It has been a few days since the St. Louis Blues season came to an end in a chaotic Game 7 of the first round. We know the story. The Blues led 3-1 with under two minutes left and lost. Multiple factors led to the Blues elimination, but one that cannot be overstated is the absence of forward Dylan Holloway. Holloway’s Absence Factor in Blues Elimination Holloway got hurt in the … [Read more...] about Forward’s Absence Big Factor in St. Louis Blues Elimination
Evaluating the Penguins’ Top Head Coach Options After Sullivan’s Exit
After a nearly decade-long tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Mike Sullivan has parted ways with the club. The head coach is best known in Pittsburgh for his contributions to the team in the 2015-16, and 2016-17 seasons, where he led the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups. Over his time with Pittsburgh, Sullivan had a 409-255-89 record in the regular … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Penguins’ Top Head Coach Options After Sullivan’s Exit
Montreal Canadiens Players Who Won’t Be On the Roster in 2025-26
The Montreal Canadiens took the next step in their rebuild this season. The young Canadiens roster qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2021. Despite a first-round loss to the Washington Capitals, it was a successful season in Montreal. Now, GM Kent Hughes will have his hands full making the necessary moves to make the roster more competitive and make the … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Players Who Won’t Be On the Roster in 2025-26
Expectations for Canucks at the 2025 IIHF World Championship
Four members of the Vancouver Canucks will represent their countries this year at the 2025 IIHF World Championship. All four players have taken part in the World Championships before, with their experience ranging from one to four other tournaments. Let’s take a look at each participating Canuck and what fans can expect from them. This Isn’t Drew O’Connor’s First … [Read more...] about Expectations for Canucks at the 2025 IIHF World Championship
NHL Predictions: Game 2 Florida Panthers 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 Florida Panthers taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in this critical Game 2 of their … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 2 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs