Welcome back to the return World Junior Predictions. The elite Under-20 showcase features plenty of players that could become NHL superstars. Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games and breaks down the head-to-head matchups and other factors that play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game of WJC Predictions … [Read more...] about WJC Predictions: Dec 31 United States vs Canada
San Jose Sharks Lack What It Takes To Win
The San Jose Sharks have lost their sixth game in a row, giving up the lead in five of those games. While they are in a rebuild, they struggle to win in this league and string them together. The San Jose Sharks Struggle to Win in the League The team is battling more for the puck, and playing more aggressively. However, they cannot keep the momentum into the third period. … [Read more...] about San Jose Sharks Lack What It Takes To Win
Young Utah Hockey Club Forwards Becoming Team’s Most Important Players
Due to some difficult years of struggling and hardship in Arizona, the now Utah Hockey Club was awarded with high draft picks. Most notably is Utah’s best player, Clayton Keller, who was drafted seventh in the 2016 NHL Draft. Keller is now the leader of the team at 26-years-old. However, a few players are starting to turn into the team’s stars. It’s now 35 games into the … [Read more...] about Young Utah Hockey Club Forwards Becoming Team’s Most Important Players
Montreal Canadiens Hope to Carry Success Into 2025
After a lackluster start to their season, the Montreal Canadiens have found success after winning eight of their last twelve games. They now sit only five points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. After back-to-back wins in Florida over the Panthers and Lightning the Canadiens are looking to ride the momentum into the New Year. There have been several … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Hope to Carry Success Into 2025
Illness Forces The Toronto Maple Leafs To Place Captain On IR
Toronto Maple Leafs management is performing roster gymnastics to set out a healthy lineup for their game against the New York Islanders. Two players on the team have come down with a case of the flu. Due to their illness, Swedes Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Pontus Holmberg will not feature in Tuesday’s game against the Isles. Ekman-Larsson was forced to miss practice on Monday … [Read more...] about Illness Forces The Toronto Maple Leafs To Place Captain On IR