David Poile announced Thursday that the club has signed free-agent forward Steve Moses to a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2015-16 season. READ MORE
Tag: Jokerit Helsinki
On the Powerplay – Kovalchuk, KHL Rumors, Hamburgler, Playoff Races, more
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. In this episode of On the Powerplay Dave and Ben […] READ MORE
Jokerit Helsinki – KHL Playoff Preview
With the playoffs approaching and Jokerit having clinched a spot, we look at their chances in the Gagarin Cup Playoffs. READ MORE
Teemu Pulkkinen Gets Long-Awaited Call-Up to Detroit
When you think of a signature shot, you think Brett Hull. Tremendous scoring ability? Jarri Kurri. Combining a wicked shot with an uncanny scoring ability? You have Teemu Pulkkinen. While comparisons to either of these players are very premature at the NHL level, Pulkkinen has a background and potential to make it a conversation. The […] READ MORE
Welcoming Three New Teams in KHL Expansion
Next season the KHL will have three new teams added to their league as a part of their expansion plans: Toljati Lada, Helsinki Jokerit and a club from this years Olympic home – Sochi that has yet to be named. The latest rumours indicate that the Sochi team will be called the Dolphins. KHL President […] READ MORE
Teuvo Teravainen Could Join Hawks this Season. What Does It Mean?
A recent report from ESPN Chicago indicates that Finnish super prospect Teuvo Teravainen will be joining the Chicago Blackhawks as soon as his Finnish league season is done. Blackhawks coach, Joel Quenneville confirmed the report saying, “I’m expecting him to come here when his season’s done. We’ll see after that.” General Manager Stan Bowman also seemed encouraged […] READ MORE
NHL Draft Prospect Profile #12: Teuvo Teravainen
Drafted #18 Overall by the Chicago Blackhawks Our #12 prospect is creating a ton of buzz in the last few months. Teuvo Teravainen (or Teräväinen) of Jokerit-Helsinki in the Finnish Elite League has rocketed up draft boards with some excellent international performances and really taken scouts by storm. Right Wing/Centre Born Sep 11 1994 — Helsinki, Finland […] 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.