The Anaheim Ducks have officially wrapped up their 2024–25 campaign and head into the offseason with more questions than answers. After another year outside the playoff picture, the club is entering a pivotal moment in its rebuild. At the forefront of Anaheim’s summer to-do list is a much-needed overhaul of the special teams and a coaching search for a new direction behind the … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Offseason To-Do List: Part 2 of 2
Vancouver Canucks Player Report Cards: Forwards
That’s a wrap(-ish)! Time to put out the Vancouver Canucks player report cards for the 2024-25 season. It’s been a wildly unstable season, leading to on-ice changes, so we’re limiting it to the players who finished the year with the team. It’s digital media, but there’s only so much space, even here. Canucks Player Report Cards The suggestions were always there, but the … [Read more...] about Vancouver Canucks Player Report Cards: Forwards
NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re into the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the teams that didn’t make the post-season are still being talked about. Plenty of changes could be on the horizon to get these clubs back into contention. We could see anything from re-toolings to complete roster teardowns. Some clubs have draft picks and prospects to … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Pittsburgh Penguins Could Use Draft Capital
NHL Predictions: April 24 Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
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 Tampa Bay Lightning. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 24 Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Special Teams Help Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead vs. Colorado Avalanche
The Dallas Stars have only led for 1:02 of ice time the entire series, yet they have a 2-1 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche after three games that included the franchise’s first back-to-back overtime wins in the postseason. Forward Colin Blackwell, a fourth-liner who has been in and out of the lineup all year, became the unlikely hero in Game 2. Tyler Seguin buried the … [Read more...] about Special Teams Help Dallas Stars Take 2-1 Series Lead vs. Colorado Avalanche