After 16 long NHL seasons, one of the New York Islanders fan favourites has decided to retire. He spent all but two seasons on the Island. On the ice, he was one of the best enforcers in the league. Off the ice, he was an even better leader and person. We are, of course, talking about Matt Martin, who today announced his retirement from the league. For 14 years in New York, he … [Read more...] about New York Islanders Fan Favourite Decides to Call It Quits
Cole McKinney Scouting Report: 2025 NHL Draft #30
Welcome to your 2025 NHL Entry Draft Headquarters right here at Last Word On Sports and Top Shelf Prospects. We have you covered with everything you will need to be ready for the big event. This year’s draft is set to take place on June 27th and 28th live from the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California. Today we bring you our Cole McKinney Scouting Report. Each day, LWOH … [Read more...] about Cole McKinney Scouting Report: 2025 NHL Draft #30
The Calgary Flames Lock Up a Fan Favourite
The Calgary Flames have rewarded one of their solid, tough forwards with a new contract. The man affectionately known as Costco signs a new deal today, as Justin Kirkland is sticking around Calgary. It is a one-year deal, worth $900,000 average annual value. Definitely the type of deal to let him prove his worth for the upcoming NHL season for general manager Craig Conroy and … [Read more...] about The Calgary Flames Lock Up a Fan Favourite
NHL Rumours: A Florida Panther Star Likely On Way Out
One of the best free agents, and of the right-hand shot defence variety, appears to be available on the open market for this 2025 off-season free agency period. Welcome to yet another edition of NHL Rumours here at Last Word On Hockey. Today, we bring you the very latest on the Florida Panthers and Aaron Ekblad‘s situation. Today’s NHL Rumours Discussing Aaron Ekblad’s Future … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: A Florida Panther Star Likely On Way Out
Five Questions for the Canucks July 1st Week
Big events are coming for the Vancouver Canucks with July 1st coming quickly. Free agency, the 2025 NHL draft, and their AHL team maybe winning their first league championship in franchise history. Abbotsford wanted to close it out on Saturday, but there’s another team on the ice who said differently. Canucks Have Big July 1st Week: Big Questions to Answer Will Malhotra Stay … [Read more...] about Five Questions for the Canucks July 1st Week