Last Word On Hockey

Heading into the summer, the Montreal Canadiens had a clear hole at centre ice. Behind captain Nick Suzuki, they are weak down the middle, especially after the loss of Christian Dvorak in free agency. Jake Evans is a reliable fourth-line pivot, but after him, there are a lot of question marks at centre. Kirby Dach is currently projected to lead the team’s second line. However, … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Potential Trade Options at Centre

The Pittsburgh Penguins made a seemingly small move today, with the Dallas Stars. The Pens have acquired Mathew Dumba in a trade with the team from the state of Texas. Going the other way is one Vladislav Kolyachonok. Also, the Stars threw in a second round draft pick in 2028. Let’s breakdown the deal. TRADE ALERT We have acquired Vladislav Kolyachonok from the @penguins … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins and Dallas Stars Make Bit of a Curious Trade

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s 2025 Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today, we featured the biggest defining moment of the Calgary Flames. This past season … [Read more...] about Summer Series: Calgary Flames Defining Moment

Fresh off his first Stanley Cup, Mackie Samoskevich is signing a new deal with the Florida Panthers. The Connecticut native is signing a one-year contract worth $775,000.  More Mackie! We've agreed to terms with forward Mackie Samoskevich on a one-year contract. » https://t.co/55gj1kdxQ6 pic.twitter.com/uWmxvyjHPa — Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) July 10, 2025 First-Round … [Read more...] about First-Round Pick Signs New Deal Following Stanley Cup Championship

In the sweltering heart of summer, as hockey fans celebrated Canada Day or prepped for Independence Day barbecues, Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek was already deep in the trenches, reshaping his roster for a pivotal 2025–26 campaign. The July 1 NHL free agency deadline brought a flurry of deals across the league, but few clubs were more active or more deliberate than … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Make Statement at 2025 Free Agency Deadline