That’s a wrap(-ish)! Time to put out the Vancouver Canucks player report cards for the 2024-25 season. It’s been a wildly unstable season, leading to on-ice changes, so we’re limiting it to the players who finished the year with the team. It’s digital media, but there’s only so much space, even here. Canucks Player Report Cards The suggestions were always there, but the … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Player Report Cards: Forwards
Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 2 of 2
The Anaheim Ducks have officially wrapped up their 2024–25 campaign and head into the offseason with more questions than answers. After another year outside the playoff picture, the club is entering a pivotal moment in its rebuild. At the forefront of Anaheim’s summer to-do list is a much-needed overhaul of the special teams and a coaching search for a new direction behind the … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 2 of 2
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the teams that didn’t make the post-season are still being talked about. Plenty of changes could be on the horizon to get these clubs back into contention. We could see anything from re-toolings to complete roster teardowns. Some clubs have draft picks and prospects to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
NHL Predictions: April 24 Florida Panthers 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 makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Florida Panthers taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 24 Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery
The Philadelphia Flyers will have to be without one of their defencemen for part of next season. News emerged late Thursday morning that Rasmus Ristolainen will be out six months after having tricep surgery in late March. The Finnish blueliner is expected to miss training camp. Per Flyers, Rasmus Ristolainen "underwent successful surgery on his right triceps tendon rupture on … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Flyers Defender Out Six Months After Surgery