announced this morning that forward Tyler Johnson has undergone artificial disc replacement surgery on his neck. The procedure will keep him out of the lineup for three months. A batch of medical updates for the #Blackhawks: – Khaira out today (non-COVID illness)– Murphy in concussion protocol– T. Johnson out three months after […] READ MORE
For a team heading into year-two of a rebuild, the Chicago Blackhawks offseason has been busy so far. From trading away franchise defenceman Duncan Keith to acquiring young blue liner Seth Jones, the Blackhawks have been all over hockey headlines in recent weeks. As of today the roster that’s set to play for them on […] READ MORE
It is has been a wild and crazy NHL off-season thus far. With that being said, the Last Word on Hockey Show was back on the MAD Radio Network. Your host Jim Biringer from lastwordonhockey.com was back alongside Marc Weiss and Coach Jay. This was the one-year anniversary edition of the program as well as the […] READ MORE
The Chicago Blackhawks have acquired forward Tyler Johnson from the Tampa Bay Lightning. Tampa receives Brent Seabrook in return. In addition to Johnson, Chicago will also receive a second-round selection in the 2023 draft. Emily Kaplan announced the move late Tuesday night. NEWS: Tyler Johnson is headed to the Chicago Blackhawks. Tampa Bay traded Johnson […] READ MORE
As a shortened and hectic offseason approaches, the 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 […] READ MORE
The Tampa Bay Lightning are now one win away from winning the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row. It was a dominant performance in Game 3 as the Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens by a score of 6-3 to go up 3-0 in the series. The Lightning were led by Tyler Johnson, […] READ MORE
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper announced Alex Killorn will not play game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Killorn suffered a lower-body injury after blocking a shot from Jeff Petry. Killorn went to the bench crouched over in pain. He received great appreciation from his teammates. TB coach Jon Cooper says Alex Killorn […] READ MORE
Hello and welcome to a Tuesday edition of NHL rumours! Teams are busily preparing for what comes when the regular season ends. That means plenty of speculation swirling around contract extensions and the playoffs. Check Last Word on Hockey frequently for the latest updates. Today’s NHL rumours feature the Columbus Blue Jackets, Chicago Blackhawks, and […] READ MORE
Doug Winkey is 30-years-old and serves as a staff writer for both Last Word on Hockey and Last Word on Baseball. In addition to being a huge Avalanche and Rockies fan, he covers news across the NHL. His other sporting interest include the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Iowa State University in the NCAA