A prestigious honour for any Canadian hockey player is the captaincy of a team representing their country. The leadership team for Team Canada is the reason why Team Canada remains the standard when it comes to best-on-best hockey. There’s a long-standing, proud tradition in Canada of being the best at hockey. And who better than Sidney Crosby to lead this edition of Team … [Read more...] about Team Canada and the Naming of their 2025 4-Nations Face-Off Captain
NHL Predictions February 1st Minnesota Wild at Ottawa Senators
Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions presented by us here at Last Word on Hockey! Today, we feature the Ottawa Senators as they look to continue their surge up the NHL’s Eastern Conference standings, as they host the Minnesota Wild. The Wild are battling for the playoffs in the Central Division, while Ottawa’s latest stretch has them in a good position as well. So, … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions February 1st Minnesota Wild at Ottawa Senators
NHL Predictions: February 1 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning
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 make predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the New York Islanders taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Don’t forget to check out all the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: February 1 New York Islanders vs Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Defender Possible Trade Chip
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re over a month away from the March 7 NHL trade deadline. However, we’ve already seen some blockbuster deals happen. Some may think the deadline deals may dry up. However, there’s still plenty of chatter on the hot stove. Teams have to decide if they are going to push their chips into the middle of the table. One team that will … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Defender Possible Trade Chip
Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Ruled Out For 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jani Hakanpaa will not feature for Team Finland in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. The team announced on Saturday that he will not participate due to injury. Maple Leafs D Jani Hakanpää will not participate in the upcoming Four Nations Face-Off due to injury. — Leafs PR (@LeafsPR) February 1, 2025 No Hakanpaa in 4 Nations Tournament The … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Ruled Out For 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament