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2026-27 PACIFIC DIVISION PREVIEW 

BY MIKE RIFKIN Puck drop is officially upon us for the 2026-27 NHL season. Most teams have the expectation to win the Stanley Cup, but there can only be one winner. In this article I will talk about how the division played out last season, and with key moves how I expect it to playContinue reading “2026-27 PACIFIC DIVISION PREVIEW “

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)”

TEMPTING OFFERS

BY MIKE RIFKIN We’re down to the final four in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which means July 1st is right around the corner. One team that should be active during July first is the New York Rangers. The Rangers, who missed the playoffs for the second consecutive season, were one of the biggest disappointments inContinue reading “TEMPTING OFFERS”

WHAT COMES NEXT : EDMONTON OILERS

BY MIKE RIFKIN For the first time in four years the Edmonton Oilers did not win a playoff series, as they were dispatched by the Anaheim Ducks in six games. The Oilers had been to the Stanley Cup Final each of the last two seasons. “ We were an average team all year. When you’reContinue reading “WHAT COMES NEXT : EDMONTON OILERS”

UNDER PRESSURE

BY MIKE RIFKIN The next week or so is going to be hectic in the NHL. The draft is this Friday and Saturday and July first is the beginning of free agency. Here are five General Managers who need to be active and have an effective offseason otherwise they could find themselves unemployed soon.  KEVYNContinue reading “UNDER PRESSURE”

Connor’s Challenge

BY Mike Rifkin Connor McDavid is without a doubt the best Hockey player on the planet. McDavid has led the Oilers to back to back Stanley Cup Final appearances, losing both to the Florida Panthers. When we judge athletes today, we usually judge them on the amount of championships they’ve won, not the individual accolades.Continue reading “Connor’s Challenge”

End Of An Era

By Mike Rifkin On Thursday the New York Rangers traded away their longest tenured player, as they sent Chris Kreider to the Anaheim Ducks for a prospect and a swap of draft picks. Kreider, the Rangers first round pick in 2009 (19th overall) ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in goals, points, PowerContinue reading “End Of An Era”

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”

Yaroslav Askarov Landing Spots

By Mike Rifkin The Nashville Predators have been one of the most aggressive teams in free agency. Bringing in Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei. The best move in my opinion was extending goaltender Juuse Saros to an eight year 61 million dollar contract. Saros last season was 35-24-5 with a 2.86 GAA  andContinue reading “Yaroslav Askarov Landing Spots”