It is finally official, the Utah Hockey Club is no more. After a yearlong process, the team announced Wednesday morning that the new name and identity for the franchise is the Utah Mammoth. It is named after the large animal that last roamed during the Ice Age thousands of years ago. Utah Hockey Club Releases Mammoth as Team’s New Identity It has been a long time coming for … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club Unveils Mammoth as Team’s Permanent Identity
NHL Predictions: Game 2 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
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 critical Game 2 of their … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 2 Florida Panthers vs Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Rumours: Future of Colorado Avalanche Head Coach
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’ve already started the second round, but the teams that were eliminated are still being talked about. Some clubs took big swings at the trade deadline only to see their season go up in smoke. General managers must now wonder if there needs to be some changes made. Some clubs will go for subtle ones while others may make drastic … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Future of Colorado Avalanche Head Coach
Forward’s Absence Big Factor in St. Louis Blues Elimination
It has been a few days since the St. Louis Blues season came to an end in a chaotic Game 7 of the first round. We know the story. The Blues led 3-1 with under two minutes left and lost. Multiple factors led to the Blues elimination, but one that cannot be overstated is the absence of forward Dylan Holloway. Holloway’s Absence Factor in Blues Elimination Holloway got hurt in the … [Read more...] about Forward’s Absence Big Factor in St. Louis Blues Elimination
Evaluating the Penguins’ Top Head Coach Options After Sullivan’s Exit
After a nearly decade-long tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins, head coach Mike Sullivan has parted ways with the club. The head coach is best known in Pittsburgh for his contributions to the team in the 2015-16, and 2016-17 seasons, where he led the Penguins to back-to-back Stanley Cups. Over his time with Pittsburgh, Sullivan had a 409-255-89 record in the regular … [Read more...] about Evaluating the Penguins’ Top Head Coach Options After Sullivan’s Exit