BY MIKE RIFKIN It was an exciting first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs that had everything. Goals, physical play, and the dramatics of two epic game sevens. Now, we are one step closer to see who will hoist the Stanley Cup. ATLANTIC DIVISION : PANTHERS VS MAPLE LEAFS REG SEASON : PANTHERS WIN 3-1Continue reading “STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND PREVIEW”
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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”
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”
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)”
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”
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”
TOUGH CHOICES
By Mike Rifkin Last season, the Pittsburgh Penguins missed the playoffs for the first time in 16 years. The team fired GM Ron Hextall and President Brian Burke and hired former Leafs GM Kyle Dubas.Dubas was aggressive in his first season as the GM, headlined by acquiring former Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson from theContinue reading ” TOUGH CHOICES”
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Eastern Conference
By: Mike Rifkin The most incredible playoffs in all of sports are upon us. Here is a preview of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Eastern Conference ATLANTIC DIVISION : (1) BRUINS VS (WC2) PANTHERS: The Bruins had a historic regular season, having the most wins and points in a regular season. TheContinue reading “STANLEY CUP PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Eastern Conference”
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