The Battle of Florida is finally over. The Florida Panthers closed the series on Monday night in game five against the Tampa Bay Lightning. In previous years, the Lightning always ended the Panthers’ season in the playoffs. However, in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, Florida flipped the script in a dominant series win. At Last Word, we will comment on all the playoff … [Read more...] about The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning Final-Series First Round Playoff Review
Bedard Leads List of Calder Trophy Finalists
The Calder Trophy finalists for the NHL’s top rookie as voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association have been announced. The race for this year’s Calder trophy does have a clear favourite in Connor Bedard, but the decision does come down to the final vote tally. Each of finalists, along with Brock Faber and Luke Hughes, had exceptional freshmen campaigns in their own … [Read more...] about Bedard Leads List of Calder Trophy Finalists
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re closing in on the start of round two of the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, we have several things to discuss. Any time the Toronto Maple Leafs face elimination means rampant speculation as they find themselves down 3-1 to the Boston Bruins with game five tonight. Regardless of tonight’s outcome, does General Manager … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings
Toronto Maple Leafs Superstar Unlikely For Game Five
The Toronto Maple Leafs problems continue as there’s a major Auston Matthews update going into Game 5 of tonight’s opening-round series against the Boston Bruins. A number of reporters said that the Leafs superstar forward left Tuesday’s practice after less than 10 minutes on ice. He is now unlikely to play in the game, which is a big blow to the lineup. Auston Matthews was on … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Superstar Unlikely For Game Five
The Ottawa Senators Leader on Defence Goes Under the Knife
To say Ottawa Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot played through an injury in 2023-24, might be an understatement. He hurt his hand back in late October, and would end up missing a month. Furthermore, Chabot also missed about a month after a leg injury in December. He did end up finish the season playing, but missed time on three different occasions on the season. When he did … [Read more...] about The Ottawa Senators Leader on Defence Goes Under the Knife