Welcome back to Last Word On Hockey’s mid-season awards. In previous editions of this series we looked at our finalists for the Norris and the Vezina Trophies, today our focus is on one of the most prestigious awards in hockey. It’s of course the Hart Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player judged to be the most valuable to his team. Unlike our other awards where we named our … [Read more...] about 2025-26 Our Mid-Season NHL Awards and the Hart Memorial Trophy
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft Location Decided Upon
In a press conference today in Buffalo, New York, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Sabres Owner Terry Pegula announced that the 2026 NHL Entry Draft will be held in Buffalo. This will be the fourth time in NHL history the event has been held in Western New York. 1991, 1998, and 2016 are the three other years the draft was in Buffalo. Let’s get into the details. Proud to bring … [Read more...] about The 2026 NHL Entry Draft Location Decided Upon
NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Discussing Extension with Top Forward
It’s time for another round of NHL Rumours. As the 2025-26 season progresses, and teams take more action to secure players long-term, one team that has already been active is the Philadelphia Flyers. One contract extension for a pending free agent with the Flyers was completed on Monday. Now they may be turning their attention to another. Remember that all NHL rumours come from … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Philadelphia Flyers Discussing Extension with Top Forward
St. Louis Blues Extend Key Defensive Piece
St. Louis has given an extension to one of their key defenceman. Prior to their game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the Blues announced they have signed Philip Broberg to a contract extension. The deal is for the next six years. The deal is worth $48 million, with an average annual value of $8 million. Furthermore, it will run him and the Blues through the 2031-32 … [Read more...] about St. Louis Blues Extend Key Defensive Piece
NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks
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 Washington Capitals taking on the Chicago Blackhawks. Don’t forget to check out more … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 9 Washington Capitals vs Chicago Blackhawks