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”
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DISASTER
BY MIKE RIFKIN Monday night’s shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers put the Toronto Maple Leafs at 0-3-1 since the Olympic break. The Leafs sit seven points back of the second wild card position in the Eastern Conference, but every team in front of them outside of the Capitals actually have games in hand. But,Continue reading “DISASTER”
WHAT NOW?
BY Mike Rifkin If you’re a hockey fan one of the best days of the year is July 1st. July 1st is the beginning of free agency. The 2026 free agent class was stacked. Kirill Kaprizov, Connor McDavid, and Jack Eichel were the headliners of the class. But, as we get the season going allContinue reading “WHAT NOW?”
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”
CHA-CHA-CHANGES
BY MIKE RIFKIN Last season the New York Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and were six wins away from securing their first Stanley Cup since 1994. This year has been an entirely different story, after an 8-5 loss to the Flyers, the Rangers find themselves on the brink of elimination, and let’s be honest, it’dContinue reading “CHA-CHA-CHANGES”
Searching For Answers
By Mike Rifkin Monday was a very interesting day for the New York Rangers. The Rangers had a game Monday night against the St.Louis Blues where they lost 5-2 after giving up three third period goals. The Rangers have lost three in a row and have not scored more than two goals in any ofContinue reading “Searching For Answers”
CHA CHING
BY MIKE RIFKIN In Sunday’s 5-2 win over the rival Islanders, Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin stopped 35 of 37 shots. Over the last three contests Shesterkin has made 116 saves on 124 shots. On the young season Shesterkin is 6-2-1 with a 2.22 GAA and a .933 save percentage. In his career Shesterkin has aContinue reading “CHA CHING”
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”
