The Edmonton Oilers are stuck between a rock and a hard place in 2024-25. Players like Jeff Skinner could be considered difference makers throughout their career. However, 2024-25 is different and the injury to Mattias Ekholm is a clear example. Today’s announcement seems more and more likely that he will be shut down for the duration. So let’s bring some sense to the … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Are Without Top-Tier Blueliner
Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Announces Retirement
Alec Martinez announces he is retiring after 16 NHL seasons. This marks the closing out of a legendary, but perhaps underrated, career as a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Alec Martinez Announces He is Retiring Ahead of Final NHL Game Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Alec Martinez announced that tonight will mark the final game of his NHL career. Surprisingly, the 36-year-old … [Read more...] about Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Announces Retirement
NHL Predictions: April 12th New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
Welcome back to Last Word on Hockey as this NHL Predictions features two teams heading in opposite directions. The Carolina Hurricanes eye a season sweep of the New York Rangers this Saturday, April 12th. In this Metropolitan Division matchup, the Rangers cling to very faint playoff hopes. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes look to tighten their grip on a top seed in the East. Carolina … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 12th New York Rangers vs. Carolina Hurricanes
NHL Predictions: April 12th Utah Hockey Club vs Dallas Stars
Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Every day, Last Word on Hockey analyzes the scheduled matchups, providing insights and breakdowns to predict the winners of each head-to-head matchup. Today, we’re focusing on the game between the Utah Hockey Club and the Dallas Stars. Stay tuned as we bring you more coverage on this, the last Saturday of the regular season. Next up, the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 12th Utah Hockey Club vs Dallas Stars
NHL Predictions: April 12th St. Louis Blues Vs. Seattle Kraken
Welcome to the final Saturday of the NHL’s regular season! Yes, it is hard to believe the regular season is in it’s final weekend. Including Saturday, we have six more days of games before the journey to Lord Stanley begins for sixteen teams. On that note, welcome to NHL Predictions, where today, we are looking at an important game between the St. Louis Blues and the Seattle … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 12th St. Louis Blues Vs. Seattle Kraken