The Utah Hockey Club has had trouble staying healthy on the blue line all season long. Every injured player for Utah is a defenceman, leaving the team with holes on the backend. The injured players are John Marino, Sean Durzi, Maveric Lamoureux and Robert Bortuzzo. Utah recently claimed Nick DeSimone off waivers from the New Jersey Devils to add depth. While players like Olli … [Read more...] about Potential Utah Hockey Club Pairings Once Defenceman Returns
Ottawa Senators Extend 2020 First-Round Pick
On Friday, the Ottawa Senators announced a contract extension for forward Ridly Greig. The former first-round pick is receiving a four-year extension worth $3.25 million per year. New Contract for Ridly Greig Four more years of the Riddler The #Sens have signed Ridly Greig to a four-year extension! : https://t.co/OHkK77PUAm pic.twitter.com/BSZculZ2R9 — Ottawa Senators … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Extend 2020 First-Round Pick
Flames Appear to Avoid Serious Injury, but Lose Young Star
On Tuesday night in Anaheim, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary left the game and did not return with an apparent knee injury. During the second period, Zary received a knee-on-knee hit from Anaheim Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson. Zary was rushing up ice and looked to make an inside-out move to get around Helleson. In an effort to prevent Zary from a great scoring chance, … [Read more...] about Flames Appear to Avoid Serious Injury, but Lose Young Star
Utah Hockey Club’s Leading Goal Scorer Out With Injury
The Utah Hockey Club announced Friday afternoon that forward Dylan Guenther is out indefinitely with a lower-body injury. Utah recalled forward Josh Doan from their AHL affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners in a corresponding move. Guenther has been a revelation this season as he’s just one point shy of breaking his career-high of 35 points set last season. Guenther last played in … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club’s Leading Goal Scorer Out With Injury
Outdoor Hockey Heads South in 2026
The “Sunshine State” has hosted the Eastern Conference Champion each of the last five seasons. In 2026, it will host a pair of outdoor games. 2026 Winter Classic You won’t want to miss it! — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) January 8, 2025 The game will occur at loanDepot Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins. The Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers in … [Read more...] about Outdoor Hockey Heads South in 2026
NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
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 Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Add More Centres To Their Trade List
It’s old news that the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a centre. However, two names have been mentioned as serious candidates for a potential trade. Over the past month or so, Toronto has been connected to plenty of centres. Brock Nelson and Yanni Gourde are amongst the names that have been mentioned the most as potential assets for the Leafs to pursue as middle-six … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Toronto Maple Leafs Add More Centres To Their Trade List
NHL Predictions: January 8 Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings
Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey! Each day of the NHL season, we preview and analyze games to give our predictions. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at a game between the Los Angeles Kings and Calgary Flames. Be sure to check back each day to follow along with our predictions throughout the season. NHL Predictions Calgary Flames at Los Angeles … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 8 Calgary Flames vs Los Angeles Kings
The Anaheim Ducks Secure Future With Veteran Core
The Anaheim Ducks have made a decisive move in shaping their future by locking up veteran forward Frank Vatrano to a three-year contract. The deal signals the Ducks commitment to blending experienced leadership with a young, promising roster. For a franchise in a rebuild, retaining Vatrano and reinforcing its veteran core could prove to be a masterstroke in establishing a … [Read more...] about The Anaheim Ducks Secure Future With Veteran Core