Bartnick opines on NHL Central Division for 2024-25

The Central Division is the most unpredictable division in the NHL. The Central has two great teams with Stanley Cup or bust aspirations. The remaining six teams could finish almost anywhere in the standings.  None of these teams stink. It’s … Continue reading

Bartnick picks the Metropolitan Division for the coming campaign

The Metropolitan Division is the worst in the NHL. The division has a few good teams but is mostly filled with mediocre or worse teams. The New York Metro area has three of the four best teams insuring at least … Continue reading

Bartnick predicts the Atlantic Division for 2024-25

The Atlantic Division is the best division in the NHL. Its Eastern Conference counterpart, the Metropolitan is the weakest division the NHL. This will enable five teams to make the playoffs out of the Atlantic. This is great news for … Continue reading

Bartnick grades the NHL free agency season

We are nearing the end of the silly season. NHL GMs are heading to their cabins before the nine-month marathon to Lord Stanley. I’m reviewing their work and giving grades like the assistant volleyball coach who needs to teach summer … Continue reading

Bartnick’s take on the Stanley Cup Final

Summer is finally here !! Nothing says summer like a 12 pack.  A 12 pack is easy to carry to the beach or the lake . So enjoy this 12 pack of thoughts. The Florida Panthers were the NHL’s best … Continue reading

Bartnick picks the Stanley Cup Final

Finally !!! After waiting an interminable week, we finally have the Stanley Cup Final. In age when you can binge whole seasons of television shows in a day waiting a week to start the Final is ludicrous. Teams fly private. … Continue reading