Last postseason, Connor McDavid won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP. This year in the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs, he looks set to attempt to defend that post-season honour. McDavid is widely considered to be the best player in the NHL, a true generational talent. While there are arguments for two or three others, the default answer tends to be McDavid. Besides the … [Read more...] about The Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid’s Valiant Attempt to Defend Conn Smythe Trophy Title
Vegas Golden Knights Sustain Key Injury in Game 3 of Edmonton Oilers Series
Game three certainly was a turning point in the second-round 2025 Western Conference Stanley Cup Playoff series between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights, and one of the stars ended up getting injured. Vegas captain Mark Stone left the game in the first period with a little over six-minutes to go on the clock with an upper-body injury. This will mean the forward … [Read more...] about Vegas Golden Knights Sustain Key Injury in Game 3 of Edmonton Oilers Series
Ottawa Senators Rumours and What a Claude Giroux Contract Could Look Like
After listening to all the players at the year end media availability, it is time to reflect. One of the main topics of reflection in terms of Ottawa Senator rumours, is if the next contract for Claude Giroux ends up with the Sens. However, to spare you the anticipation, we will just say it. We get a general impression for the situation, that it’s not if, but for how much. … [Read more...] about Ottawa Senators Rumours and What a Claude Giroux Contract Could Look Like
Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets Second Round 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview
The second round of the 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs is here. Here at Last Word on Hockey, we are dedicated to providing continuous coverage throughout every series. This is our preview of the Western Conference second-round series featuring the Dallas Stars vs the Winnipeg Jets. The two teams fought for supremacy in the Western Conference all season and will get a chance to … [Read more...] about Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets Second Round 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs Series Preview
Utah Hockey Club Unveils Mammoth as Team’s Permanent Identity
It is finally official, the Utah Hockey Club is no more. After a yearlong process, the team announced Wednesday morning that the new name and identity for the franchise is the Utah Mammoth. It is named after the large animal that last roamed during the Ice Age thousands of years ago. Utah Hockey Club Releases Mammoth as Team’s New Identity It has been a long time coming for … [Read more...] about Utah Hockey Club Unveils Mammoth as Team’s Permanent Identity