The Vancouver Canucks Elias Pettersson knew he would be representing Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off in early December. He almost certainly knew well before then but wasn’t one of the original group named. Given how his 2023-24 season ended, that made sense – but it had to sting a little. Canucks Want Elias Pettersson to Show More Vancouver pressed Pettersson to agree to a … [Read more...] about Waiting for Vancouver Canucks Star Forward to Emerge
NHL Rumours: Future of New York Rangers Veteran Forward
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Four Nations Face-Off is nearing its conclusion. However, that doesn’t mean general managers aren’t busy constructing potential deals. We’ve seen a flurry of activity before the Four Nations tournament. However, we might just only be getting started. Teams often make moves after international breaks and that’s been a thing since … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Future of New York Rangers Veteran Forward
Montreal Canadiens Outlook Coming out of Four Nations Break
Heading into the Four Nations tournament, the Montreal Canadiens are in desperate need of a break. The team has gone 1-8 in its last nine contests and the playoffs are slipping away. The team is now closer to a bottom-five pick than a playoff position. Despite this, the Eastern Conference Wild Card race is still anyone’s game at this juncture. However, once the Canadiens return … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Outlook Coming out of Four Nations Break
NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Trade Deadline Plans
It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The Four Nations Faceoff just started, but general managers are still thinking about tinkering with their roster. Team executives have until March 7 to make trades. The league may be quiet, but teams are going to hot the ground running in the run up to the deadline. We’ve already seen some big swings, but a lot more smaller deals will … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Edmonton Oilers Trade Deadline Plans
4 Nations Face-Off Predictions: United States vs. Canada
The 4 Nations Face-Off continues with a double-header Saturday in Montreal. In what can be considered the “rivalry day” of the tournament, Finland faces Sweden. Later, the United States renew their international rivalry with Canada. Today, Last Word On Hockey looks at the USA/Canada game. 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions United States vs. Canada Time: 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time TV: … [Read more...] about 4 Nations Face-Off Predictions: United States vs. Canada