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 “
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AND HERE WE GO
BY MIKE RIFKIN Yes, NHL Free Agency starts on July first, but prior to Wednesday’s flurry we’ve seen a bunch of movement through trades. There have been some teams I absolutely love what they’re doing and others that have some questions as we get deeper into the summer. TEAMS I LOVE NASHVILLE PREDATORS – Yeah,Continue reading “AND HERE WE GO”
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”
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND PREVIEW
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”
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”
Leon Breaks The Bank
By Mike Rifkin The Edmonton Oilers have been busy since losing in game seven of the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers have been busy adding to their roster, and are now keeping one of their core members. Leon Draisaitl and the Oilers have agreed to an eight year 112 million dollar contract, which is anContinue reading “Leon Breaks The Bank”
Nate’s Notes Profiles: The NHL Career of Jimmy Carson
BY Nate Moser The Wayne Gretzky trade rocked the hockey world. Some hockey fans never thought they would see The Great One play in any other jersey other than the Edmonton Oilers. In August of 1988 though, arguably the greatest player in the sport was dealt to the Los Angeles Kings. The full deal wasContinue reading “Nate’s Notes Profiles: The NHL Career of Jimmy Carson”
Nate’s Notes News: Hockey Hall of Fame, Ryan Suter, Claude Julien, & Ken Holland
By Nathan Moser The Hockey Hall of Fame announced on Tuesday who is part of their Class of 2024. There are a total of seven members who will be inducted: Pavel Datsyuk, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber, Krissy Wendell-Pohl, Natalie Darwitz, David Poile, and Colin Campbell. Datsyuk spent his entire NHL career with the Detroit RedContinue reading “Nate’s Notes News: Hockey Hall of Fame, Ryan Suter, Claude Julien, & Ken Holland”
