Last week, the Vancouver Canucks named Adam Foote their new head coach, but have not confirmed who will join him behind the bench. From those already inside the organization to those who have coached in Vancouver in the past, there is no shortage of assistant coach candidates the Canucks could call upon to help Foote out. What Exactly the Vancouver Canucks Head Coach … [Read more...] about Assistant Coach Candidates for the 2025-26 Vancouver Canucks
Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Eastern Conference Final Preview
The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are in the home stretch. 16 teams entered the postseason, and now only four remain. The playoffs have been filled with action, drama, heart, and grit. 70 games have been played, with potentially 21 left to go (12 at the very least). The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers are one of the NHL’s latest roaring rivalries. Ever since the teams … [Read more...] about Carolina Hurricanes vs Florida Panthers Eastern Conference Final Preview
NHL Predictions: Game 1 Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes
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. For this edition, we will look at the Florida Panthers taking on the Carolina Hurricanes in this series-opening Game 1 of … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 1 Florida Panthers vs Carolina Hurricanes
The New York Islanders Hunt for a General Manager Continues
Welcome to another edition of NHL rumours from us here at Last Word on Hockey. The New York Islanders are in the market for a new general manager to lead them into the future. This comes with the contract of the current general manager and president of hockey operations, Lou Lamoriello, about to expire in June. The decision has been made, as the Islanders reportedly expected … [Read more...] about The New York Islanders Hunt for a General Manager Continues
Rival Players the Montreal Canadiens Could Target in Free Agency
The Toronto Maple Leafs have once again been eliminated from the playoffs in devastating fashion. This loss however, likely signifies the end for the current Maple Leafs core. The team has plenty of intriguing UFAs and RFAs on the market this summer. This includes superstar forward Mitchell Marner who is set to become a UFA this summer. Marner will be looking for a deal upwards … [Read more...] about Rival Players the Montreal Canadiens Could Target in Free Agency