2026-27 METROPOLITAN DIVISION PREVIEW

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 METROPOLITAN DIVISION PREVIEW”

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”

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”

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”