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The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with two first-round selections. They hold the 16th and 17th overall picks, meaning they have the rare opportunity to make back-to-back selections. However, it’s unclear whether or not they will retain these picks. The Canadiens are coming off their first playoff berth in four years, and it has signaled the end of the … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Face Decision with First-Round Selections

Well a veteran who’s making his comeback has made a big decision. Jonathan Toews, who has only ever played for the Chicago Blackhawks, has announced today he signs with the Winnipeg Jets. It will be nice for the veteran to sign near his hometown, as he is originally from the Manitoba capital. Jonathan Toews Signs With the Winnipeg Jets This decision is quite a big one for Toews … [Read more...] about The Comeback is Happening as Jonathan Toews Signs

With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft less than two weeks away, there is a lot of reason for Montreal Canadiens fans to be excited. Montreal has an opportunity to add to their already loaded prospect pool. They currently hold two first-round selections in this years draft at 16th and 17th overall. The Canadiens have their own pick (17th) as well as the Calgary Flames pick (16th.) The … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens 2025 NHL Draft Targets

The Edmonton Oilers have historically lost to the Florida Panthers. The historical implications of this defeat are long and inglorious. Sam Reinhart becomes the first player to score four goals in a Stanley Cup Final game since Maurice “Rocket” Richard. Looking back through history, the Edmonton Oilers became the first team to lose consecutive Stanley Cup Finals since the … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Historic Stanley Cup Finals Loss

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 hosting the Edmonton Oilers in this possibly Cup-clinching Game 5 of … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Edmonton Oilers vs Florida Panthers