Bartnick’s musings on the first weeks of the NHL season

It’s Daylight Savings Time. Halloween is over. Darkness is upon us. The light you see is from my television watching. I’m watching a ton of hockey, as usual. ESPN Multicast is amazing. It saves wear n tear on the remote. … Continue reading

Bartnick previews the Pittsburgh Penguins

For the first time in the Sidney Crosby era the Pittsburgh Penguins are predicted not to make the playoffs. Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Kris Letang have played together nineteen seasons. They have won three Stanley Cups. They made the … Continue reading

Too Early Predictions for the 2025 Stanley Cup: Who’ll Take Home the Cup

As the NHL puck drop looms, the chatter about potential Stanley Cup contenders heats up. With the Florida Panthers recently celebrating their triumph, new season forecasts are underway. Training camps signal the grind’s return—who will rise to glory in 2025? … Continue reading