The Toronto Maple Leafs are halfway through the season, having played 41 out of 82 regular-season games. Now is a good time to evaluate and grade the team based on its performance up to this point. The team has stepped up in Craig Berube‘s first season as the Maple Leafs head coach. They’ve been playing a playoff brand of hockey that sees more controlled results. But, where … [Read more...] about Evaluation: Toronto Maple Leafs Mid-Season Grades
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NHL Predictions: Jan. 7 Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks
Welcome 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’re looking at the Calgary Flames against the Anaheim Ducks. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions every day there’s hockey this 2024-25 season. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan. 7 Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks
Remainder of January Can Make or Break St. Louis Blues Season
The St. Louis Blues are in the middle of the Western Conference playoff race. Despite being in a retool, the Blues are fighting to make the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season. The team is currently 19-18-4 with 42 points. As of today, the Blues are just three points out of the final wild card spot. Playoff hopes are very much alive in St. Louis. However, the … [Read more...] about Remainder of January Can Make or Break St. Louis Blues Season
Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
The driver charged with killing NHL hockey player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, appeared briefly in court in Salem County, New Jersey, and entered a formal plea. … [Read more...] about Gaudreau suspect pleads not guilty to homicide charges after turning down 35-year prison sentence
Ducks’ Troy Terry named NHL’s Second Star of the Week
Dreams deferred and deals denied came to define the Ducks during their absence from the postseason, which began in 2019, but a reshaped roster, renewed commitment to its talent and the NHL’s Second Star of the Week have all provided promise of late. Ahead of Tuesday’s confrontation with the team directly above them in the Pacific Division, the Calgary Flames, Troy Terry … [Read more...] about Ducks’ Troy Terry named NHL’s Second Star of the Week