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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:  LOSERS

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.  HonorableContinue reading “UNDER PRESSURE”

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 X FACTORS  BRUINS : Goaltending : I know this is weird, but as of this writing Jeremy Swayman remains unsigned, if the BruinsContinue reading “2024 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW”

Nate’s Notes Thoughts: 2024 NHL Free Agency Edition

BY Nate Moser With the 2024 NHL free agency window officially opened, there has been a lot of activity between most of the clubs in the league. Through everything that happened through the draft weekend up until as I am currently writing this, here are some thoughts I have on teams heading into the 2024-25Continue reading “Nate’s Notes Thoughts: 2024 NHL Free Agency Edition”

The Pressure Is On, Sabres Need to Break Playoff Drought Under Ruff, Adams

BY Nate Moser April 26, 2011, was the last time the Buffalo Sabres played in an NHL postseason game. It was a Game 7 against the Philadelphia Flyers, and the final score was 5-2 Flyers. The only two goals that the Sabres mustered for that series-deciding clash were from defenseman Tyler Myers and veteran forwardContinue reading “The Pressure Is On, Sabres Need to Break Playoff Drought Under Ruff, Adams”

Dan Bylsma Named Next Seattle Kraken Head Coach

BY NATE MOSER The Seattle Kraken have their next bench boss. The team announced that they are promoting Dan Bylsma to be the second head coach in franchise history. He replaces Dave Hakstol, who had been with the team since their inception and helped take them to the 2023 playoffs and even win a seriesContinue reading “Dan Bylsma Named Next Seattle Kraken Head Coach”

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”

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”