Last Word On Hockey

During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are 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 June 29th, featuring P.K. Subban and Shea Weber. Today in Hockey History P.K. Subban Dealt to Predators for Shea … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Montreal Canadiens Trade P.K. Subban to Nashville Predators

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

During the NHL’s hiatus, we at Last Word on Hockey are 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 July 9th, featuring David Poile. Today in Hockey History Nashville Names David Poile GM 1997: The not-yet-named … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: David Poile Becomes Nashville Predators GM

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

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 6th, featuring Barry Trotz. Today in Hockey History Barry Trotz Hired by Nashville 1997: The … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: Nashville Predators Hire Barry Trotz