The Team Canada management brass had a meeting Thursday evening to discuss the, always controversial, final Team Canada roster spots. Welcome to today’s Olympics and NHL Rumours, with us here at Last Word On Hockey. As we prepare for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics Team Canada men’s hockey roster announcement planned for December 31st, there’s still a few spots … [Read more...] about Olympics and NHL Rumours and the Last Shot at Team Canada Selection
Sabres
Sabres Defender Injured in Win over Flyers, Will Miss Significant Time
The Sabres will be down one of their depth defenders for about six-to-eight weeks. Conor Timmins was injured in Thursday’s win over the Flyers. Conor Timmins Injury and Impact to Sabres Coach Lindy Ruff said Conor Timmins is expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to a broken leg. Details → https://t.co/ga7IUDYXWv pic.twitter.com/PtgrneIQDv — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) December … [Read more...] about Sabres Defender Injured in Win over Flyers, Will Miss Significant Time
Buffalo Sabres COO shoots down popular Jarmo Kekalainen theory
The Sabres promoted Jarmo Kekalainen to general manager after Kevyn Adams was fired, but there were a lot of factors behind the scenes in Buffalo. … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres COO shoots down popular Jarmo Kekalainen theory
Expect New Sabres GM Kekalainen to Be Very Aggressive in Making Moves
On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres fired Kevyn Adams as the team’s general manager (GM), replacing him with former Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen, whom the Sabres brought in over… … [Read more...] about Expect New Sabres GM Kekalainen to Be Very Aggressive in Making Moves
Leon Draisaitl reaches 1,000 career points against Penguins, Skinner
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl became the fourth-fastest active player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career points in the first period against the Pittsburgh Penguins. … [Read more...] about Leon Draisaitl reaches 1,000 career points against Penguins, Skinner