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There maybe some discussion on whether or not Mitch Marner is a lock for a best-on-best Team Canada roster. Here, we will touch on why he is more than deserving of the nod to the squad. Once we’ve convinced you that he will make the team, we can look at the team itself. We can explore possible line combinations and where Marner would be best suited. So, let’s get into it, … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Playmaking Winger Potential Team Canada Lines

If you are new to Vancouver Canucks fandom, the annual “Should the Canucks panic now or later?” talk may surprise you. Don’t let it. It’s as normal as being surprised by snowfall lasting more than an hour. If you live on the coast for the greenery, be ready to pay for it with rain. If you follow one of Vancouver’s sports clubs, you pay for it with pain. The Canucks Fan Panic … [Read more...] about The Annual “Should the Vancouver Canucks Panic” Article

During the New York Islanders 4-3 shootout win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night, they lost one of their best players to a lower-body injury. The player was the Islanders prized free agent acquisition this offseason, Anthony Duclair, and now he will miss time due to this injury. Duclair, who signed a four-year, $14 million deal this offseason. Furthermore, he was … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Lineup Takes a Big Hit

Let’s get this Bread! The New York Rangers have got two great vets and a youngster on the first line. The future seems bright, but we’ll seee what they’ve done well as the season’s started off. Reading the play, pretty setups, vision, passes through traffic… are just a few examples of what this line is showing off so far. Firstly, we’ll discuss the Blueshirts two most recent … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Top Line Flowing with Chemistry

The Pittsburgh Penguins kicked off the 2024-2025 season last week in an opening matchup with their Metropolitan Division rival, the New York Rangers. The Penguins were embarrassingly shutout 6-0 on their home ice and there were zero positives about that game. Tristan Jarry looked abysmal, the offense couldn’t score, defense looked abysmal, and the powerplay once again was … [Read more...] about Penguins Rejuvenated After Embarrassing Opening Night Loss

San Jose Sharks rookie, centre Will Smith has played in all four games for the Sharks this season and has yet to make any waves. Ideally, Smith is projected to be a contender for the highest point leader this coming Sharks season. No expected Will Smith to start the season off slowly. Will Smith off to Slow Start A Look at Smith’s College Career Smith is the fourth overall … [Read more...] about Sharks Rookie off to an Unexpected Slow Start

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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 20 w/ Pittsburgh Penguins vs Winnipeg Jets

The St. Louis Blues are due to have two forwards returning to the lineup soon. Forward Oskar Sundqvist, who has been recovering from a torn ACL that occurred last March. In addition, Alexandre Texier is expected to return to the lineup soon after sustaining an upper-body injury. While the Blues will be glad to have the 2019 Stanley Cup champion and their newcomer back in the … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Have a Roster Decision to Make Soon