BY MIKE RIFKIN For the second time in three seasons the New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After years of being so close this feels so different for the Hurricanes, because of the going all in at the trade deadline. So, the question is howContinue reading “WHAT COMES NEXT : CAROLINA HURRICANES (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)”
Category Archives: NHL
Berube-Treliving Duo Could Be Last Chance for Shanahan with Leafs
BY NATE MOSER The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that Craig Berube will be their next head coach. He replaces Sheldon Keefe, who was behind the bench for the club since he came in midseason after Mike Babcock was fired during the 2019-20 NHL season. Berube was last the head coach of the St. Louis Blues,Continue reading “Berube-Treliving Duo Could Be Last Chance for Shanahan with Leafs”
Chris’s Trick
By Mike Rifkin Entering the third period of Game Six the New York Rangers trailed the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 and on the verge of having a game seven after having a 3-0 series lead. That’s when the longest tenured Ranger took over. Chris Kreider, the Rangers first round pick in 2009 had a third periodContinue reading “Chris’s Trick”
Florida Panthers Need to Re-Sign Sam Reinhart
BY NATE MOSER The Florida Panthers are currently in an exciting era in their franchise’s history. The club made the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in their existence back in 2023, and they have a younger core who will have seasons to continue to grow together and be a serious contender throughout theContinue reading “Florida Panthers Need to Re-Sign Sam Reinhart”
What Is Goalie Interference?
By Mike Rifkin The Florida Panthers defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in Game four of their Eastern Conference Semifinal to take a 3-1 series lead. The Panthers swept the two games in Boston. The Bruins were up 2-1 in the third period and with the Panthers on the power play, Panthers forward Sam Bennett (whoContinue reading “What Is Goalie Interference?”
Sabres’ Promotion of Appert Shows Potential Blueprint
BY Nate Moser The Buffalo Sabres recently announced Lindy Ruff was returning as head coach of the club after last behind the bench for them during the 2012-13 lockout-shortened season. Now, Ruff’s coaching staff has been revealed. The organization announced that Rochester Americans head coach Seth Appert will be promoted to a Sabres assistant coachContinue reading “Sabres’ Promotion of Appert Shows Potential Blueprint”
Killing It
By Mike Rifkin The Rangers defeated the Hurricanes 3-2 in Overtime to take a 3-0 series lead in the series. One of the big reasons the Rangers are having success is their special teams, but in particular their Penalty Kill. The Rangers penalty kill was third in the NHL during the regular season at 84.48%Continue reading “Killing It”
NHL Lookback: The Mika Zibanejad-Derick Brassard Trade
BY Nate Moser The New York Rangers have made some significant trades in their organization’s history. The most famous one they made no doubt is getting Mark Messier from the Edmonton Oilers back in October 1991. There is also the Scott Gomez trade with the Montreal Canadiens back in June 2009 that led to NewContinue reading “NHL Lookback: The Mika Zibanejad-Derick Brassard Trade”
CH-CH-CHANGES
BY MIKE RIFKIN David Pastrnak scored 1:54 into overtime in Boston to propel the Bruins to a 2-1 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game seven of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. For the Leafs, it’s another first round exit and they have won ONE playoff series since 2004. Every yearContinue reading “CH-CH-CHANGES”
SNUBBED
BY MIKE RIFKIN On Friday the NHL announced the three finalists for the Jack Adams Trophy for coach of the year. The three finalists for the award are Rick Tocchet of the Canucks, Andrew Brunette of the Predators, and Rick Bowness of the Jets. Tocchet and Brunette are very deserving of their nominations, but BownessContinue reading “SNUBBED “
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