With the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina rapidly approaching and NHL players returning to Olympic ice hockey for the first time since 2014, several nations have now unveiled their squads. The deadline to submit rosters to the IIHF was December 31st. However, teams have been delayed in releasing their rosters to the public. Team USA, Team Canada, Team Sweden, and others … [Read more...] about 2026 Team Finland Olympic Roster Reveal
Injury Bug Strikes Again for a Couple Vancouver Canucks Out for at Least a Week
Talk about a tough start to the new year. As has happened many times this season, the Vancouver Canucks will be short a couple of players due to injury. Conor Garland and Marco Rossi will be out for at least a week, head coach Adam Foote said in a press conference on Thursday. Garland’s injury was the result of a slew foot in the previous game, and Rossi’s injury is a … [Read more...] about Injury Bug Strikes Again for a Couple Vancouver Canucks Out for at Least a Week
NHL Predictions: Dec 31 Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Buffalo Sabres taking on the Dallas Stars. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec 31 Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars
NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Anaheim Ducks
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Anaheim Ducks in Anaheim, CA. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Anaheim Ducks
Buffalo Sabres Get Crushing Injury Update on Netminder
The Buffalo Sabres got a crushing injury update on goaltender Alex Lyon on Wednesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff announced the fate befalling the 33-year-old. As Ruff noted during Wednesday’s press availability, the Sabres will be placing Lyon on injured reserve. According to Ruff, the Sabres will be without Lyon for “a bit of time.” While the cryptic comments don’t really signal a … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Get Crushing Injury Update on Netminder