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NHL Prospects
Kyle Pereira - Dec 8, 2020

Over the last several months, I have been crunching numbers, trying to solve the many questions of player development. With that, we here at Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop NHL prospects from all different spots throughout the draft.  How to Properly Develop NHL Prospects From […]


Kirby Dach Chicago Blackhawks 2019 Draft
Ben Kerr - Jul 20, 2019

Welcome to the 2019 Top Shelf Prospects series. As we go through the Summer of 2019 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. We will be following the order of the first round of the NHL draft (as if there were no traded draft picks) and you can find […]

Kirby Dach poses for a picture after being drafted third overall by the Chicago Blackhawks.

It was announced on Monday that the Chicago Blackhawks signed Kirby Dach to a three-year, entry-level deal. This contract will take him through at least the 2021-22 season, with the possibility of an entry-level slide. Blackhawks sign first-round pick Kirby Dach to a three-year entry-level contract. That does not mean he’s made the team, of course. — […]

Kirby Dach Chicago Blackhawks 2019 Draft
Bryan Oakley - Jun 23, 2019

Chicago Blackhawks 2019 NHL Draft Recap will look at the prospects drafted by the Blackhawks in this year’s NHL Draft on June 21st and 22nd.

Kirby Dach NHL Draft Grades
Ben Kerr - Jun 23, 2019

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2019 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]

NHL Draft Team NEeds

The NHL Draft is just around the corner and teams are gearing up for what promises to be a very busy weekend in Vancouver on June 21st and 22nd. The combine is now complete and teams have interviewed potential draftees for their team. We will examine the Central Division and what their NHL Draft team […]

Bryan Oakley - May 28, 2019

Chicago Blackhawks 2019 Draft Outlook – Forwards will cover the top prospects at forward that may be available when the team drafts in the first two rounds.

Bryan Oakley - May 19, 2019

The Chicago Blackhawks 2019 Draft Outlook improved dramatically after they were awarded the third overall pick in the NHL Draft Lottery on April 9th.

Henri Jokiharju
Bryan Oakley - Nov 1, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks Rookies making the 2018-19 opening night roster include Henri Jokiharju Luke Johnson, Alexandre Fortin and Dominik Kahun.

Blackhawks Draft Adam Boqvist
Ben Kerr - Jul 27, 2018

Welcome to the 2018 Top Shelf Prospects series.  As we go through the Summer of 2018 LWOH will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. We will go team by team through the NHL bringing you a look at each Teams Top Prospects. We will be following the order of […]

The Chicago Blackhawks will have an easier time keeping their eye on 2018 first-round draft pick Adam Boqvist this season. Boqvist has agreed to play with the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League this season. Blackhawks prospect Adam Boqvist will play for the London Knights in the OHL. It was announced this afternoon. I […]

Adam Boqvist
Brian Donnelly - Jul 1, 2018

The Chicago Blackhawks have inked defenseman Adam Boqvist to a three-year entry-level contract. It is worth $925,000 which is the maximum amount allowable plus performance bonuses. Signed on! Defenseman Adam Boqvist inks a 3-year deal that runs through the 2020-21 season. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/ZGAXWp7Pjx — Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) July 1, 2018 Chicago Blackhawks Sign Adam Boqvist […]

Rasmus Dahlin 2018 NHL Draft Grades
Ben Kerr - Jun 24, 2018

Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2018 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for the […]

With the NHL entry draft on the horizon, teams are gearing up for a busy weekend in Dallas on June 22nd and 23rd. This year’s draft class is deep and a has a ton of foreign talent, three of which are the projected top 3. It also includes one player who is a generational talent […]

Timothy Liljegren Maple Leafs Prospects
Bryan Oakley - Jun 17, 2018

The 2018 NHL draft is less than a week away on June 22nd and 23rd. The Chicago Blackhawks are preparing for the draft looking to get some immediate help for their storied franchise after a disastrous 2017-18 season. They currently have the eighth overall pick this year, one of their highest picks in years. They have four […]



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2021 nhl draft lottery

As the NHL gets set for a night of Second Round playoff action, the 2021 NHL Draft Lottery was held before the games tonight. The Seattle Kraken came away with the second overall pick, while the Buffalo Sabres won tonight’s grand prize. They’ll pick first overall at the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The Draft will […]

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Swedish hockey is taking a massive step forward this year. It has always been a powerhouse hockey country, but this season, it is on another level. In my rankings, there are seven Swedes projected to go in the first round. Of those seven, one forward by the name of Simon Robertsson sticks out. He has […]

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Kyle Pereira - Jun 17, 2018

The 2021 NHL Draft does not pose the same excitement as the 2020 NHL Draft did. However, there are still plenty of players that teams can build around for the future. There’s another future star goaltender in this class, falling in line with goalies like Spencer Knight and Yaroslav Askarov before him. There are several […]

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Kyle Pereira - Jun 17, 2018

The 2021 NHL Draft does not pose the same excitement as the 2020 NHL Draft did. However, there are still plenty of players that teams can build around for the future. There’s another future elite goaltender in this class, falling in line with goalies like Spencer Knight and Yaroslav Askarov before him. There are several […]

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Kyle Pereira - Jun 17, 2018

Over the last several months, I have been crunching numbers, trying to solve the many questions of player development. With that, we here at Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft.  All advanced stats in this piece were taken […]

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Doug Winkey - Jun 17, 2018

Everyone was excited when the Colorado Avalanche drafted Bowen Byram. He was the team’s first pick in the loaded 2019 Draft. The Cranbrook, British Columbia native immediately rewarded them with a very good season playing for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants. Byram has joined Colorado’s training camp for the 2020-21 season and could start as soon […]

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Luiza Vidal, Editor - Jun 17, 2018

The Minnesota Wild has announced via Twitter that forward Marco Rossi is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. The centreman represented Austria at the 2021 World Junior Championship in Edmonton. He underwent a seven-day quarantine before being able to take part in the training camp activities with the Wild this week. NEWS: #mnwild forward Marco Rossi […]

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Gabriel Foley - Jun 17, 2018

Carson Lambos is one of many players in the 2021 NHL Draft class who could go first overall. But he’s far from earned the consensus. With so much talent from players like Owen Power, Brandt Clarke, and Matty Beniers, there’s no real favourite this year. And Lambos hasn’t really helped his case much. He managed […]