Although it is only the preseason and the main New Jersey Devils players are in Czechia for the 2024 NHL Global Series, these back-to-back games, a Rangers road loss and Rangers home win, were still significant Hudson River rivalry matchups. The preseason and training camp help players, especially the younger or less NHL-experienced ones, develop and show off their skills. In … [Read more...] about Glows and Grows from Back-to-Back Rangers vs. Devils Games
2024-25 Puck Drop Preview: Winnipeg Jets
Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2024-25 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2024-25 Winnipeg Jets. 2024-25 Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Puck Drop Preview: Winnipeg Jets
Ottawa Senators Defence Needs Stability from the Left Side
The Ottawa Senators defence has been something that has garnered a lot of attention this offseason. There is no hiding the defensive issues that have plagued this team for many seasons now. And while not all of that is on the defence alone, it does start there. To try and shake up the Ottawa Senators defence, the team made multiple moves this summer. The biggest of which was … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Defence Needs Stability from the Left Side
How the Montreal Canadiens Can Replace Top Goal Scoring Forward
The Montreal Canadiens just announced that Patrik Laine will miss the first 2-3 months of the season, meaning they need a replacement for his production. Laine was acquired by Montreal from Columbus this summer. The injury news is a welcome surprise to Habs fans who were expecting Laine to miss the entire season. Things looked grim after he was the victim of a knee-on-knee from … [Read more...] about How the Montreal Canadiens Can Replace Top Goal Scoring Forward
NHL Rumours: Upcoming NHL CBA Talks
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re just days away from the NHL Global Series games Friday and Saturday in Prague. The Buffalo Sabres and New Jersey Devils are set to square off in a pair of regular season games. However, thoughts are already going to the future. It’s not just executives planning for beyond this season. League executives and the NHL Players … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Upcoming NHL CBA Talks