With the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs inching closer, the Tampa Bay Lightning have likely secured a spot with their recent performance on the Western road trip. Tampa Bay holds the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference (39-25-7) with 85 points. As of today, the Lightning have four potential opponents they can play in the first round. We will first look at how the … [Read more...] about Playoff Preview: How The Lightning Stack Up To Panthers
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NHL Predictions: March 26 with Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers
With the large amount of games on tonight’s NHL schedule, it might be hard to know where to start. We at the Last Word on Hockey have helped narrow your focus to our best bets. This round of NHL Predictions will help condense the slate into three best bets and one prop bet of the night. NHL Predictions Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers Head-to-Head: Bruins 2-0 Panthers TV: … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 26 with Boston Bruins vs Florida Panthers
Chicago Blackhawks 2024 Offseason Free Agents Analysis
With the Chicago Blackhawks season nearing an end, let’s take a look at the Hawks upcoming free agents and determine General Manager Kyle Davidson’s plan. The Hawks are currently sitting in a positive cap situation with about $10 million in cap room. Barring any moves in free agency, the Hawks will be sitting with around $38 million in cap room for next season. Let’s take a … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks 2024 Offseason Free Agents Analysis
What Makes the Carolina Hurricanes First Line Built for the Playoffs
The Carolina Hurricanes have been a solid team from top to bottom for the last few years. Consistently making the playoffs and always putting up a strong fight. Their regular season success would somewhat carry over to the playoffs. But they have not been able to make it past the Eastern Conference Finals since 2006. In fact, they haven’t actually won a game in the Eastern … [Read more...] about What Makes the Carolina Hurricanes First Line Built for the Playoffs
Red Wings Sign Emmitt Finnie To Entry-Level Contract
The Detroit Red Wings have signed forward prospect Emmitt Finnie to his entry-level deal (Twitter link). Finnie just concluded his third season with the WHL’s Kamloops Blazers and will join the AHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins on an amateur try-out for the remainder of the season. Finnie has earned his entry-level deal just one year after being selected in the seventh round – … [Read more...] about Red Wings Sign Emmitt Finnie To Entry-Level Contract