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The Toronto Maple Leafs have been incredibly busy on the injury front. In the offseason, they’ve dealt with two long-term injuries from roster players. Acquired this past offseason, Jani Hakanpaa had a serious knee injury. That resulted in Treliving revising his deal with the Finnish defenceman. Furthermore, Connor Dewar was also dealing with a serious injury in the summer. He … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Provides Injury Reports On Three Players

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 New York Islanders taking on the New Jersey Devils. Don’t forget to check out all the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 9 New York Islanders Vs New Jersey Devils

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been missing their star forward Auston Matthews for the last few games due to an injury listed as day-to-day. Now, the Leafs may have to juggle the lines once again after Max Pacioretty went down with an injury. He fell awkwardly, tripping over David Savard‘s leg around the slot area. The Maple Leafs public relations team announced that he wouldn’t … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Veteran Forward Will Not Return

Welcome back to the return 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 matchups 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 Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 10 w/ Minnesota Wild vs Chicago Blackhawks

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the middle of November and that’s when teams start figuring out if they are contenders or pretenders. Some teams have defied expectations, but others have disappointed so far this season. Teams in the latter category need to figure out how to get on track and turn their season around before it’s too late. One club that’s … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Nashville Predators Defenceman Trade Candidate

Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today’s matchup sees the San Jose Sharks take on the high-flying New Jersey Devils. Today, like every day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the games happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. This matchup between San Jose and New Jersey should be a fun one. Finally, be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 10 San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils

The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit in second of the Metropolitan Division with 20 points. Tied with the Washington Capitals and behind only the New Jersey Devils, who have played four more games. However, it isn’t just the number of wins which has been setting them apart. It has been their unique performance on the ice. So, let’s dig a little deeper and analyze which players … [Read more...] about Early Season Analysis of a Top Team in the Metro Division