The Buffalo Sabres got a crushing injury update on goaltender Alex Lyon on Wednesday. Head coach Lindy Ruff announced the fate befalling the 33-year-old. As Ruff noted during Wednesday’s press availability, the Sabres will be placing Lyon on injured reserve. According to Ruff, the Sabres will be without Lyon for “a bit of time.” While the cryptic comments don’t really signal a … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Get Crushing Injury Update on Netminder
NHL Rumours: Insider Talks Possible Extension for Philadelphia Flyers Centre
Welcome back to this edition of NHL Rumours, here at Last Word On Hockey. Today’s topic will focus on the Philadelphia Flyers and the ongoing chatter regarding a possible extension for a top-six centre. So, stick around because there’s lots of ground to cover here. NHL Rumours: Flyers Talking Extension with Christian Dvorak, Potential Number Revealed Rumour: The Fourth Period’s … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Insider Talks Possible Extension for Philadelphia Flyers Centre
Carolina Hurricanes Get the Injury News They Did Not Want to Hear
The Carolina Hurricanes got some devastating injury news on Monday afternoon. The club placed goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. However, this move was no run-of-the-mill transaction for the Hurricanes. The move revealed Kochetkov will be out for the remainder of the season. The Canes reported coach Rod Brind’Amour’s comments as: “He didn’t … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes Get the Injury News They Did Not Want to Hear
NHL Predictions: Dec 28 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings
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 Toronto Maple Leafs taking on the Detroit Red Wings. Don’t forget to check out more … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Dec 28 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Detroit Red Wings
Ottawa Senators Goaltending Will Be Away from the Club
The Ottawa Senators have some disappointing news to report today, but we do hope that in the long run, all is well, that ends well. It isn’t an injury, but Sens goaltender Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence from the club. The news comes a day after the Sens returned to action, following the short Christmas-time break. Ottawa Senator Goaltender Linus Ullmark Takes a … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Goaltending Will Be Away from the Club