Last Word On Hockey

Welcome back to NHL Predictions, where we break down matchups, analyze stats, and thank the heavens that we aren’t the Houston Cougars after that March Madness final Monday night.  Tonight, the Tampa Bay Lightning square off against the Toronto Maple Leafs in a clash that promises elite firepower and playoff-level intensity. Will the Lightning strike in Ontario, or will the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions April 9th: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the San Jose Sharks taking on the Minnesota Wild. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 9 San Jose Sharks vs Minnesota Wild

The hockey news has been hit by some stunning news early this afternoon. It’s been reported that former NHL general manager Ray Shero has died at the age of 62. News of his passing came from the Minnesota Wild. Shero had been serving a senior advisor for the team. Ray Shero, Wild senior adviser and former GM of the Penguins and Devils, dies at 62www.nytimes.com/athletic/626… — … [Read more...] about Former NHL GM Ray Shero Passes Away

As head coach Peter Laviolette‘s team enters the regular season’s final stretch, they have questions unanswered. Here, we shall explain why the New York Rangers‘ defensive pairings need adjustments. The Rangers earned two valuable points after defeating the Minnesota Wild 5-4 after overtime at Madison Square Garden, but they lost 4-0 to the New Jersey Devils last Saturday, … [Read more...] about New York Rangers Defensive Pairings: Why a Change Is Necessary