BY MIKE RIFKIN It was a rough season for the New York Rangers. Going from winning the President’s Trophy to missing the playoffs as a whole. Changes have already occurred as Head Coach Peter Laviolette and assistant coach Phil Housley are both out, while Dan Muse and Michael Peca will have an opportunity to remainContinue reading “WHAT TO DRU?”
Category Archives: NHL
CHA-CHA-CHANGES
BY MIKE RIFKIN Last season the New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and were six wins away from securing their first Stanley Cup since 1994. This year has been an entirely different story, after an 8-5 loss to the Flyers, the Rangers find themselves on the brink of elimination, and let’s be honest, it’dContinue reading “CHA-CHA-CHANGES”
LAYING AN EGG
BY MIKE RIFKIN As we come down the stretch of the NHL season, this was a pivotal weekend for the New York Rangers. They were playing a back to back against the Ottawa Senators and Columbus Blue Jackets, two teams they are competing with in the Eastern Conference Wild Card Race. The Rangers blew aContinue reading “LAYING AN EGG”
Searching For Answers
By Mike Rifkin Monday was a very interesting day for the New York Rangers. The Rangers had a game Monday night against the St.Louis Blues where they lost 5-2 after giving up three third period goals. The Rangers have lost three in a row and have not scored more than two goals in any ofContinue reading “Searching For Answers”
CHA CHING
BY MIKE RIFKIN In Sunday’s 5-2 win over the rival Islanders, Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin stopped 35 of 37 shots. Over the last three contests Shesterkin has made 116 saves on 124 shots. On the young season Shesterkin is 6-2-1 with a 2.22 GAA and a .933 save percentage. In his career Shesterkin has aContinue reading “CHA CHING”
2024-25 NHL PREDICTIONS
By Mike Rifkin Another hockey season is upon us. Here is how I see the season playing out, with playoff teams, Stanley Cup prediction and awards. NOTE : PLAYOFF TEAMS ARE THE TOP THREE IN EACH DIVISION AND TWO WILD CARS. EAST METRO DEVILS – Last season, the Devils took a step back, most ofContinue reading “2024-25 NHL PREDICTIONS”
2024 Pacific Division Preview
By Mike Rifkin 2023 Standings Vancouver Canucks : 109 points Edmonton Oilers : 104 points LA Kings : 99 points Vegas Golden Knights : 98 points Calgary Flames 81 points Seattle Kraken :81 points Anaheim Ducks : 59 points San Jose Sharks : 41 points X FACTORS DUCKS : TREVOR ZEGRAS :. After posting backContinue reading “2024 Pacific Division Preview”
2024 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW
BY MIKE RIFKIN Another Hockey season is upon us. Here is how the Atlantic Division shook out last season, and how I think it will shape it out in 2024. 2023 Standings Florida Panthers : 110 points – Won Stanley Cup Boston Bruins : 109 points – Lost in Second Rd to Panthers in sixContinue reading “2024 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW”
Leon Breaks The Bank
By Mike Rifkin The Edmonton Oilers have been busy since losing in game seven of the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers have been busy adding to their roster, and are now keeping one of their core members. Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers have agreed to an eight year 112 million dollar contract, which is anContinue reading “Leon Breaks The Bank”
Johnny Hockey
By Mike Rifkin The hockey world was crushed on Friday morning to learn that Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau, along with his brother Matthew, tragically passed away. Johnny played his college hockey at Boston College where, in three seasons, he scored 78 goals and 176 points in 119 games. Gaudreau twice was named aContinue reading “Johnny Hockey “
