In the sports world, it is not uncommon for a player to still get paid even if they are no longer playing that sport, in the league, or even on that team still. In the hockey world, some prime examples are Rick DiPietro, Vincent Lecavalier, Justin Abdelkader, and Ilya Bryzgalov. Former Players On Payrolls Rick DiPietro Despite playing his last game during the 2012-13 season, … [Read more...] about Former Penguins Still On Penguins Payroll
Who Impressed and Who Struggled in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Third Game of the Preseason
The Pittsburgh Penguins won their preseason game 5-2 over the Ottawa Senators. This article looks at the players that impressed and struggled. The Penguins took to the ice for their third preseason with a special Kraft Hockeyville backdrop in Sudbury Ontario. This game was the first to feature the Penguins core players like Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris Letang. … [Read more...] about Who Impressed and Who Struggled in the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Third Game of the Preseason
Best New York Islanders By Jersey Numbers: 88-96
Hello again and welcome to the ninth and final part of the best New York Islanders by jersey number series. The last list was numbers 77-86. That article featured some lesser known players from Islanders history including a lot of one off wearers. Players who probably wouldn’t make an all-time list under regular circumstances but make it on to this one by default. It also … [Read more...] about Best New York Islanders By Jersey Numbers: 88-96
Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 Washington Capitals
Hockey fans! Guess what? Hockey starts next week! We are so close to NHL hockey! But first, we have some business to attend to. Last Word on Hockey continues the “Puck Drop Preview” series by taking a look at the 2024-25 Washington Capitals. Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 Washington Capitals 2023-24 Season The Capitals entered the 2023-24 season looking to return to the Stanley Cup … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 Washington Capitals
Analyzing a Strength of the Toronto Maple Leafs Fourth Line
The Toronto Maple Leaf fans are excited about the coming season and one reason is their forward depth, particularly their fourth line. There is some thought that this group is the strongest in years. If you consider what that could mean in terms of the trickledown effect of the post-salary cap era dating back to 2005-06, perhaps it’s the longest since before that time. One … [Read more...] about Analyzing a Strength of the Toronto Maple Leafs Fourth Line