LOS ANGELES – The Metropolitan Division hockey teams in many ways mirror the cities the teams play in. The Metro is filled with historical monuments and national treasures. Ok, not America’s but Canada’s and Russia’s. It’s filled with franchises trying … Continue reading
Author Archives: Joe Bartnick
Bartnick: Same old, same old in Atlantic for 2025-26
LOS ANGELES – The Atlantic Division once again hosts a two-time defending Stanley Cup Champion. It is once again a Florida franchise, the Florida Panthers. For years the Atlantic division was divided between the top 4 and the bottom 4. … Continue reading
Bartnick opines on the Male Leafs exit, and prognosticates on the final four
We are now down to four. Well over a decade ago I started making playoff predictions. I was right most of the time.I don’t know whether it’s gotten more difficult or I got dumber. I will blame parity and an … Continue reading
Bartnick’s Crystal Ball Predictions
The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs have arrived. The 2024-25 NHL season was filled with astounding highs and devastating lows. The NHL’s All Time Goals record was broken by Alex Ovechkin and a young superstar Johnny Gaudreau tragically lost his life. … Continue reading
Bartnick has tons of thoughts
Tons of Thoughts, I have a lot to say and type.The Mikko Rantanen Saga – I’m happy with my Dallas Stars winning the West pre-season pick, eight years x 12 million is a great deal for Dallas. Rantanen is worth … Continue reading
Bartnick’s Christmas Wished for the NHL
Here’s a list of what every NHL team needs under their tree. Penguins- A trading partner (fool) to take Ryan Graves off their hands and a complete reconciliation with their deity Mario Lemieux Philly – Coal, their always on Santa’s … Continue reading
