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 installment, we will be making predictions on the New York Islanders versus the Detroit Red Wings. Make sure to … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 16 New York Islanders vs Detroit Red Wings
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Edmonton Oiler Great Hits Historic Milestone
History has been made today. One half of one of the most skilled duo of teammates in today’s game, if not ever, has hit a milestone. In tonight’s game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins legendary German great Leon Draisaitl notched his 1000th career point. Let’s discuss the greatness of this feat by Leon. LEON DRAISAITL GETS HIS 1000TH NHL POINT AND HIS TEAMMATES SWARM HIM … [Read more...] about Edmonton Oiler Great Hits Historic Milestone
Hurricanes Sweep the Weekend Back-to-Back, Defeating the Flyers 3-2
The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday night (Dec. 14) to complete the weekend home-and-home, back-to-back. The Hurricanes defeated the Flyers the night before on Dec. 13, 4-3… … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Sweep the Weekend Back-to-Back, Defeating the Flyers 3-2
Bussi and Nikishin need new deals, but what are the Hurricanes willing to give them?
The Carolina front office has done an excellent job of getting ahead of the upcoming offseason, with only a few questions remaining concerning their roster. … [Read more...] about Bussi and Nikishin need new deals, but what are the Hurricanes willing to give them?
Buffalo Sabres Make Change at GM
The Buffalo Sabres are making a change at the general manager position. News emerged that Kevyn Adams was fired from the post on Monday. Buffalo announced that Jarmo Kekäläinen will take over on a full-time basis. Ownership announced that a search for a successor has begun. It’s official – Kevyn Adams is out, Jarmo Kekäläinen named the new Sabres general manager — Joe Yerdon … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres Make Change at GM