Last Word On Hockey

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 18

Last Word on Hockey’s Puck Drop Previews are back for the 2023-24 season! As the regular season approaches, Last Word will preview each team’s current outlook and stories to watch for the upcoming year. We’ll also do our best to project how things will go for each team over the course of the campaign. Today, we’re previewing the 2023-24 Montreal Canadiens. 2023-24 Montreal … [Read more...] about Puck Drop Preview: 2023-24 Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens and the Vancouver Canucks announce a trade as forward Tanner Pearson is dealt. This is a solid trade for the Canadiens as they pick up a versatile forward, with scoring touch. In trading Casey DeSmith, the Canadiens are gaining assets for a backup NHL goalie. The trade makes sense for both clubs as a way to shake things up. Also, it helps Vancouver as … [Read more...] about The Vancouver Canucks Trade Tanner Pearson to the Montreal Canadiens for Casey DeSmith

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 23

Sweater numbers are synonymous with players. Most hockey fans can instantly tell you a great player by the number they wear on their back. There are many different stories about how players became associated with the famous numbers. Many odd and interesting facts surround these numbers as well. As we count down the start of the 2023-24 NHL season, we take a look at the story … [Read more...] about Behind the Sweater Number: No. 24