The Islanders and the Rangers will hit their respective restart buttons — against each other — following the Christmas break Saturday night at UBS Arena. … [Read more...] about Islanders, Rangers meet at critical juncture — three factors will be key for each team as season wears on
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World Junior Championship Predictions: Dec 26 Slovakia vs Sweden
Welcome to Last Word On Hockey’s editions of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship predictions. Throughout the tournament our team will break down key matchups, storylines and stats, then make a prediction on how the game will play out. You can also check out our NHL editions. For this edition, we’ll take a look at the tournament opener, Team Slovakia taking on Team … [Read more...] about World Junior Championship Predictions: Dec 26 Slovakia vs Sweden
6 Players to Watch at the 2026 World Junior Championship
With the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship set to drop the puck on December 26th, we take a look at six players to watch in the tournament. The top under-20 hockey players in the world will head to Minnesota, all looking to bring a Gold Medal back to their home country. The hosts of the 50th edition of the tournament, Team USA, begin their quest to three-peat for the first … [Read more...] about 6 Players to Watch at the 2026 World Junior Championship
World Junior Championship Predictions: Dec 26 Denmark vs Finland
nnWelcome to Last Word On Hockey’s editions of the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship predictions. Throughout the tournament our team will break down key matchups, storylines and stats, then make a prediction on how the game will play out. You can also check out our NHL editions. For this edition, we’ll take a look at the second game of the tournament, Denmark taking on Team … [Read more...] about World Junior Championship Predictions: Dec 26 Denmark vs Finland
The Matt Rempe reset: Why the Rangers must stop treating their 6’9″ wildcard like a punching bag
Matt Rempe is a 6'9" fan favorite, but his future as a Ranger depends on his skill, not just his fists. We look at why a "Rempe Reset" is necessary now. … [Read more...] about The Matt Rempe reset: Why the Rangers must stop treating their 6’9″ wildcard like a punching bag