We have reached the halfway point in the National Hockey League season, so it is appropriate to do some midseason awards. Today, the Selke Trophy. READ MORE
Last Word on Hockey’s Mid-Season Awards: Selke Trophy
Tag: Blake Wheeler
Winnipeg Jets Name Blake Wheeler Captain
The Announcement: We're proud to announce the new captain of the #NHLJets…@BiggieFunke! pic.twitter.com/pyYJ4yEpfq — Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) August 31, 2016 Winnipeg Jets Name Blake Wheeler Captain The Winnipeg Jets announced their captain as well as their two alternate captains today. Forward Blake Wheeler, who turned 30 today will be wearing the “C” and defenseman Dustin […] READ MORE
Winnipeg Jets Captaincy: Blake Wheeler versus Mark Scheifele
While all the recent commotion surrounding the Winnipeg Jets has been centered around the NHL Entry Draft, one question remains unanswered: who will replace Andrew Ladd and become the next man to captain the team? The Jets captaincy has remained vacant since his departure from the club last winter via a trade with the Blackhawks. There are two realistic […] READ MORE
Series Recap: Ducks Versus Jets
The Anaheim Ducks swept through Winnipeg to reach the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. READ MORE
Evander Kane Saga May Spell End In Winnipeg
It feels like Evander Kane has been in the league for a while now. In fact, he’s logged almost five years in the National Hockey League thus far, and the most remarkable thing is that he is not even 25 yet. Kane was drafted by the then-Atlanta Thrashers in 2009 at 4th overall at 17 […] READ MORE
Puck Drop Preview: 2014-15 Winnipeg Jets
Welcome to Puck Drop Preview 2014-15, where our hockey department gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season and offers our insight and analysis. Makes sure to stick around until the end of the series, where we’ll offer our full predictions for the standings in […] READ MORE
Easier Travel but Harder Road for 2013-14 Winnipeg Jets
Welcome back to Puck Drop: NHL Preview 2013-14, where our hockey department gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season. Check back often as new teams are added to our Puck Drop page. Today we take a look at the 2013-14 Winnipeg Jets. Last year was […] READ MORE
Jets Signings Highlight Burgeoning Trend in Salary Capped NHL
Editor’s Note: LWOS is always looking for passionate sports fans to add to our team. Ken is a life-long hockey fan who has a keen eye for the game. We know you will appreciated his insight as much as we do. Welcome to the #LastWordArmy! Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Chevaldayoff has had a busy couple […] READ MORE
Jets and Bogosian Agree on 7-Year Deal
The Winnipeg Jets avoided another arbitration hearing, coming to terms with defenceman Zach Bogosian on a 7 year $36 million dollar deal. The deal carries a cap hit of $5.14 million per season, and comes as the two sides were scheduled for arbitration on Friday. Bogosian is the third core piece of the Winnipeg Jets […] READ MORE
Winnipeg Jets and Blake Wheeler Agree on a 6 Year Deal
The Winnipeg Jets and Blake Wheeler have avoided arbitration, agreeing on a 6 year, $33.6 million dollar contract. The deal carries an AAV of $5.6 million per season. Wheeler confirmed the deal when he posted on his Twitter, @BiggieFunke “Thrilled to be a Jet for 6 more years.” Wheeler is coming off a lockout-shortened season where […] READ MORE
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Ben Kerr
Ben is a sports fan from just outside Toronto, Canada. In his day job he works as a lawyer. At night he is the COO of Last Word on Sports. Most of his articles are focused on hockey prospects.