SEATTLE — Throughout a trip that everyone in the organization seemed to agree was the longest of their careers, the Islanders had done an excellent job of not letting the extended time on the road get to them. The operative word in that sentence: had. Because on Wednesday night in the seventh and last game... … [Read more...] about Islanders end long road trip with a dud in listless loss to Kraken
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NHL Predictions: Jan 21 Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
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. Our featured game of this edition is the Detroit Red Wings taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Don’t forget to check out more … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Jan 21 Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs
Jackson LaCombe Olympics Selection Made Official by USA Hockey
USA Hockey announced that defenceman Jackson LaCombe has been named to United States for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy. LaCombe replaces Seth Jones, who was ruled out after suffering an upper-body injury earlier this month. Jackson LaCombe has been named to the 2026 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team, replacing Seth Jones.#MilanoCortina2026 Details: … [Read more...] about Jackson LaCombe Olympics Selection Made Official by USA Hockey
Buffalo Extends Top End Forward
The Buffalo Sabres have signed a player currently playing on their top line to a seven-year contract extension. Up-and-comer Josh Doan, you know son of Shane Doan, will be in Buffalo for a while longer. Today, he agrees to an average annual value salary cap hit of $6.95 million. SEVEN MORE YEARS OF DOANER ⚔️ We have signed Josh Doan to a seven-year extension with an AAV of … [Read more...] about Buffalo Extends Top End Forward
NHL Predictions: January 21st, New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken
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 statistics, then makes predictions based on how they might unfold. For this edition, we will look at the New York Islanders taking on the Seattle Kraken. Don’t forget to check out more NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: January 21st, New York Islanders vs Seattle Kraken