The Montreal Canadiens acquired yet another Francophone on Sunday. However, this player hails from France, not Quebec. Montreal signed forward Alexandre Texier to a one-year deal after St. Louis terminated his contract. Alexandre Texier is a former second-round pick by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Despite this, he’s never carved out a consistent role at the NHL level. Still, with … [Read more...] about Alexandre Texier’s Potential Impact with the Montreal Canadiens
NHL Predictions: November 26 Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks
Welcome back to another edition of 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. This edition features the Anaheim Ducks taking on the Vancouver Canucks. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: November 26 Vancouver Canucks vs Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks Quarter Season Analysis Shows a Team Ahead of Schedule
The Anaheim Ducks spent the first month of the season equally torching both scoreboards and expectations. They sit atop the Pacific Division after roughly the first quarter of the season, which is something no one had penciled into a pre-season projection. Their early surge has forced the NHL to have a different conversation about them. It is not whether the Ducks are improved. … [Read more...] about Anaheim Ducks Quarter Season Analysis Shows a Team Ahead of Schedule
Journeyman NHL Defenceman Continues Career with Columbus Blue Jackets
Journeyman NHL defenceman Brendan Smith is on the move again, as he signs a one-year, two-way contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets. This was after spending the 2024-25 campaign with the Dallas Stars. NEWS: #CBJ have signed D Brendan Smith to a one-year, two-way NHL/AHL contract for the 2025-26 season.https://t.co/KMSD0Ok18q — CBJ Public Relations (@BlueJacketsPR) November … [Read more...] about Journeyman NHL Defenceman Continues Career with Columbus Blue Jackets
New York Islanders Defender Out Long Term
The New York Islanders were hit with some tough injury news on Sunday. New York announced that veteran defenceman Alexander Romanov is out for five to six months and will undergo shoulder surgery. Alexander Romanov to undergo surgery after Mikko Rantanen hit in Islanders injury blow — New York Post (@nypost.com) 2025-11-23T21:15:30.999Z New York Islanders Defenceman … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Defender Out Long Term