NHL Expansion means return of the Expansion Draft

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The recent announcement that the National Hockey League is going to look into expansion is sending fans into a frenzy. What does this mean for the NHL? Will the league competition level deplete? Will it mean short term gains and long term losses? Does this mean we have to deal with multiple Twitter accounts demanding […] READ MORE



Kimmo Timonen Goes Out on Top

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After a long and fruitful career that was nearly cut short by an alarming and serious medical situation, Blackhawks defenseman Kimmo Timonen was finally able to write his own storybook ending, concluding his 16-year career as a Stanley Cup champion. The 40-year-old Timonen was drafted way back in 1993 by the Los Angeles Kings, 250th overall, but […] READ MORE




Kimmo Timonen Traded To Blackhawks

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Don’t call it a comeback. #Blackhawks send a 2015 second-round pick and 2016 conditional fourth-round pick to Flyers for Kimmo Timonen. — Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) February 28, 2015 The 39-year old Kimmo Timonen was just about to make his season debut against the Rangers tomorrow for the Flyers. He will instead have a guaranteed chance […] READ MORE


On The Powerplay 3 – Kane, Lundqvist, Tanking, Diving and More

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Last Word on Sports is proud to present their newest hockey podcast, On the Powerplay with Ben, Shawn and Dave.  Join Ben Kerr, Shawn Wilken and Dave Gove each week as the take a look around the Hockey World focusing on the big issues of the NHL and elsewhere. This week on On the Powerplay, […] READ MORE


Kimmo Timonen to Skate Friday

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Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall announced earlier today that defenseman Kimmo Timonen will resume skating on Friday, after missing the entire season to-date with blood clot issues. Hextall also added that there is minimal risk involved with Timonen’s return. And Kimmo Timonen (@kime4kids) will return to skating tomorrow! (Man, that was a good 3 […] READ MORE


Flyers Defenseman Kimmo Timonen Signs One-Year Contract Extension

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The Philadelphia Flyers have announced a one-year contract extension for veteran defenseman Kimmo Timonen Friday morning. Exact details on financial terms have not yet been disclosed by the team. Timonen was slated to become an unrestricted free agent next month. In 77 games for the Flyers during their 2013-14 season, the 39-year-old recorded six goals […] READ MORE