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The Chicago Blackhawks have found their next guy behind the bench. On Thursday, it was announced that the Blackhawks are hiring Jeff Blashill as their next head coach. Blashill will be the 42nd coach in Blackhawks history and has a real challenge in front of him. But what experience does Blashill have as a coach, and what should fans expect of him? Jeff Blashill is the 42nd … [Read more...] about Chicago Blackhawks Hire Jeff Blashill as Head Coach

The 2025 NHL Lottery has concluded. We know who will be picking first overall. It is not the San Jose Sharks or Chicago Blackhawks. It is not even the Pittsburgh Penguins. In a shocking turn of events, the New York Islanders have won the lottery and will draft first overall. 2025 NHL Lottery Results HOLY SCHNIKES IS RIGHT pic.twitter.com/Yz7TQ6Kb3O — New York Islanders … [Read more...] about 2025 NHL Lottery Results: Surprise at Number One

It’s time for another edition of NHL rumours. The Stanley Cup Playoffs are just a day away from starting. However, teams that didn’t make the tournament are still being talked about. General managers are already thinking about what their next steps will be in trying to fix their rosters. Some teams need more work than others. However, GMs may be thinking about coaching moves … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Chicago Blackhawks Coaching Search

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 Chicago Blackhawks taking on the Montreal Canadiens. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: April 14 Chicago Blackhawks vs Montreal Canadiens

Alec Martinez announces he is retiring after 16 NHL seasons. This marks the closing out of a legendary, but perhaps underrated, career as a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Alec Martinez Announces He is Retiring Ahead of Final NHL Game Chicago Blackhawks defenceman Alec Martinez announced that tonight will mark the final game of his NHL career. Surprisingly, the 36-year-old … [Read more...] about Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion Announces Retirement