By Mike Rifkin The Colorado Avalanche are a very good hockey team, and that’s stating the obvious. President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic and General Manager Chris Macfarland have done an outstanding job putting together an excellent nucleus led by Nathan Mackinnon (who should win the Hart Trophy). The Avs steamrolled the Winnipeg Jets inContinue reading “What Comes Next : Colorado Avalanches (Rifkin Statement Address)”
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Waddell Brings Valuable Experience to Next Hockey Job
By Nate Moser The Carolina Hurricanes announced that President and General Manager Don Waddell resigned from his position with the team. The search is on from the organization to find the right replacement, but for now, Eric Tulsky has been named the interim general manager. As for Waddell, there is already talk that he mayContinue reading “Waddell Brings Valuable Experience to Next Hockey Job”
2024 Western Conference Final Preview: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers
BY NATE MOSER After a close series between Edmonton and the Vancouver Canucks in Game Seven, the Oilers move on to the Western Conference Final to take on the Dallas Stars. They meet a Dallas team who eliminated the Colorado Avalanche in six games. Immediate reactions upon this matchup is it could go either way.Continue reading “2024 Western Conference Final Preview: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers”
What Comes Next : Boston Bruins (Rifkin Statement Address)
By Mike Rifkin The Boston Bruins have been a model of consistency over the last 15 years, only missing the playoffs twice since the 2007-08 season, and winning the Stanley Cup in 2011. People have been wondering when the Bruins’ would fall off and it has yet to happen. During the 2022-23 season the BostonContinue reading “What Comes Next : Boston Bruins (Rifkin Statement Address)”
The Difference Maker
By Mike Rifkin The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers are getting ready to play in the Eastern Conference Finals, with a chance to go play for the Stanley Cup. For both teams this is the second time in three seasons that both are playing for a chance to go to the Cup Final. Now,Continue reading “The Difference Maker”
2024 Eastern Conference Final Preview: Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers
BY NATE MOSER With the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes officially eliminated from the NHL playoffs, only two teams are left standing in the Eastern Conference for a chance at lifting the Stanley Cup. There is the Florida Panthers, who made it to the Stanley Cup Final last season, but were defeated in that seriesContinue reading “2024 Eastern Conference Final Preview: Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers”
WHAT COMES NEXT : CAROLINA HURRICANES (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)
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)”
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”
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