Small trades with big results is a series that looks at trades throughout NHL history that seemed small or insignificant at the time but turned out to be much, much more. In this installment, we look at how Guy Carbonneau ended up with the Montreal Canadiens. Small NHL Trades with Big Results: Guy Carbonneau Habs GM Sam Pollock was a master manipulator of the NHL draft in a … [Read more...] about Small NHL Trades with Big Results: Guy Carbonneau
NHL Draft Stories: The Saskatoon Blues
The NHL Draft is just under a month away. The draft always provides plenty of drama and intrigue amongst fans and media. This has been true since the inception of the draft. While people tend to get excited about trades and prospects, there are other moments that leave people scratching their heads. In this draft story, we head back to 1983 when one of the league’s first … [Read more...] about NHL Draft Stories: The Saskatoon Blues
Maple Leafs Avoid Injury Scare on the Blueline
The Toronto Maple Leafs received welcome news as Oliver Ekman-Larsson participated fully in practice today, avoiding what could have been another significant injury on an already battered blueline. Ekman-Larsson left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third period with an upper-body injury and did not return, raising immediate concerns about his status. One … [Read more...] about Maple Leafs Avoid Injury Scare on the Blueline
Olympics and NHL Rumours and the Final Team Canada Roster Spots
Welcome to another edition of Olympics and NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we continue our look at the ultra-competitive Team Canada roster. Now, officially less than a month away from the selection of the roster, rumours of who will make it will ramp up. So, let’s check out who we have to discuss today for Team Canada at 2026 Milano Cortina Winter … [Read more...] about Olympics and NHL Rumours and the Final Team Canada Roster Spots
Ottawa Senators Minute-Muncher Defenceman Placed on IR
Making news on this Saturday for the Ottawa Senators, a key defenceman has been placed on injured reserve by the club. Thomas Chabot has been placed on IR by the Ottawa Senators. For Sen fans, this doesn’t come as a huge surprise. Let’s figure out the significance of this news. Thomas Chabot has been placed on IR according the NHL's official roster. #gosensgo … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Minute-Muncher Defenceman Placed on IR