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’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

Montreal and Boston to Host 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025

NEW YORK/TORONTO  – The National Hockey League (NHL) and National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) today announced that the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston will serve as the host venues and cities for the 4 Nations … 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

Bartnick’s take on the trade deadline

Joe Sakic won the trade deadline. Sakic got 2 rugged 4th liners ( Yakov Trenin and Brandon Duhaime) built for playoff hockey.  Sean Walker plays a heavier defensive game than Bowen Byram and has some offense in his game.  It’s … Continue reading