By Michael Rifkin In 2020 we saw some realignment due to Covid, but as we prepare for the 2021 NHL season, we are going back to the regular divisions. The Metropolitan division, top to bottom, might be the most competitive division in the NHL. The Metropolitan division has a nice mix of teams that canContinue reading “2021 Metropolitan Division Preview”
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2021 Atlantic Division Preview
By Michael Rifkin In 2020 we saw some realignment due to Covid, but as we prepare for the 2021 NHL season, we are going back to the regular divisions. The Atlantic Division is the home of the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion Tampa Bay Lightning. It is also home to some teams that are underContinue reading “2021 Atlantic Division Preview”
The King Of New York
By Michael Rifkin On Friday, Henrik Lundqvist announced his retirement from hockey at the age of 39. The New York Rangers selected Lundqvist in the seventh round of the 2000 NHL draft (205th overall). Before the 2020 season, the Rangers, the only franchise Lundqvist had played for, bought out his contract, and he signed aContinue reading “The King Of New York”
Best Food in Stadiums and Venues Pt3. (NBA,NHL)
By Mark Halpern In the first two parts, I discussed MLB/NFL stadium foods. Since most NBA teams share an arena with NHL teams, most of the concessions you would get can be made for either sport. I have selected 12 different Arena’s that have extravagant food selections for you to try. #3 In New Orleans,Continue reading “Best Food in Stadiums and Venues Pt3. (NBA,NHL)”
Why The Rangers Should Avoid the Big Move
By Mike Rifkin Three years ago, the New York Rangers front office wrote a letter to their fans about a change of direction for the organization. They decided that it was time for them to rebuild and stock draft picks and prospects. Now they are on the surface of something that could be very special.Continue reading “Why The Rangers Should Avoid the Big Move”
Lightning Strikes Twice
By Mike Rifkin On Wednesday night, the Tampa Bay Lightning successfully defended their Stanley Cup Championship defeating the Montreal Canadiens in 5 games. The Lightning is the first team since the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2016, and 17 win back-to-back cups. Here are my top 5 reasons why the Lightning have gone back to back 1.Continue reading “Lightning Strikes Twice”
How to Tell who is Running the New York Rangers This Summer
By: Mike Rifkin Three weeks ago, the New York Rangers fired General Manager Jeff Gorton and President of Hockey Operations John Davidson. They just got hired to do the same job for the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he left to take over the Rangers. Owner James Dolan cited that this season was a disappointment becauseContinue reading “How to Tell who is Running the New York Rangers This Summer”