Ilya Kovalchuk stripped of SKA's captaincy and has been benched for games 3 and 4 of their playoff series against Lokomotiv Yaroslavl paving analysts to look at a potential return to the NHL READ MORE
Tag: Gagarin Cup
Chicago Blackhawks Sign Viktor Tikhonov
With Brandon Saad being traded yesterday, the Chicago Blackhawks wasted no time in signing his replacement. Long considered one of the best players outside of the NHL, the Hawks have signed former Phoenix Coyotes draft pick Viktor Tikhonov to a one-year deal. The Blackhawks and forward Viktor Tikhonov have agreed to terms on a one-year […] READ MORE
SKA The Week After Part one: Roster Changes
SKA St. Petersburg has always had a flair for the dramatic. This year was no different, as April 30 came with heartbreak but also happiness. With the Gagarin Cup in the bag, veterans left with a smile and those who made the cut sneaked into North America. Their replacements however, come from the lower lines. Nonetheless, the rumor mill […] READ MORE
Artemy Panarin Rumored to the Blackhawks: What to expect?
When a small rumour leaks out, social media can explode. 30 fanbases are shouting at their GM to sign this little Russian player named Artemy Panarin. READ MORE
On The Powerplay – Draft Lottery, Stoll Arrested, Playoffs and KHL Champs
Last Word on Sports is proud to present their hockey podcast, On the Powerplay with Ben and Dave. Join Ben Kerr and Dave Gove each week as they take a look around the Hockey World focusing on the big issues of the NHL and elsewhere. This week Dave and Ben dive into the NHL Draft […] READ MORE
SKA St.Petersburg: Gagarin Cup Champions
The SKA St.Petersburg are the 2014/2015 season Gagarin Cup Champions. The SKA team has finally accomplished what they tried to for seven seasons, and it looks like the lucky seven is what brought them the luck needed to capture the prize. The team has been desperate, having talent come and go, from now NHL star Vladimir […] READ MORE
SKA Complete Historic Playoff Comeback
With the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL doing it last year, SKA St. Petersburg have now written their name in the history books. A 3-2 win over CSKA Moscow completed a full four-game comeback to win the series. They became the first KHL team to come back from a 3-0 deficit and win the […] READ MORE
SKA vs. CSKA – Who Will Advance to the Finals?
The Army Series have turned into a war! Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Radulov are two of the best players currently in Europe and now their teams are facing off in the KHL’s conference finals, with AkBars waiting for their opponent in the finals. SKA vs. CSKA – Who Will Advance to the Finals? The series started with SKA struggling […] READ MORE
The Gagarin Cup Prediction – Part Two
As the KHL playoffs approach their mid-point, LWOS KHL writers Cirno Avery and Aivis Kalnins present you with their Gagarin Cup predictions. Each writer will pick one team they think has the best chance of winning this year and give their explanation why. You can check out Aivis’ prediction in part one here. Cirno’s Prediction – Ak Bars […] READ MORE
The Gagarin Cup Prediction
As the KHL playoffs approach their mid-point, LWOS KHL writers Cirno Avery and Aivis Kalnins present you with their Gagarin Cup predictions. Each writer will pick one team they think has the best chance of winning this year and give their explanation why. Aivis’ Prediction – HC Dynamo Moscow My pick this year is the team that […] READ MORE
