NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
“That’s why you play the games,” is the unofficial motto for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, or at least it should be. Out of all major sports in North America, the NHL feels the most unpredictable. Upsets happen in every league every year, but with seemingly more frequency in hockey. And this year stands out significantly […] READ MORE
In a strange bit of news, Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin stepped away from the team indefinitely. Though currently unavailable, Nichushkin could be back at any moment. He may play game four, but at the moment that status remains completely up-in-the-air. This absence also explains why the power forward missed game three. Valeri Nichushkin Unavailable, […] READ MORE
Whatever happens in the next week, the Seattle Kraken earned respect around the league. In game one against the Colorado Avalanche, they stunned the defending champions with a 3-1 victory. Though a different story unfolded in game two, the Kraken still played a strong game. With a road win, too, they swung home-ice advantage into […] READ MORE
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 will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […] READ MORE
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 will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. With forwards drafted […] READ MORE
Colorado Avalanche star centre Nathan MacKinnon is injured and sidelined for up to four weeks with an upper-body injury. Still awaiting official word from the Avalanche but sounds like Nathan MacKinnon will be out of action approx 4 weeks or so… another tough break for the injury riddled Cup [email protected] @TheAthletic — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) […] READ MORE
As if the injury bug could not get worse for the defending Stanley Cup Champions. In addition to Gabriel Landeskog being out for three months, another big-time winger will miss time. Colorado Avalanche winger Valeri Nichushkin will be out for a month after having ankle surgery. Having two of your top six wingers are not […] READ MORE
Every Monday, Last Word on Hockey will survey the Fantasy Hockey landscape and select a handful of players to assist in your weekly match. We will attempt to select “Studs” who may be available in your league as opposed to who we know are already owned by other teams. The “Duds” will most certainly be […] READ MORE
When you think of the best players in the league you think of Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, and also Nathan MacKinnon. Nathan MacKinnon has signed a contract extension to remain with the Colorado Avalanche. MacKinnon signed an eight-year deal for $12.6 million per season, according to The Athletic’s Peter Baugh. The Nate Dog stays put […] READ MORE
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 teams have boosted […] READ MORE
Robert MacDonald is a former collegiate goaltender for St. Olaf College (Div 3 NCAA) and Western Washington University (Div 2 ACHA). He also rostered briefly with the Winkler Flyers (MJHL) and Wenatchee Wild (NAHL), but played most of his junior career with the Bellingham Blazers (NPHL). Robert began contributing with LWOH in 2018. Today, he also serves the Seattle Kraken organization as an Emergency Backup Goaltender (EBUG).