Spread the loveAccording to a report by Larry Brooks of the New York Post, the National Hockey League is set to resume action on July 30.From NHL GM’s meeting, Post has learned that training camp is set for two weeks, with teams traveling to respective hub city on July 23 or 24 before playing one exhibition game. The Stanley Cup tournament that begins with qualifying rounds is scheduled to begin on July 30.— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie)For some time the NHL has kept things closely guarded when it comes to an actual return to play date. That is because things can change very quickly....…Spread the loveAccording to a report by Larry Brooks of the New York Post, the National Hockey League is set to resume action on July 30.From NHL GM’s meeting, Post has learned that training camp is set for two weeks, with teams traveling to respective hub city on July 23 or 24 before playing one exhibition game. The Stanley Cup tournament that begins with qualifying rounds is scheduled to begin on July 30.— Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie)For some time the NHL has kept things closely guarded when it comes to an actual return to play date. That is because things can change very quickly....WW…

Spread the loveDuring on press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Mayor John Tory dropped some major news on the sports world. He said the City of Toronto is cancelling all permits for major events through June 30th. However, the ban is on city-run events and does not affect the NHL, MLB, MLB, and MLS from returning.Toronto has banned all events through June 30.— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli), and the ongoing coronavirus increasing the mayor of Toronto dropped a huge bombshell. John Tory announced that he was cancelling all major public events through the end of June in the city...…Spread the loveDuring on press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Mayor John Tory dropped some major news on the sports world. He said the City of Toronto is cancelling all permits for major events through June 30th. However, the ban is on city-run events and does not affect the NHL, MLB, MLB, and MLS from returning.Toronto has banned all events through June 30.— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli), and the ongoing coronavirus increasing the mayor of Toronto dropped a huge bombshell. John Tory announced that he was cancelling all major public events through the end of June in the city...WW…

Spread the loveThe Atlantic Division has some incredible talent that will eventually be enshrined in the hockey hall of fame. These are the current players from the Atlantic Division that have already built a hall of fame worthy career.Between the eight teams in the Atlantic Division, there are seven players currently worthy of a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.One of the most dominating defencemen in hockey history. has been captain of the since he arrived in 2006. He is a six-time all-star, a Norris Trophy winner and a Stanley Cup champion. Chara’s 1553 games played rank 15th all-time and...…Spread the loveThe Atlantic Division has some incredible talent that will eventually be enshrined in the hockey hall of fame. These are the current players from the Atlantic Division that have already built a hall of fame worthy career.Between the eight teams in the Atlantic Division, there are seven players currently worthy of a spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame.One of the most dominating defencemen in hockey history. has been captain of the since he arrived in 2006. He is a six-time all-star, a Norris Trophy winner and a Stanley Cup champion. Chara’s 1553 games played rank 15th all-time and...WW…

Spread the loveLast Word On Hockey brings our Team of the Decade series. We will dive into the best player at each position this decade for every organization. The biggest and best at each position, with the most memorable moments of the decade. Here is the NHL Team of the Decade lineup.The NHL has seen lots of memorable moments over the past decade. Despite only having six different teams win the Stanley Cup over the past 11 years, this NHL Decade has been one to remember. A change in pace, records broken, and a new era of hockey that features exciting young talent all over the...…Spread the loveLast Word On Hockey brings our Team of the Decade series. We will dive into the best player at each position this decade for every organization. The biggest and best at each position, with the most memorable moments of the decade. Here is the NHL Team of the Decade lineup.The NHL has seen lots of memorable moments over the past decade. Despite only having six different teams win the Stanley Cup over the past 11 years, this NHL Decade has been one to remember. A change in pace, records broken, and a new era of hockey that features exciting young talent all over the...WW…

Spread the loveHearing the 24-team return-to-play format will be approved by NHLPA, but there’s A LOT more work to be done. To put in perspective, if the rest of planning goes well, I’m told camps won’t start until early-July & could run 3 weeks, which would lead to starting play at end of July— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod)Again nobody knows when the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs will officially start. But getting the format settled upon gets the NHL one step closer to returning to action. There are still other details to be finalized about testing along with safety for the players....…Spread the loveHearing the 24-team return-to-play format will be approved by NHLPA, but there’s A LOT more work to be done. To put in perspective, if the rest of planning goes well, I’m told camps won’t start until early-July & could run 3 weeks, which would lead to starting play at end of July— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod)Again nobody knows when the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs will officially start. But getting the format settled upon gets the NHL one step closer to returning to action. There are still other details to be finalized about testing along with safety for the players....WW…

Sign inLog into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailSign inWelcome! Log into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailA password will be e-mailed to you.During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 25th, featuring .1994: The centre follows through a promise to beat the in...…Sign inLog into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailSign inWelcome! Log into your accountyour usernameyour passwordPassword recoveryRecover your passwordyour emailA password will be e-mailed to you.During the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 25th, featuring .1994: The centre follows through a promise to beat the in...WW…

Spread the loveFirst things first, we can all agree as hockey fans, we all wish hockey was still going on. But we also can agree the NHL made the right call to suspend the season amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. With that being said, what will fans look forward to once the NHL does return? and playoffs might look like. But in regards to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the scenarios themselves, what possibilities does the NHL have in mind. Let’s take a look at those possibilities right here.When the NHL initially paused last week, the league was adamant about awarding the Stanley Cup this season....…Spread the loveFirst things first, we can all agree as hockey fans, we all wish hockey was still going on. But we also can agree the NHL made the right call to suspend the season amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. With that being said, what will fans look forward to once the NHL does return? and playoffs might look like. But in regards to the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the scenarios themselves, what possibilities does the NHL have in mind. Let’s take a look at those possibilities right here.When the NHL initially paused last week, the league was adamant about awarding the Stanley Cup this season....WW…

Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 26th, featuring the 1987-88 .1988: gets a goal and two assists as the Oilers take Game 5 over the . The Oilers beat the Bruins, 6-3, to clinch the Cup. Edmonton wins the series four games to zero after Game 4 is not counted after a power outage. Gretzky is the first player to get 250 post-season...…Spread the loveDuring the NHL’s hiatus, we at the Last Word on Hockey are going to look back at each date’s historical significance to the game. We’ll remember the moments that shaped the sport of hockey that happened on this day. Here’s our look at this date in hockey history for May 26th, featuring the 1987-88 .1988: gets a goal and two assists as the Oilers take Game 5 over the . The Oilers beat the Bruins, 6-3, to clinch the Cup. Edmonton wins the series four games to zero after Game 4 is not counted after a power outage. Gretzky is the first player to get 250 post-season...WW…

Spread the loveWelcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, , and spread the word for the site that will bring you analytical and critical profiles and scouting reports! Last Word On Hockey Prospects is your new headquarters for everything “NHL Draft”! We have a complete listing of our . Today we look at Zayde Wisdom.A fourth-round pick, 73rd overall in the 2018 OHL Priority...…Spread the loveWelcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2020 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, , and spread the word for the site that will bring you analytical and critical profiles and scouting reports! Last Word On Hockey Prospects is your new headquarters for everything “NHL Draft”! We have a complete listing of our . Today we look at Zayde Wisdom.A fourth-round pick, 73rd overall in the 2018 OHL Priority...WW…

Spread the love the 1966-67 .1967: The Leafs ride their age and experience to a Stanley Cup Title with a 3-1 win in Game 6 over the . Toronto has an average age of over 30 and upsets the favoured two-time defending champions.and score goals while gets an empty-netter to seal the deal. makes 40 saves in net to slow down the vaunted Habs offence. ‘s stellar defensive play nets him the Conn Smythe Trophy.This is the last Stanley Cup awarded during the Original Six era and the Leafs last championship. Toronto’s win prevents Montreal from getting a run of five straight Stanley Cups1971: ‘s goal...…Spread the love the 1966-67 .1967: The Leafs ride their age and experience to a Stanley Cup Title with a 3-1 win in Game 6 over the . Toronto has an average age of over 30 and upsets the favoured two-time defending champions.and score goals while gets an empty-netter to seal the deal. makes 40 saves in net to slow down the vaunted Habs offence. ‘s stellar defensive play nets him the Conn Smythe Trophy.This is the last Stanley Cup awarded during the Original Six era and the Leafs last championship. Toronto’s win prevents Montreal from getting a run of five straight Stanley Cups1971: ‘s goal...WW…