Welcome to another edition of Last Word On Hockey’s “Puck Drop Preview.” Today, our preview will have some historic significance to it. For the first time since 2011, a franchise will take the ice following relocation. The state of Utah is home to an NHL team. For the first time ever, we present to you a “Puck Drop Preview” on the Utah Hockey Club. Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 Utah Hockey Club
Penguins Rookie Surprisingly Expected To Be Left Off NHL Roster
Pittsburgh Penguins Rookie Rutger McGroarty is expected not to begin the season in Pittsburgh. He would most likely start down in the AHL in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and await a call-up. The call-up can come at any moment whether it is due to a injury on the main roster or Penguins coaches and front office feel he is worthy of the call-up. Penguins Rookie Expected To Be Left Off … [Read more...] about Penguins Rookie Surprisingly Expected To Be Left Off NHL Roster
Rangers Could Be First Again Despite Division Competition
Since the New York Rangers finished last regular season atop the NHL’s Metropolitan Division, let’s take a look at some of this year’s inter-divisional competition. The Blueshirts are obviously dominant amongst the geographically closest six teams. The one exception is the seventh Metro team down the U.S. East Coast, their rival, the Carolina Hurricanes. Depending on how the … [Read more...] about Rangers Could Be First Again Despite Division Competition
Montreal Canadiens Bounce Back Players
The Montreal Canadiens enter this season with lots of promise. The team has young players like Lane Hutson, Logan Mailloux, and Joshua Roy looking to join the fold. They also have players already on their roster who are poised to take the next step in development, like Juraj Slafkovsky, Cole Caufield, and Kirby Dach. There’s a lot to be excited and hopeful for this season from … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Bounce Back Players
Anaheim Ducks Goaltender Injury Update
The Anaheim Ducks‘ starting goaltender will miss the start of the season. The team announced that John Gibson underwent surgery last night. Gibson is expected to be out for approximately 3-6 weeks. The Ducks goalie received treatment for what was an emergency appendectomy surgery. Injury Update: Goaltender John Gibson underwent emergency appendectomy surgery last night. He is … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Goaltender Injury Update