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The Detroit Red Wings made some waves on Wednesday morning, but not for the best of reasons. The Wings missed out on two big names on the blueline trade market, Rasmus Andersson and Quinn Hughes. Without captain Amid a lack of other viable alternatives, the Wings pivoted and made a questionable move by extending a veteran blueliner. Chiarot Signs Three-Year Extension with Red … [Read more...] about Detroit Red Wings Extend Blueliner after Missing Out on Big Names

Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The NHL has set their trade deadline for March 6th; however, with the roster freeze coming due to the Olympics, teams are already starting to make some moves. One of these teams has been the Montreal Canadiens, as they have already made one trade, upgrading their centre ice position by … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Plans

Well, we had an idea it was coming, and here it is. After the New Jersey Devils had held Ondrej Palat out of the lineup tonight, we knew a trade must be close. It has now become official. The New York Islanders will receive Palat, along with a 2026 third-round draft pick, and a 2027 sixth rounder, in a trade with the Devils, that see them receive Maxim Tsyplakov. Let’s try to … [Read more...] about The New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders Swap Forwards

The Vancouver Canucks cannot catch a break when it comes to injuries. Brock Boeser and Zeev Buium have been moved to injured reserve following Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh. In a corresponding move, forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki and defenceman Victor Mancini have been called up from Abbotsford. General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that F Brock Boeser and D Zeev … [Read more...] about Pair of Important Vancouver Canucks Sidelined to Injury

Welcome to another edition of NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the slate using matchup context, recent form, and underlying data analytics to project likely outcomes. This edition of NHL Predictions focuses on a Pacific Division matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and the Calgary Flames. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions … [Read more...] about NHL Prediction: January 25th, Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames