With the playoffs in full-swing, we take a quick step back here at Last Word. Last week we discussed potential Calder Trophy winners for 2023-24, this time we look at the odds for the Norris Trophy for the NHL’s top defenceman. Make sure you check us out as we go over the rest of the major awards in the weeks to come. The Players with the Best Odds of Walking Away with the James Norris Memorial Trophy Cale Makar When you consider Cale Makar’s nomination for the Norris trophy it is basically a legacy nod. And that’s saying something for a five-year veteran of the NHL. In his rookie season he w ..read more

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today’s featured game is the Vancouver Canucks vs Nashville Predators. Be sure to check out more NHL predictions in the coming days as the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs roll on. NHL Predictions New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals Series Head-to-Head: Rangers 2-0 Capitals TV: TNT, TruTV ..read more

With the Vancouver Canucks Thatcher Demko injured, it makes Game One’s victory muted. He made as much of a difference between the two teams as anyone. According to Frank Seravalli, Thatcher Demko is out for Game Two tonight. Sources tell @DailyFaceoff: #Canucks Thatcher Demko is out for Game 2. His status for the series is questionable. — Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) April 23, 2024 Demko Injured With the extent of his injury unknown, Demko’s return is a mystery. Most players will push themselves through some pain come the playoffs, so this is very bad news for Vancouver. If an injury ..read more

It is an exciting time to be a Vancouver Canucks fan. After over a decade of darkness, the light has shone. People are walking the streets of Vancouver wearing Canucks gear proudly, car flags are flying again, and the city is buzzing. After a regular season that defied expectations, the Pacific Division champions will make the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs mark their first playoff game in front of their fans in nine years. Standing in the Canucks way is the Nashville Predators. No opponent should be taken lightly and while the Canucks should win this series, hockey&nb ..read more

Vasily Podkolzin has signed a new two-year deal as the Vancouver Canucks are warming up for the playoffs. He may not have reached his full potential yet, but both sides remain optimistic – for good reason. The deal, according to CapFriendly, is for two years at just $1 million per season. Preparing Vasily Podkolzin Taken tenth overall in front of a home crowd in the 2019 draft, Podkolzin has yet to establish himself in the NHL. He was thrown immediately into the league in 2021-22, and though he produced a little he clearly wasn’t ready. So far the most memorable moment in his pro career is St ..read more

With the large amount of games on tonight’s NHL schedule, it might be hard to know where to start. We at the Last Word on Hockey have helped narrow your focus to our best bets. This round of NHL Predictions will help condense the slate into three best bets and one prop bet of the night. NHL Predictions Vancouver Canucks vs Winnipeg Jets Head-to-Head: Canucks 1-1 Jets TV: TSN3; Sportsnet Pacific; ESPN+ Our opening and featured game of NHL predictions has the Vancouver Canucks taking on the Winnipeg Jets. You might see a number of players that you wouldn’t normally see due to keep players healt ..read more

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are almost here, but we have plenty of NHL rumours to discuss. The field is almost set, but there’s plenty to decide when the off-seasons rolls around. Teams eliminated from the post-season have some decisions to make about their roster. However, teams that hope to be playing into June also have to make some tough choices as well. This edition of NHL rumours focuses on the Detroit Red Wings and the Vancouver Canucks. All NHL Rumours come from the original source and are subject to change. NHL Rumours Detroit Red Wings Rumour: Ansar Khan of MLive said the Red Wings wou ..read more

Vancouver Canucks fans are about to get their first NHL Stanley Cup playoff games in nine seasons. The team has a chance at 50 wins for the first time since 2011-12. They are odds-on favourites for at least two major awards and will have a nominee in at least one more. And the feeling is endless anxiety! Wait, what? Nothing Comes Easy For Fans of the Vancouver Canucks Don’t get us wrong here, we know perfectly well Vancouverites love their team. It takes a devoted bunch to stick with a team that delivers mostly heartbreak. They’re more often the Plucky Underdog than the Expected Champion, cer ..read more

With the large amount of games on tonight’s NHL schedule, it might be hard to know where to start. We at the Last Word on Hockey have helped narrow your focus to our best bets. This round of NHL Predictions will help condense the slate into three best bets and one prop bet of the night. NHL Predictions Detroit Red Wings vs Toronto Maple Leafs Head-to-Head: Red Wings 1-1 Maple Leafs TV: CBC; Sportsnet; Bally Sports Detroit; ESPN+ Our opening game of NHL predictions has the Detroit Red Wings just trying to stay alive against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Alex Lyon is the expected starter for the Red ..read more

The Vancouver Canucks have punched their ticket to the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs and are looking to finish the 2023-24 regular season strong. The whole season has been a breath of fresh air for Canucks fans as the last decade has been a dark one. The players, of course, deserve a ton of credit and there are a few who have really impressed. Every season the Vancouver Canucks have team awards. One for team MVP, Most Exciting Player, Unsung Hero, and Best Defenceman. Fans vote on the awards and the winners are unveiled before the final home game of the regular season. Us at Last Word wi ..read more