With both Sean Durzi and John Marino out with long-term injuries, the Utah Hockey Club quickly found themselves missing two of their top right-handed defencemen. Management needed to figure out how to fill each defensive position. The team acquired Olli Maatta in a trade with the Detroit Red Wings to help. However, Michael Kesselring stepped into the new role and is benefiting … [Read more...] about Kesselring Benefiting From Increased Role With Utah
A Story on the Vancouver Canucks and How “Never Boring” Lives up to Its Name
In the book Never Boring author Ed Willes proves one thing and that is he knows how Vancouver Canucks fans feel. You can tell that by the table of contents. Ten of the twelve chapters start with the words “What If...” He’s been there. He’s seen that. And he’s got all the best stories. Even the Boring Bits Are Never Boring for Fans of the Canucks Here at Last Word, we don’t just … [Read more...] about A Story on the Vancouver Canucks and How “Never Boring” Lives up to Its Name
Injury Update On Washington Capitals Captain
The Washington Capitals have been in tremendous form lately. Alex Ovechkin has been the centrepiece of all this success. He came through for the Caps in their latest back-to-back against the Vegas Golden Knights and the Utah Hockey Club. Ovi potted five goals in those two games, including a hat trick against the Golden Knights. It’s been a great start to the season for the … [Read more...] about Injury Update On Washington Capitals Captain
Vancouver Canucks Forward to Take Indefinite Leave
The Vancouver Canucks reported the forward J.T. Miller will take an indefinite leave from the team. This is due to personal reasons according to the club. News of this emerged on Tuesday afternoon. News: #Canucks announce J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team for personal reasons. “Right now, our sole focus is making sure that J.T. knows the entire … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Forward to Take Indefinite Leave
All-Star Centre Returning to the St. Louis Blues Lineup Tonight
Christmas has arrived early for the St. Louis Blues. Robert Thomas will be returning to the lineup for Tuesday’s game in St. Louis. The 2024 All-Star centre is returning two weeks earlier than his expected return date. Thomas Returning to St. Louis Blues Lineup Thomas says he’s in tonight. #stlblues — Jeremy Rutherford (@jprutherford) November 19, 2024 Thomas fractured his … [Read more...] about All-Star Centre Returning to the St. Louis Blues Lineup Tonight
Patriots Signed LB Titus Leo Off Colts PS Among Other Moves
The New England Patriots announced they have signed LB Titus Leo off the Colts’ practice squad. Patriots sign LB Titus Leo to the 53-man roster from the Colts practice squad: https://t.co/PZrIIOFjCx pic.twitter.com/dOHBRpdZgl — New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 19, 2024 New England also placed LB Curtis Jacobs on injured reserve and waived OLB Ochaun Mathis. Leo, 25, … [Read more...] about Patriots Signed LB Titus Leo Off Colts PS Among Other Moves
Bengals Claim DB Marco Wilson Off Waivers From Patriots
Tom Pelissero reports that the Bengals have claimed DB Marco Wilson off of waivers from the Patriots. The team also signed RB Kendall Milton to their practice squad. Wilson has played a fair amount of snaps for New England this year but the Patriots let him go and he is now on his third team in Cincinnati. Wilson, 25, was drafted by the Cardinals out of Florida in the fourth … [Read more...] about Bengals Claim DB Marco Wilson Off Waivers From Patriots
Bruins Fire Head Coach Jim Montgomery
Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney announced that the club has relieved head coach Jim Montgomery of his duties. Associate coach Joe Sacco will assume an interim head coach role. Montgomery’s ousting comes after a 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday. It was Boston’s third consecutive loss, and the 10th in their last 15 games. The Bruins have been outscored … [Read more...] about Bruins Fire Head Coach Jim Montgomery
The evolution of Jayson Tatum’s scoring efficiency
Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Celtics All-NBA forward has taken his scoring to new heights this season, showcasing a refined efficiency. Jayson Tatum is only in his age-26 season. This is typically when players enter their prime but are still a couple of years away from their peak. So unsurprisingly, Tatum is playing the best basketball of his career and … [Read more...] about The evolution of Jayson Tatum’s scoring efficiency