BY MIKE RIFKIN There’s been a low in Hockey world, with Training camp on the horizon. But Thursday things picked up when Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck formally requested a trade, something that had been brewing for a while. Hellebuyck, has won three Vezina Trophies ( most recently in 2024-25) and is one of the bestContinue reading “JETTING OUT”
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NHL OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS SO FAR (BY TEAM)
BY MIKE RIFKIN Here we are in the middle of August and because of the New CBA there will be Hockey played in just over a month (first preseason slate 9/19, regular season starts 9/29). There are still some really good free agents on the market, and we’re waiting to see if there will beContinue reading “NHL OFFSEASON WINNERS AND LOSERS SO FAR (BY TEAM)”
SCORE ONE FOR NOSTALGIA
BY MIKE RIFKIN The Chicago Blackhawks have not made the playoffs since 2020 (bubble), in fact the Blackhawks have finished last in the Central Division each of the last four seasons. GM Kyle Davidson has handed out some interesting contracts throughout his tenure : Teuvo Teravainen three years 16.2 million dollars (5.4 million AAV) InContinue reading “SCORE ONE FOR NOSTALGIA”
AND HERE WE GO
BY MIKE RIFKIN Yes, NHL Free Agency starts on July first, but prior to Wednesday’s flurry we’ve seen a bunch of movement through trades. There have been some teams I absolutely love what they’re doing and others that have some questions as we get deeper into the summer. TEAMS I LOVE TEAMS I LIKE IContinue reading “AND HERE WE GO”
A NEW PHENOMENON
BY MIKE RIFKIN Sunday was Father’s Day and for Keith Tkachuk he got the ultimate present. On Sunday it was announced that the Florida Panthers and Ottawa Senators agreed to a trade that would send Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk to the Panthers for draft capital including numbers nine and twenty five in the first roundContinue reading “A NEW PHENOMENON “
THREE REASONS : HOW THE HURRICANES WON THE CUP
BY MIKE RIFKIN The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to capture the franchise’s second Stanley Cup (the first in 2006). Here are the three main reasons they won the Cup in my opinion. Carolina had all the pressure on them, to win the East because of how the season went.Continue reading “THREE REASONS : HOW THE HURRICANES WON THE CUP”
SEEING RED
BY MIKE RIFKIN Rangers General Manager Chris Drury has a task in front of him this summer, he has to make the team competitive, also while restocking the farm system. The good news for Drury is he can do a bit of both as he has almost 27 million dollars in cap space along withContinue reading “SEEING RED”
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
BY MIKE RIFKIN The Carolina Hurricanes evened the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece with their 5-3 win over the Golden Knights on Tuesday. This has been an excellent Stanley Cup Final where no lead has been safe and both teams have shown their depth. Brandon Bussi was fantastic in game four, after relievingContinue reading “LEADING BY EXAMPLE”
ALTERING THE YZERPLAN
BY MIKE RIFKIN When Steve Yzerman took over as the GM of the Red Wings in 2019, most people thought there were more glory days ahead. Instead the Red Wings still haven’t made the playoffs under Yzerman, in fact the Wings haven’t made the postseason since 2016. This after successfully making the playoffs for 25Continue reading “ALTERING THE YZERPLAN”
THE RIGHT CALL
BY MIKE RIFKIN With the Stanley Cup Final being played, it also means that it’s award season across the NHL. The latest award that was handed out was the Jack Adams (Coach Of The Year) and it was given to Lightning coach Jon Cooper. Cooper edged out Lindy Ruff of the Sabres and Dan MuseContinue reading “THE RIGHT CALL”
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