Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: December 13th Including Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks
Top Conn Smythe Snubs Since 2000
The Stanley Cup is the greatest trophy in all of sports. It is what players dream of. And when a team wins it all, the expression on their face says it all. They are living out their dreams. But another trophy is given out; the Conn Smythe Trophy. This award is given to the most valuable player of that respective team. In some cases the trophy goes to the player that did not … [Read more...] about Top Conn Smythe Snubs Since 2000
NHL First Quarter Analysis: Central Division Part One
The NHL season is rolling along full steam ahead; teams have now played past the season’s quarter mark. Some teams had played just as expected when the puck dropped for the new season. However, other teams have been surprising by either overachieving or underachieving through the league’s first quarter. Today we look at the performance and storylines of the teams in the NHL … [Read more...] about NHL First Quarter Analysis: Central Division Part One
Player Development Of First Round Picks: Phillip Danault
NHL player development seems to always result in more questions than answers. How likely is it for a top pick to pan out? What makes a player a “steal”? Last Word On Hockey will be starting a new series on how to properly develop prospects from all different spots throughout the draft. This week’s piece involves draft picks in the back-half of the first round and how they were … [Read more...] about Player Development Of First Round Picks: Phillip Danault
NHL Predictions: November 27th with Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks
Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Winnipeg Jets and the Chicago Blackhawks. Be sure … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: November 27th with Winnipeg Jets vs Chicago Blackhawks