Saturday night in Minnesota, the Calgary Flames top-four defenceman, Kevin Bahl, left the game due to injury and did not return. During the second period, Bahl took a big hit behind his net from Wild forward Jakub Lauko. Bahl attempted to play the puck as Lauko hit him in the numbers, driving his upper body directly into the boards. Bahl stayed down on the ice and appeared to … [Read more...] about Calgary Flames Lack of Defence Depth Exposed by Injury
Canucks President of Hockey Operations Pours Oil on Rough Waters and Lights It
The Vancouver Canucks president of hockey operations, Jim Rutherford, spoke to Gary Mason of the Globe and Mail recently. In the subsequent article, he expanded on the team’s difficulties on the ice and in the dressing room. What wasn’t included was learning from the past. Fans are taking it as well as they ever do. But is there any choice when you follow the most dramatic team … [Read more...] about Canucks President of Hockey Operations Pours Oil on Rough Waters and Lights It
San Jose Sharks Send Goaltender to AHL for Conditioning
Good news for the San Jose Sharks. Injured goaltender Vitek Vanecek has recovered and has resumed practicing. However, the goaltender is not scheduled to be in the lineup for the time being. He has been sent to the American Hockey League for a brief stint His return to the NHL is still unknown. Sharks Goaltender Injured While Sidelined Vanecek has not played a game since … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Send Goaltender to AHL for Conditioning
NHL Predictions: January 29 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Hockey Club
The Pittsburgh Penguins continue their road trip as they visit the Utah Hockey Club at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games. In tonight’s matchup, the Penguins aim to rebound from a bad stretch, while Utah looks to push in the … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 29 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Utah Hockey Club
NHL Predictions: January 28 Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 28 Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning