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Growing pains can happen with younger players. It is just part of the sport and part of growing as an athlete. The early defensive struggles are expected for a blueliner transitions to a full-time NHL role. Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke is one of those players that has experienced those growing pains. He has all the talent in the world and the potential is truly there. Let’s … [Read more...] about Kings Need Not Panic Over Youngster’s Early Defensive Struggles

Whenever a team brings on a new head coach, everyone holds their breath. How much success and failure actually rides on the coach remains a fun debate topic for any professional sport. In hockey, coaching changes have spurred some amazing turnarounds, but that can’t be guaranteed. After all, a team is only as good as the sum of its parts. For the Seattle Kraken, a coaching … [Read more...] about Seattle Kraken Finding Rhythm Under Coach Dan Bylsma

Welcome back to 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. Today, we are looking at a game between two of the youngest teams in the NHL, as the San Jose Sharks travel to the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks. … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 17 With San Jose Sharks vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Welcome to the latest edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our team here at Last Word on Hockey breaks down head-to-head matchups and other key elements that may influence the outcome of each game. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today, we take a look at the upcoming game between the St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 17 With St. Louis Blues Vs. New York Islanders

Welcome back to 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. In this edition, the Philadelphia Flyers head to Seattle to face the Kraken for the first of their two matchups this NHL season. Be sure to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Oct. 17 With Philadelphia Flyers At Seattle Kraken

The Dallas Stars have completed a grand piece of business on Thursday. They extended goaltender Jake Oettinger to a new contract. Oettinger’s new contract is an eight-year deal at $8.25M AAV. ? IS HERE TO STAY!@Shift4 | #TexasHockey pic.twitter.com/Dqtci4Cckp — Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) October 17, 2024 Eight More Years of Oettinger The Stars have locked down their … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars Extend Starting Goaltender to Long-Term Deal

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images The 4th line was once again a major force as 5 different players scored in another strong W for the Black and Gold! First Period The period was pretty tight to begin with, with Boston slowly overtaking the Avs as it was clear that Colorado really didn’t have too much of an attack away from their stars. Finally the dam broke … [Read more...] about Bruins vs. Avalanche RECAP: Boston takes care of business in 5-3 WIN!