Hockey is finally back, but we at Last Word on Hockey are still going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for August 2nd, featuring Jeff Skinner. Today in Hockey History Jeff Skinner Traded to Buffalo 2018: The Buffalo … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Buffalo Sabres Acquire Jeff Skinner
Defensively the Ottawa Senators Struggled and We Focus on the Penalty Kill
The Ottawa Senators continue to struggle defensively, in particular on the penalty kill. Fortunately, last night they were more disciplined against the New York Rangers, but some costly turnovers or poor decisions were to fault. The previous game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Habs were 2/3 on the man advantage. As of writing, the Sens possess the 31st ranked penalty kill, … [Read more...] about Defensively the Ottawa Senators Struggled and We Focus on the Penalty Kill
Today in Hockey History: Hartford Whalers Doug Jarvis Sets Longevity Streak
We’re normally getting ready for another hockey season, but we’re in a different world. Last Word on Hockey is still going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for October 10, featuring Doug Jarvis. Today in Hockey … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Hartford Whalers Doug Jarvis Sets Longevity Streak
Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension
The Tampa Bay Lightning announced they have come to terms and re-signed defenceman Ryan McDonagh to a three-year, $12.3 million contract extension. The deal will carry a $4.1M average annual value salary cap hit. The Lightning have corrected things after having a rough start to the year. The Lightning have picked it up over the month of November and now sit in first place in … [Read more...] about Tampa Bay Lightning Defenceman Signs Extension
NHL Predictions: December 4th Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes
The Toronto Maple Leafs have seemed to turn the tide and have one back-to-back key game against a strong Pittsburgh team, 7-2, and a win against the struggling Florida Panthers, 4-1. The Carolina Hurricanes have won back-to-back games, a tight 1-0 victory over the Flames and a blowout 5-1 win over the Jets. Welcome back to NHL Predictions with Last Word On Hockey, where … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 4th Toronto Maple Leafs at Carolina Hurricanes