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

Panthers, Stars leave local RSNs for free, over-the-air stations

The collapse of the regional sports networks (RSN) seems to have gathered speed over the last week and a half. One week ago, the Miami Herald reported that the NHL’s Florida Panthers switched their game broadcasts from the RSN, Bally … 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

Bartnick Predicts the Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round

The first is off and running on Saturday, and it is time to make some predictions. Rangers vs Capitals – The Rangers have elite offensive forwards Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad, Chris Kreider. They also have top tier defensemen Adam Fox, … Continue reading