It looks like the Vancouver Canucks will say goodbye to Brock Boeser come July 1st. Letting the longest-tenured Canuck walk away after turning down trade offers at the deadline was certainly a choice. It smacks of this management team’s approach to Bo Horvat‘s acrimonious negotiations. From Hi to Goodbye to Boeser Boeser was drafted 23rd overall in 2015, a strong draft year for … [Read more...] about Can the Vancouver Canucks Say Goodbye to Brock Boeser
Hurricanes
14 Years of Heartbreak: The Buffalo Sabres Playoff Drought Continues
The Buffalo Sabres have officially been eliminated from playoff contention — for the 14th straight year — extending the longest active drought in the NHL. On April 8th, the Sabres shut out the Carolina Hurricanes 3–0. The win over the Hurricanes marked their fifth-consecutive win and seventh victory in their last eight games. But the effort came too little, too late. Just 20 … [Read more...] about 14 Years of Heartbreak: The Buffalo Sabres Playoff Drought Continues
NHL Predictions: April 14 Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens
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 Chicago Blackhawks taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 14 Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens
New Jersey Devils Forward Suspended for Illegal Hit to Head
After delivering a hit to the head on New York Islanders defenceman Adam Pelech on Sunday, New Jersey Devils forward has been given supplementary discipline. Paul Cotter has been handed a two-game suspension. New Jersey’s Paul Cotter has been suspended for two games for an illegal check to the head against NY Islanders’ Adam Pelech. https://t.co/mF1jSNZ9U3 — NHL Player Safety … [Read more...] about New Jersey Devils Forward Suspended for Illegal Hit to Head
NHL Rumours: Future of Vancouver Canucks Goalie
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are just days away, but that doesn’t mean the other teams are going to remain quiet. Clubs that are missing out on the post-season are going to have to deal some tough decisions. A number of contracts are coming up in the summer. However, teams can always extend players entering the final year of a deal once … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Future of Vancouver Canucks Goalie