Over the past few days, the Montreal Canadiens social media circles have been buzzing. The team’s fans have had harsh words for one of the team’s veteran players. The criticism has been targeted at defenceman Mike Matheson. Matheson was on the ice during the play, leading to the New Jersey Devils eventual overtime winner on Saturday. Many fans felt the blame fell on his … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Criticism of Montreal Canadiens Mike Matheson
Flames and Flyers Exchange Former 1st Round Picks and More in Big Trade
-On Thursday night the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers came together for a big trade. The deal took hours to be finalized, but Calgary will sent Andrei Kuzmenko, Jakob Pelletier, along with a second and a seventh-round draft pick to Philadelphia in exchange for Flyers forwards Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee. Flyers, Flames Trade Developing Over Several Hours The trade … [Read more...] about Flames and Flyers Exchange Former 1st Round Picks and More in Big Trade
NHL Predictions: Jan. 31 Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan. 31 Vancouver Canucks vs Dallas Stars
NHL, NHLPA Announce Salary Cap Forecast
The salary cap forecast has come out at last, and it looks very positive for the players. It will have a ripple effect on the collective bargaining agreement, but that’s for tomorrow’s NHL and NHLPA to work out. Salary Cap Forecast Player Friendly So much for 5%. That, in theory, was the maximum the cap could rise in any single year when it was first negotiated. The COVID-19 … [Read more...] about NHL, NHLPA Announce Salary Cap Forecast
Utah Hockey Club’s Top Centre Out With Injury
The Utah Hockey Club announced Friday afternoon that centre Logan Cooley will be out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. The team stated that he will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The tournament starts on Feb. 12 and ends on Feb. 20, taking place in Montreal and Boston. INJURY UPDATE@utahhockeyclub forward Logan Cooley will be out … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club’s Top Centre Out With Injury
Brandon Saad Has a New Home
Just two days after being placed on waivers and having his contract terminated, Brandon Saad has a new home. The 32-year-old forward has agreed to a one-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. The contract is worth $1.5 million. Saad to Vegas BRANDON SAAD, COME ON DOWN! YOU ARE A VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHT! The Golden Knights have signed Brandon Saad to a one-year contract!! … [Read more...] about Brandon Saad Has a New Home
New York Islanders Claim Defenceman Off Waivers
The New York Islanders blueline carousel keeps on moving. They have acquired yet another defenceman within the last week. This is afree acquiring Tony DeAngelo last Friday and Scott Perunovich on Monday. Now, Adam Boqvist becomes the third, as the New York Islanders announced today that they have claimed him off waivers from the Florida Panthers. Islanders Transaction: The New … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Claim Defenceman Off Waivers
How the Return of a Defenceman Solidifies Utah Hockey Club’s Backend
The Utah Hockey Club has had an injury-filled year on its defence for most of this season. Michael Kesselring and Ian Cole are the only two defencemen to play in all 50 games. Among Utah D-men, Mikhail Sergachev, Olli Maatta, Juuso Valimaki and Robert Bortuzzo have each missed games due to injury. Sean Durzi, another important defenceman, isn’t expected to be back until April. … [Read more...] about How the Return of a Defenceman Solidifies Utah Hockey Club’s Backend
J.T. Miller Traded in Major Shakeup
J.T. Miller was traded Friday from the Vancouver Canucks to the New York Rangers. It’s a high-risk, high-reward move for both teams to change team composition. But the president of hockey operations, Jim Rutherford, left little doubt it would happen. J.T. Miller Traded Rangers have acquired JT Miller and two prospects in exchange for Filip Chytil, Victor Mancini and protected … [Read more...] about J.T. Miller Traded in Major Shakeup