Heading into the Four Nations tournament, the Montreal Canadiens are in desperate need of a break. The team has gone 1-8 in its last nine contests and the playoffs are slipping away. The team is now closer to a bottom-five pick than a playoff position. Despite this, the Eastern Conference Wild Card race is still anyone’s game at this juncture. However, once the Canadiens return … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Outlook Coming out of Four Nations Break
NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Trade Deadline Plans
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Four Nations Faceoff just started, but general managers are still thinking about tinkering with their roster. Team executives have until March 7 to make trades. The league may be quiet, but teams are going to hot the ground running in the run up to the deadline. We’ve already seen some big swings, but a lot more smaller deals will … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Trade Deadline Plans
4 Nations Face-Off Predictions: United States vs. Canada
The 4 Nations Face-Off continues with a double-header Saturday in Montreal. In what can be considered the “rivalry day” of the tournament, Finland faces Sweden. Later, the United States renew their international rivalry with Canada. Today, Last Word On Hockey looks at the USA/Canada game. 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions United States vs. Canada Time: 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time TV: … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions: United States vs. Canada
4 Nations Face-off Predictions: Finland vs Sweden
The 4 Nations Face-Off has begun! We’re now onto the second games four each of the four teams. The tournament continues on Saturday, with Finland and Sweden trying to bounce back from opening-game setbacks. Let’s take a look at this matchup between Scandinavian rivals in this dose of 4 Nations Face-Off Predicitons. 4 Nations Face-Off Finland vs Sweden Time: 1 p.m. Eastern … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-off Predictions: Finland vs Sweden
NHL Rumours: Veteran Buffalo Sabres Forward Getting Interest
It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. We’re in the middle of the Four Nations Faceoff break, but that hasn’t stopped the rumour mill. General managers are still deciding what their move will be. Some teams will make a push to load up for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, other teams might have think about the future and move assets. One team that could be a seller is … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Veteran Buffalo Sabres Forward Getting Interest