The Toronto Maple Leafs received welcome news as Oliver Ekman-Larsson participated fully in practice today, avoiding what could have been another significant injury on an already battered blueline. Ekman-Larsson left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period with an upper-body injury and did not return, raising immediate concerns about his status. One … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Avoid Injury Scare on the Blueline
NHL Draft Stories: The Defector
The NHL Draft is just under a month away. The draft always provides plenty of drama and intrigue amongst fans and media. This has been true since its inception. While people tend to get excited about trades and prospects, there are other moments that leave people scratching their heads. For this edition, we go back to 1988 when the Iron Curtain still divided Europe, the Soviets … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Stories: The Defector
The Tale of Taro Tsujimoto, Buffalo Sabres Legend
Hockey fans know of NHL legends. They know the names Gretzky, Lemieux, Richard, and Orr even if they never saw them play. Heck, it doesn’t take much to learn about lesser-known legends from all teams. Take the Buffalo Sabres for example. Names like Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin, Rene Robert and Dominik Hasek are (they should be) well known in the hockey world. Still, there is … [Read more...] about The Tale of Taro Tsujimoto, Buffalo Sabres Legend
Olympics and NHL Rumours and the Final Team Canada Roster Spots
Welcome to another edition of Olympics and NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we continue our look at the ultra-competitive Team Canada roster. Now, officially less than a month away from the selection of the roster, rumours of who will make it will ramp up. So, let’s check out who we have to discuss today for Team Canada at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter … [Read more...] about Olympics and NHL Rumours and the Final Team Canada Roster Spots
Prime Monday Night Hockey: Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres
Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with a small-market showdown featuring the Winnipeg Jets versus the Buffalo Sabres. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season. Monday Night Hockey: Jets vs Sabres 2024-25 Season Series: Jets 1-1 Sabres How to Watch: U.S. TV: MSG Buffalo; ESPN+ Canada TV: Prime … [Read more...] about Prime Monday Night Hockey: Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres