BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The Bills have addressed some of their most pressing needs along the defensive line and in the secondary drafting three players for each position group among their first seven picks in the draft. Starting with speedster cornerback Maxwell Hairston with the No. 30 pick in the first round, the Bills later drafted defensive tackle T.J. Sanders and edge … [Read more...] about 2025 NFL draft live blog: Bills bolster defense with first 5 picks
The “Miracle of Manitoba”: The Winnipeg Jets Rally and Win Game 7
The Winnipeg Jets trailed the St. Louis Blues 3-1 late in the third period of Game 7. The Jets were the President’s Trophy winners this season, but the playoff demons appeared to return. Perhaps said demons were taunting the Jets when they called a timeout with 3:14 left. 314 is the area code for St. Louis. Was this the universe making a mockery of the Jets as they neared yet … [Read more...] about The “Miracle of Manitoba”: The Winnipeg Jets Rally and Win Game 7
NHL Predictions: May 5 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1
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 Florida Panthers taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in this crucially important Game 1 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 5 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1
Second-Round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Series Preview
Welcome back to our extensive 2025 NHL Stanley Cup playoff coverage here at Last Word on Hockey. Today, we feature the second-round playoff series between two of the bigger Stanley Cup contenders, the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Just how will the best-of-seven series turn out? Who has the advantages, and where might there lay some weaknesses? Find out as we … [Read more...] about Second-Round 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers Series Preview
What Rocky Thompson’s Firing Means For Next Year’s Philadelphia Flyers Power Play
As the Philadelphia Flyers miss out on another postseason in 2024-25, preparations for next season have already begun. On April 23rd, 2025, the Flyers announced that they would not be retaining the services of assistant coaches Rocky Thompson and Darryl Williams, and assistant/skills coach, Angelo Ricci. While this is a near complete reshuffling of personnel behind the bench, … [Read more...] about What Rocky Thompson’s Firing Means For Next Year’s Philadelphia Flyers Power Play