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The Edmonton Oilers are stuck between a rock and a hard place in 2024-25. Players like Jeff Skinner could be considered difference makers throughout their career. However, 2024-25 is different and the injury to Mattias Ekholm is a clear example. Today’s announcement seems more and more likely that he will be shut down for the duration. So let’s bring some sense to the … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Are Without Top-Tier Blueliner

Alec Martinez announces he is retiring after 16 NHL seasons. This marks the closing out of a legendary, but perhaps underrated, career as a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Alec Martinez Announces He is Retiring Ahead of Final NHL Game Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Alec Martinez announced that tonight will mark the final game of his NHL career. Surprisingly, the 36-year-old … [Read more...] about Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Announces Retirement

The Montreal Canadiens currently occupy the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. They have a nice six point cushion between them and their nearest competition. Montreal has four games remaining, while the Columbus Blue Jackets have four as well, who are tied with the New York Rangers with only three games remaining. Montreal’s odds to make it are over 99%. With the … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential 2024-25 NHL Award Nominees

Tonight the Pittsburgh Penguins travel to Newark, New Jersey to face the Devils at the Prudential Center. Welcome back to NHL Predictions here on Last Word on Hockey! Each day, we provide in-depth analysis, insights, and predictions for all the NHL’s games. In today’s matchup, the Devils aim to rebound from a recent thrashing by the Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, the Penguins look … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 11th with Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils

Did someone say playoffs? Yes, they did, and it wasn’t Jim Mora or the Buffalo Sabres, it was the Ottawa Senators. And that’s not to mention the Montreal Canadiens, who are all but a surety to make it. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK3Jx2yvtVE?feature=oembed&w=800&h=450] Welcome back to an All-Canadian team edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word on … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions with Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators on Friday, April 11th