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 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW”
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NHL FREE AGENCY : WINNERS AND LOSERS (BY TEAM) BY MIKE RIFKIN
We are in the midst of NHL free agency. And while most of the top guys have signed, we will wait and see what happens on the trade market. But, while we wait here are my winners and losers so far. WINNERS: PANTHERS – How do the back to back champs get better? By retainingContinue reading “NHL FREE AGENCY : WINNERS AND LOSERS (BY TEAM) BY MIKE RIFKIN”
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”
RIFKIN’S FAVORITE/LEAST FAVORITE FREE AGENCY SIGNINGS
BY Mike Rifkin July First, better known as the beginning of NHL Free Agency. Teams and fans gets very optimistic based on moves to improve their rosters. Below will be a list with some moves I liked and others I don’t. FAVORITE: Nashville Predators – Ok this might be cheating but nobody had a betterContinue reading “RIFKIN’S FAVORITE/LEAST FAVORITE FREE AGENCY SIGNINGS”
Nate’s Notes News: Panthers Win Cup, Ullmark to Senators, and Meruelo Walks Away
By Nate Moser In this edition of Nate’s Notes News, there are a few topics to discuss as the 2023-24 NHL season comes to an official close. First, congratulations to the Florida Panthers on winning their first Stanley Cup championship in their 30-year history. It was a well-fought series for both Florida and the EdmontonContinue reading “Nate’s Notes News: Panthers Win Cup, Ullmark to Senators, and Meruelo Walks Away”
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)”
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?”
NHL Playoff Players Under Pressure
By Mike Rifkin With the NHL regular season coming to an end and all the playoff teams being set. Here is a look at players under the spotlight this postseason. Artemi Panarin – Rangers – The Breadman who is in the Hart Trophy conversation, has put up career highs in Goals and points this season.Continue reading “NHL Playoff Players Under Pressure “
HART DISCOURSE
BY MIKE RIFKIN The NHL season is coming down the stretch, and with every team having around 20 games left in the season teams are fighting for playoff spots. But the other thing that is very much in a big discussion is who is the front-runner for the Hart Trophy as the league’s MVP. SoContinue reading “HART DISCOURSE”
Rifkins List : NHL FREE AGENCY
By : Mike Rifkin With NHL Free Agency in full force, here are moves I like and moves that made me scratch my head. Positives Matt Duchene – Dallas Stars – After being bought out by the Nashville Predators, Matt Duchene finds himself staying in the Central Division. Duchene last season led the Predators inContinue reading “Rifkins List : NHL FREE AGENCY”
