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Can the Form Return for Vancouver Canucks Star Forward?

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Players, coaches, and management on the Vancouver Canucks know they are always under a lot of pressure. After all, Vancouver is a hockey-crazed city and even the smallest piece of news surrounding the team is a big deal. Star players deal with the most pressure. The likes of Henrik and Daniel Sedin, Roberto Luongo, Markus Naslund, and Pavel Bure dealt with it. Right now, the … [Read more...] about Can the Form Return for Vancouver Canucks Star Forward?

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Importance of Morgan Rielly

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The Toronto Maple Leafs do have some reasons to believe that this season will be different. One of the main contributors to making this ideology reality, is Morgan Rielly and his ability to put up huge stats. Furthermore, besides the obvious benefit to the team, Rielly has a great deal to benefit personally from a big season in The Six. The Leafs organization made some of the … [Read more...] about The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Importance of Morgan Rielly

NHL Predictions: Oct. 28 San Jose Sharks vs. Utah Hockey Club

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Welcome back to this Monday edition of NHL Predictions. Today’s matchup sees the San Jose Sharks make their inaugural trip to Utah. Today, like everyday, 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. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions for all the NHL’s … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 28 San Jose Sharks vs. Utah Hockey Club

Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Signs New Contract

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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving has made a big decision regarding the future of the team. The Leafs and defenceman Jake McCabe have agreed to a contract extension. His deal will come into play on July 1, 2025. It’s a five-year contract, and McCabe will be earning $4.51 million across those seasons. Jake McCabe 5 x $4.51 with Toronto — Elliotte Friedman … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Signs New Contract

NHL Predictions Oilers Edition as Edmonton Visits the Columbus Blue Jackets Oct. 28

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Welcome back to another edition NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey take a look at the games, breaking down the key matchups and providing relevant analysis to how they might play out. Today, the Edmonton Oilers continue their road trip against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They will try to out-do themselves after a terrific comeback victory last … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Oilers Edition as Edmonton Visits the Columbus Blue Jackets Oct. 28

Vancouver Canucks Third Line Gets Results (Again)

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Stop us if you’ve heard this before, but the Vancouver Canucks third line is coming through for them. They’re doing so well, in fact, that we’re taking a closer look at how they stand up to last year’s version. Canucks Third Line Challenge There have been changes in Vancouver since last season ended. Players walked, others signed, some waited. Eight players who weren’t in the … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Third Line Gets Results (Again)

New York Islanders Bring back Veteran Enforcer Upfront

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After 13 years with the New York Islanders, free agent Matt Martin has a new contract to return to the team for a 14th, finally. Martin, originally drafted by the Islanders in 2008, played all but two of his now 16-year career with the team. He had a pit stop with the Toronto Maple Leafs for two seasons before returning in the 2018-19 season.  Martin Lands Contract With … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Bring back Veteran Enforcer Upfront