What’s all the rumours, news, and storylines out of the geographical centre of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the Jets hunt for a head coach intensifies. The Jets had a strong 2023-24 regular season and were hopeful for a longer 2024 Stanley Cup playoff run, rather than bowing out in the first round to the Colorado Avalanche in five games. Therefore, the pressure for continuing … [Read more...] about The NHL’s Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Search Rumours
NHL Predictions: May 16 w/ New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes. Be sure … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 16 w/ New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes
Evan Bouchard’s Playoffs Thus Far and Other Edmonton Oiler News
Evan Bouchard emerged as an elite NHL defenceman during the 2023-24 season for the Edmonton Oilers. This year he became only the second defenceman in Edmonton Oilers team history with an 80-point plus season (he had 82). The other guy did it five times and won three Stanley Cups with the Oilers, Paul Coffey. Furthermore, for Bouchard, as the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs wear … [Read more...] about Evan Bouchard’s Playoffs Thus Far and Other Edmonton Oiler News
Oliver Kapanen is the Montreal Canadiens Most Underrated Prospect
The Montreal Canadiens have one of the best prospect pools in the NHL. Names like Lane Hutson, David Reinbacher, Logan Mailloux, and Joshua Roy often dominate the prospect discussion. With that being said, it’s no surprise that amongst these names, one player has often fallen out of the spotlight. But after an explosive start at the 2024 IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championships, … [Read more...] about Oliver Kapanen is the Montreal Canadiens Most Underrated Prospect
Rangers and Hurricanes Second Round Series Review After 4-2 NYR Win
The New York Rangers thought they were in the clear, but the Carolina Hurricanes did make a concerted push to impede their progress. The Rangers got out to a unexpected 3-0 series stranglehold against the Hurricanes, and as we shall see in our recap, thought it was smooth sailing ahead. However, Rob Brind’Amour’s squad, perhaps the Stanley Cup favourites at the outset of the … [Read more...] about Rangers and Hurricanes Second Round Series Review After 4-2 NYR Win