Last Word On Hockey

The San Jose Sharks have cut their roster repeatedly during the last few weeks. Recently, their number one goalie prospect found himself back down in the AHL with the San Jose Barracuda. Yaroslav Askarov‘s News as Return to Ice is a Positive Sign The #SJSharks have assigned G Yaroslav Askarov to the @sjbarracuda. An updated camp roster is available here. … [Read more...] about Sharks Top Prospect Goalie Reports to San Jose Barracuda

The Vancouver Canucks played their last pre-season game last night, a 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. The dress rehearsal is now officially over. Next Friday, the stage will be set and the games will matter. The Canucks will welcome the Calgary Flames to town and it is hoped that it will be the start of a great year for hockey in the largest city in the Canadian province … [Read more...] about Predicting Vancouver Canucks Scoring Leaders for 2024-25

The preseason is a great time to get a look at top prospects and first-round picks who haven’t made the jump to the NHL yet. For a rebuilding team like Calgary, this means more potential spots for young players on the NHL roster. These spots can provide both opportunity and pressure for youngsters competing to make the jump to the NHL. During the Flames training camp, there … [Read more...] about Two Flames First-Round Draft Picks Headed In Opposite Directions

Veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie has himself a new contract. The veteran is signing with the Calgary Flames and is locked up for the next year. With the new deal in place, he will earn $1.25 million per season, which is great for the veteran. Barrie Lands Contract With the Flames It was a trade that made sense at the time and became a win for the Edmonton Oilers. Unfortunate … [Read more...] about Veteran Defenceman Lands New Contract

Welcome back to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils. Be … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: October 4 with Buffalo Sabres vs New Jersey Devils