Josh McDaniels | Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images The second-year head coach keeps pressure on self There was a narrative this offseason about whether Josh McDaniels could get the players around him to build the Las Vegas Raiders into a consistent winner. However, a more fair question may be this: Is McDaniels the right coach to build the Raiders into a consistent … [Read more...] about Josh McDaniels continues to make the argument against himself
Archives for September 2023
Behind the Sweater Number: No. 13
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. 13
Puck Drop Preview: 2023-24 Ottawa Senators
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 over the course of the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2023-24 Ottawa Senators. 2023-24 Ottawa … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: 2023-24 Ottawa Senators
Dual-Threat Forward Looking to Impact Tampa Bay Lightning Bottom-Six
The Tampa Bay Lightning shifted their depth around for the 2024 season. The organization lost seven of its ten oldest players from the 2023 roster. The team looks much younger. As this article provides, 27-year-old Michael Eyssimont‘s impact is vital to the Lightning’s bottom six this upcoming year. Eyssimont Gearing Up for Full-Time Minutes A career in the AHL seemed likely … [Read more...] about Dual-Threat Forward Looking to Impact Tampa Bay Lightning Bottom-Six
Early Observations from New Jersey Devils Training Camp and Pre-Season
It’s been a week since the New Jersey Devils opened training camp. Entering this year the vibes are as high as they’ve ever been, coming off the back of a 112-point season. The expectations have never been higher for this group and early returns from training camp and preseason have been positive. Here is what’s been happening at camp and through the first two preseason … [Read more...] about Early Observations from New Jersey Devils Training Camp and Pre-Season