Last Word On Hockey

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled then offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups. Today we are looking at the game between the Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs. Be sure to check out more NHL Predictions as the 2024-25 season continues. NHL … [Read more...] about NHL Predictions: March 15 Ottawa Senators vs Toronto Maple Leafs

The NHL trade deadline was a week ago and the Toronto Maple Leafs picked up Brandon Carlo and Scott Laughton. Since then, the Leafs have played three games, against the Colorado Avalanche, Utah HC, and Florida Panthers. Toronto went 1-2-0 in that span, beating Utah in a shootout. The Leafs also had a lead in all three of those outings despite losing them eventually. Until … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Newest Additions Still Looking To Settle In

Following the NHL trade deadline, there has been plenty of noise surrounding the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner for several reasons. To this point, Marner is a pending UFA and does not want to enter negotiations for his new contract. In training camp at the beginning of the season, Marner announced to the media that he wasn’t interested in talking about his contract. … [Read more...] about Toronto Maple Leafs Could Be In Trouble If They Can’t Lock In Their Superstar

After two seasons in the AHL with no call-ups, it’s time to evaluate what the Toronto Maples Leafs have in Topi Niemelä. A 2020 third-round pick, Niemelä had looked like a steal from the moment he was drafted. With great numbers as a teenager in the Finnish Liiga and a World Juniors Championship Top Defenceman Award, things were looking very promising. Now, five years after … [Read more...] about Analyzing What Topi Niemelä Means to the Toronto Maple Leafs