The “Sunshine State” has hosted the Eastern Conference Champion each of the last five seasons. In 2026, it will host a pair of outdoor games. 2026 Winter Classic You won’t want to miss it! — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) January 8, 2025 The game will occur at loanDepot Park, home of Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins. The Florida Panthers will host the New York Rangers in … [Read more...] about Outdoor Hockey Heads South in 2026
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Nostalgia for Anaheim Ducks Quarter Century Team Reveal
Reminiscing on the Anaheim Ducks Quarter Century Team and celebrating the franchises’ top players like Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry. As 2025 kicks off, the NHL is paying tribute to the top players of the last 25 years. Each team’s roster features a first and second team of three forwards, two defensemen, and one goalie who played for their respective clubs between 2000 and … [Read more...] about Nostalgia for Anaheim Ducks Quarter Century Team Reveal
It’s Not A Vancouver Canucks Talent Gap
The supposed “Vancouver Canucks talent gap” isn’t the cause of the team’s recent woes. That’s because, for the most part, there isn’t one. Blame on Vancouver Canucks Talent Gap Misplaced First things first. Where did you think the Vancouver Canucks would end up this season? Most fans were optimistic and had good reason to be. The Canucks pushed Stanley Cup finalist to seven … [Read more...] about It’s Not A Vancouver Canucks Talent Gap
NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. In today’s round of NHL Predictions, we are looking at the game between the Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Rookie Defenceman blossoming into star for Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens rookie defenceman Lane Hutson is having a rookie season for the ages. With 30 points in just 40 games, he is leading all rookies in scoring thus far. Standing at only 5″10, people questioned if Hutson’s offensive game could translate to the NHL level. They often criticized his defensive capabilities as well. But as the season has gone on, he has put the … [Read more...] about Rookie Defenceman blossoming into star for Montreal Canadiens