Archives for September 2023

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 12

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2023-24 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team throughout the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2023-24 Philadelphia Flyers. 2023-24 Philadelphia … [Read more...] about 2023-24 Puck Drop Preview: Philadelphia Flyers

When the Calgary Flames re-signed Mikael Backlund, they got more than a 34-year-old centre. They got confirmation from a player who could have easily chosen to go elsewhere that the Flames are on the right track. Mikael Backlund‘s C is for Confidence Backlund signed his last deal – the one that expires after this season – six years ago. In the 365 games he’s played since then … [Read more...] about Signing Mikael Backlund Makes Calgary a Threat

Many fans in Pittsburgh are looking to see which name rises above and claims the Penguins third-line centre position. There are a few intriguing options to take a look at. A Hole Needing to be Filled Ask any fan in Pittsburgh, they’ll tell you the importance of a good third line. During their back-to-back cup runs of 2016 and 2017, the Penguins consistently rolled out a deadly … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Penguins Third Line Centre Options for the 2023-24 Season

The Tampa Bay Lightning just received some terrible news, as their starting goaltender, Andrei Vasilevskiy, has been ruled out for the next 8-10 weeks. This comes due to back surgery that the Russian netminder underwent recently. The surgery was done to help deal with a back ailment that the star goalie has been dealing with. Andrei Vasilevskiy To Miss 8-10 Weeks Due To … [Read more...] about Andrei Vasilevskiy Out 8-10 Weeks Due To Injury