Former Vancouver Canuck Loui Eriksson announced his retirement from the NHL on Monday. He enjoyed a 16-year career, playing 1,050 regular season games while scoring 286 goals and 682 points. Although saying he “enjoyed” his entire NHL career may be an oversimplification. For a few years, anyway. We take a look at his Canucks career after Loui Eriksson retires. Misfit Canuck … [Read more...] about Former Canuck Loui Eriksson Retires: It Was Weird
2025 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions featuring Canada versus Sweden
Welcome back to another edition of hockey predictions from us folks here at Last Word on Hockey! Unlike normal, this time we aren’t looking at NHL games, but rather those games for the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off best-on-best tournament. Today, our predictions series brings you the opening game of this tournament as Team Sweden will be in Montreal, Quebec to take on the home Team … [Read more...] about 2025 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions featuring Canada versus Sweden
Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin Can Take A Break
In the three years since his hiring, Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin has been busy. Things seem to be working out a week into the biggest – or possibly second-biggest – trade of his career. But the season isn’t salvaged yet, and there are still plenty of decisions to be made. But maybe he can take a breather. General Manager Patrik Allvin Constantly Reshaping … [Read more...] about Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin Can Take A Break
NHL Rumours: Interest in Colorado Avalanche Forward
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The NHL is officially on break with the Four Nations Faceoff looming. However, general managers are probably still working on trades to improve their rosters. We’ve already seen some major moves in recent weeks. However, more may be coming before the March 7 trade deadline. One team that’s already made a big swing was the Colorado … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Interest in Colorado Avalanche Forward
Team Canada Lines and Injury Notes Ahead of Wednesday’s Tourney Opener
Time for the latest Team Canada injury news and notes ahead of the much anticipated 2025 4-Nations Face-Off. You may have heard Team Canada had a practice that showcased perspective opening game lines. But, in terms of injury concerns, some of the notable names begin and end with captain Sidney Crosby. That is the main sense today, as Crosby’s status has been confirmed today. … [Read more...] about Team Canada Lines and Injury Notes Ahead of Wednesday’s Tourney Opener