A shoot-first, power-forward that can score 40 goals was supposed to be the magic elixir for the New Jersey Devils. With a Selke trophy nominee Nico Hischier and a potential Hart trophy winner Jack Hughes down the middle, Timo Meier looked like the missing piece. However, since coming over from San Jose, it hasn’t been smooth sailing. In the 21 games he played with the Devils … [Read more...] about Timo Meier Has Been the New Jersey Devils MVP
Peter Laviolette’s 800th Win Was Far From Easy
The New York Rangers edged out the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 in overtime for Peter Laviolette‘s 800th win in the National Hockey League. Tuesday night’s showdown between the two rivals provided all of the dramatics. From numerous lead changes to unexpected goal-scorers, this one was a roller-coaster, to say the least. As pointed out in a previous article, it was once again a slow … [Read more...] about Peter Laviolette’s 800th Win Was Far From Easy
NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights
It’s time for another batch of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the end of the 2023-24 regular season, but general managers are already thinking about the summer. Executives have to figure out who stays and who goes in the offseason. The 2024 NHL Entry Draft and July 1st, the 2024 NHL Free Agency, are two big reference points where deals can and will be made. Today’s NHL rumours … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens and Vegas Golden Knights
The New and Improved Mark Kastelic
Who put the bee in the bonnet of Mark Kastelic, and will you do it again in October? Mark Kastelic has had the definition of a roller-coaster 2023-24. For example, in last night’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, he and the rest of the fourth line did well. Coming out the gate fast and hard, the line with Parker Kelly and Boris Katchouk registered a pair of goals. Kastelic … [Read more...] about The New and Improved Mark Kastelic
An In-Depth Look at Zone Entries Statistics for the Tampa Bay Lightning
On top of weekly in-depth writing on the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, we have also formed a statistics workbook of hand-tracked microstats to complement articles here at Last Word. Thanks to the efforts of Kyle Pereria and Jack Pallotta, we have a detailed workbook with statistics ranging from shots, passes, zone entries, and more. Today, we will analyze how the Lightning … [Read more...] about An In-Depth Look at Zone Entries Statistics for the Tampa Bay Lightning