The Toronto Maple Leafs have had themselves quite the weekend. Picking up two solid wins against divisional opponents in back-to-back fashion. Toronto is now on a three-game winning streak, including its wins against the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens on the Hockey Hall of Fame weekend. It’s no secret that the Maple Leafs have been playing great hockey as of late. … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Handle Business Without Captain
NHL Predictions: Nov. 10 San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils
Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Today’s matchup sees the San Jose Sharks take on the high-flying New Jersey Devils. Today, like every day, 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. This matchup between San Jose and New Jersey should be a fun one. Finally, be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Nov. 10 San Jose Sharks vs. New Jersey Devils
Early Season Analysis of a Top Team in the Metro Division
The Carolina Hurricanes currently sit in second of the Metropolitan Division with 20 points. Tied with the Washington Capitals and behind only the New Jersey Devils, who have played four more games. However, it isn’t just the number of wins which has been setting them apart. It has been their unique performance on the ice. So, let’s dig a little deeper and analyze which players … [Read more...] about Early Season Analysis of a Top Team in the Metro Division
Columbus Blue Jackets Claim Veteran Blueliner
The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to overhaul their roster as Dante Fabbro was claimed off waivers. Fabbro had been placed on waivers by the Nashville Predators on Saturday. News of the roster claim came on Sunday afternoon. COMING TO COLUMBUS! We’ve claimed defenseman Dante Fabbro off waivers from the Predators. Additionally, we’ve placed forward Kent Johnson on IR. … [Read more...] about Columbus Blue Jackets Claim Veteran Blueliner
NHL Predictions Senators Edition Ottawa at the Boston Bruins Nov. 9
Welcome to a Saturday Night edition of 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 we feature the Ottawa Senators, as they travel to Massachusetts and the TD Garden to take on their Atlantic Division foes, the Boston Bruins. Don’t … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions Senators Edition Ottawa at the Boston Bruins Nov. 9