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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 Carolina Hurricanes taking on the Washington Capitals in this vitally important Game 1 … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: Game 2 Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals

There are many fires for management to put out, and finding the future coach of the Vancouver Canucks is burning the hottest. Given just how much can change between last season’s team and what will take the ice in 2025-26? Coordinating with the most hands-on member of the white-collar staff is vital. Working With What’s There It was a shock when Rick Tocchet decided to leave … [Read more...] about What the Future Coach of the Vancouver Canucks Should Be Like

The Anaheim Ducks have reportedly appointed Joel Quenneville as their new head coach for the 2025–26 NHL season, marking a significant return to the league for the veteran bench boss. The team is set to announce the hiring and hold an introductory press conference later today. This news was broken via The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun. Joel Quenneville will be hired as the Ducks' … [Read more...] about Report: Ducks Hire Joel Quenneville as Head Coach

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images Breaking down the burning questions that must get answered this summer. With the long offseason ahead there will be plenty of time to dissect where the Colorado Avalanche go from here but for now these following five issues loom the largest on the horizon. As always, roster construction and contracts play the biggest part … [Read more...] about 5 biggest questions heading into the Avalanche offseason