Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen, to the newly revived first edition of the Carolina Hurricanes weekly roundtable series. This is a series that started a few years ago, where myself (Alex),… … [Read more...] about Hurricanes Roundtable: Goaltending, Prospects & Dark Horses
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Analyzing the Toronto Maple Leafs Power Play Alignment for 2024-25
Just how will the Toronto Maple Leafs distribute power play ice time among their forwards in 2024-25? There haven’t been a lot of personnel changes, still, the changes that did happen could very well impact today’s discussion. They still have outstanding issues at this time, but that’s for another day. So, with all that in mind, let’s try to decipher who’s on the Leafs two … [Read more...] about Analyzing the Toronto Maple Leafs Power Play Alignment for 2024-25
Puck Drop Preview: 2024-2025 Calgary Flames
Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2024-25 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2024-2025 Calgary Flames. 2024-25 Calgary Flames Puck … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: 2024-2025 Calgary Flames
The Draisaitl Contract’s Impact on the Edmonton Oilers Salary Cap
With the signing of Leon Draisaitl to become the NHL’s highest paid athlete in 2025-26, Edmonton Oilers fans have taken the news with cautious optimism. Yes, they need the German superstar, just as much as he needs them during a deep run into the spring. However, Oiler fans don’t want to fall into the situation that the Toronto Maple Leaf fans feel subjected to regularly. The … [Read more...] about The Draisaitl Contract’s Impact on the Edmonton Oilers Salary Cap
Dominik Kubalik Signs Contract in Europe
News emerged this morning that Czech national Left Winger Dominik Kubalik signs with Swiss club HC Ambri Piotta. Kubalik was part of the return package for Alex DeBrincat, but the Czech won’t return to the Ottawa Senators. After the Senators had a tough 2023-24 season, there were lots of lessons learned. Insider Chris Johnston reported the news Wednesday morning. Dominik … [Read more...] about Dominik Kubalik Signs Contract in Europe