Finishing the season as a wild card contender, you wouldn’t think the Calgary Flames rebuild was in its first year. Following the departures of key players like Elias Lindholm, Jacob Markstrom, Noah Hanifin, and Nikita Zadorov ahead of the 2024–25 season, a rebuild was apparent. Flames general manager Craig Conroy asked fans for patience and urged his roster to remain … [Read more...] about Calgary Flames Rebuild Check-In and 2025 Free Agency Preview
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Red Wings Should Pursue Tampa Bay Lightning’s Isaac Howard
After the Tampa Bay Lightning’s season came to a close, the biggest piece of news wasn’t about failure to meet expectations or really anything to do with the people that… … [Read more...] about Red Wings Should Pursue Tampa Bay Lightning’s Isaac Howard
Nylander has 2 goals and an assist as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of 2nd round series
Matthew Knies and Chris Tanev each had a goal and an assist, and Morgan Rielly also scored for the Maple Leafs. … [Read more...] about Nylander has 2 goals and an assist as Maple Leafs beat Panthers 5-4 in Game 1 of 2nd round series
The “Miracle of Manitoba”: The Winnipeg Jets Rally and Win Game 7
The Winnipeg Jets trailed the St. Louis Blues 3-1 late in the third period of Game 7. The Jets were the President’s Trophy winners this season, but the playoff demons appeared to return. Perhaps said demons were taunting the Jets when they called a timeout with 3:14 left. 314 is the area code for St. Louis. Was this the universe making a mockery of the Jets as they neared yet … [Read more...] about The “Miracle of Manitoba”: The Winnipeg Jets Rally and Win Game 7
NHL Predictions: May 5 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1
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 Florida Panthers taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs in this crucially important Game 1 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: May 5 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs Game 1