Category Archives: NHL Preview

NHL Division Rankings and Playoffs

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Derek Felix

With two nights in the books for a full NHL season, it’s time to take a closer look at how we see each division stacking up. Of course, this won’t be accurate because it’s nearly impossible to get everything right. … Continue reading →

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NHL ’21-22 Season Preview: Storylines to Follow

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Derek Felix

A day into a new season following a good return to hockey for ESPN featuring one of the most iconic themes and the cool story behind it told by Justin Bieber, we get the introduction to the NHL On TNT … Continue reading →

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New look Rangers even younger headed into 2021 season

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Derek Felix

Expectations will be much higher for new starting goalie Igor Shestyorkin and a young, talented Rangers roster featuring top pick Alexis Lafreniere and former first round pick K’Andre Miller. AP Photo by New York Rangers via Twitter Copyright 2021 This … Continue reading →

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NHL ’21 Division Rankings and Playoffs

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek Felix

These are just rankings based on what I think. In a 56-game season where there could be Covid positives, pauses and player movement at the trade deadline, a lot can change. Keep that in mind. Only four teams per division … Continue reading →

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New NHL Season Starts Up

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Derek Felix

Following a lengthy wait, hockey finally is back. A new NHL season starts up later today with five games on the schedule. It even features an early bird special with the Flyers and Penguins doing battle in Pennsylvania at 5:30 … Continue reading →

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NHL ’19-20 Division and Conference Rankings, Predictions

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Derek Felix

So, how do they stack up? As it gets going tomorrow with the first game between polar opposites in the Battle Of Ontario between Toronto and Ottawa, there will be surprises because there always are. This is just my best … Continue reading →

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2019-20 NHL PREVIEW: Is it time to crown a new champion?

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Derek Felix

The storyline for the 2019-20 NHL season is one of great anticipation and theatre. Last season, it was the St. Louis Blues, who came out of nowhere to deliver their first Stanley Cup. They’re ready to celebrate on Wednesday by … Continue reading →

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Hockey Preview Part 1: Ranking the Metro Division

Posted on September 22, 2018 by Derek Felix

Believe it or not, we’re less than two weeks away from the start of a new season. A time for new beginnings. That’s especially true in the Metro Division, where as many as six of the eight teams should be … Continue reading →

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NHL Preview and Predictions

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Derek Felix

The new season has already gotten going. Due to my taxing schedule along with a hockey draft, I’ve been unable to put up a preview with predictions. Here’s a quick outlook on a new year. The Pens are trying to … Continue reading →

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Devils end successful preseason with optomism

Posted on September 30, 2017 by hasan4978

Clearly everyone knows that every game this month has been meaningless in terms of the 82-game marathon about to start in October and a lot of times preseason records are misleading.  Yet with this Devils team, there’s cause for real … Continue reading →

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