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 for that matter. These moments can define a team’s destiny for years to come. Last Word on Hockey’s Summer Series looks at these defining moments. Today we feature the biggest defining moment of the Los Angeles Kings. Top … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Kings Summer Series and the Franchise’s Defining Moment
St. Louis Blues 2025-26 Schedule Analysis
We are one step closer to the start of the 2025-26 NHL season. On Wednesday, the NHL released the schedule for each NHL team. For the St. Louis Blues, they now know what their path to the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs looks like. As with every team, their 82-game schedule contains some spotlight games and stretches of hockey that stand out as we inch closer to puck drop. Blues … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues 2025-26 Schedule Analysis
2010 Playoff Hero Retires
On Friday, goaltender Jaroslav Halak announced his retirement from professional hockey. The 40-year old last played in the NHL in 2023 and played for seven teams during his 17-year career. Halak Retires Jaroslav Halak has announced his NHL retirement … 17 seasons 295 career wins A .915 career save-percentage An absolute DOG in the playoffs ? pic.twitter.com/Vsc6uRtUyW — B/R … [Read more...] about 2010 Playoff Hero Retires
NHL Rumours: Russian Winger Unhappy With Ice Time in Columbus and Asks for Trade
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours by us here at Last Word On Hockey. For this one, it is a bit spicy, as it is a trade request by the player. This is followed up by the general manager essentially backing up his head coach. These type of situations can get messy, or they can end up working out as if nothing happened. In any sense, let’s get into it and figure it … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Russian Winger Unhappy With Ice Time in Columbus and Asks for Trade
NHL Rumours: Doug Armstrong Still Seeking Roster Shakeup
Welcome to NHL Rumours! The NHL has released the schedules for the 2025-26 season, indicating we are getting closer and closer to a new season. Today’s rumour looks at the St. Louis Blues, who have been busy constructing their roster this summer, but still may not be done. NHL Rumours Doug Armstrong Still Seeking Roster Shakeup Rumour: Nick Kypreos of Sportsnet reports that … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Doug Armstrong Still Seeking Roster Shakeup