The Buffalo Sabres will be without one of their goaltenders for at least a week. News emerged on Thursday that goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be out for at least a week with a lower-body injury. This news was disclosed to the media by Sabres head coach Lindy Ruff. Sabres’ Luukkonen to miss next week with lower-body injury — DailyFaceoff.com (@dailyfaceoff.bsky.social) … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Goalie Out At Least One Week
NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens Trade Deadline Plans
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
The New Jersey Devils and New York Islanders Swap Forwards
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
Pair of Important Vancouver Canucks Sidelined to Injury
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
NHL Prediction: January 25th, Anaheim Ducks vs Calgary Flames
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