The Montreal Canadiens have one of the youngest teams in the NHL heading into the 2024-25 season. There are so many players who are expected to have breakout campaigns and build on their totals from last season. Guys like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Patrik Laine are some names who are expected to hit career highs. But who are some players who haven’t blossomed into … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Breakout Player Projections
The Canucks goaltending situation in Thatcher Demko’s absence
The Vancouver Canucks will begin their preseason on Tuesday. Fans, players, and staff are excited after training camp, and meaningful games will soon be played. All the Canucks star players will be (hopefully) ready by opening night. However, there will be one that won’t. One of the big stories is that Thatcher Demko will not be ready by the season opener on October 9 against … [Read more...] about The Canucks goaltending situation in Thatcher Demko’s absence
Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 Seattle Kraken
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 Seattle Kraken. 2024-25 Seattle Kraken 2023-2024 … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: 2024-25 Seattle Kraken
NHL Rumours: Los Angeles Kings Looking for Forward Depth
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re closing on the start of the regular season as pre-season games are underway. However, it’s not just the players that are working hard. General managers are still tinkering with their respective rosters and making additions. Injuries and other factors may be causing executives to change course and do some fine-tuning. One of … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Los Angeles Kings Looking for Forward Depth
Early Storylines From The Flames Preseason
Everything in the Flames preseason should be taken with a grain of salt. No teams are playing with their full NHL rosters this early and players are still getting up to speed. For most teams, this is an opportunity to find chemistry and determine lines. While there are some players fighting for roster spots, many players are just trying to get ready and not injured. However, … [Read more...] about Early Storylines From The Flames Preseason