Ranking The NHL Rebuilds: Sharks (4th)
The rebuild process to date speaks volumes to the job that GM Mike Grier has done.He’s been steadfast and focused on where we wants the team to head.
Main Story, Mike Fink, San Jose Sharks
Anaheim Ducks, Main Story, Mike Fink
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Ducks (5th)
Have the Ducks done everything right? No. Have they done a good job for the most part? Yes. It’s why their rebuild is starting to come together.
Main Story, Mike Fink, Philadelphia Flyers
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Flyers (6th)
The Flyers remain committed to a piece-by-piece rebuild. They’re not where they need to be yet. However, they’re getting there for Daniel Briere to shape the team long-term.
Boston Bruins, Main Story, Mike Fink
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Bruins (7th)
The Bruins have a dilemma. Are they rebuilding or just hit the reset button and looking to compete in a suddenly competitive division?
Detroit Red Wings, Main Story, Mike Fink
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Red Wings (8th)
Steve Yzerman was a Detroit Red Wings legend as a player. He’s had trouble matching a similar legacy so far as the Wings’ general manager.
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NHL “Common Wisdom”: Myth vs. Reality
The NHL has plenty of cliches and myths that get thrown around, and diving into them, there’s some truth. That said, they aren’t correct all the time. So, let’s dive into a few, starting with team-building ones.
Chicago Blackhawks, Main Story, Mike Fink
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Blackhawks (9th)
The Chicago Blackhawks rebuild got off to a great start with the selection of Connor Bedard in 2023. The question has been the next steps in the total reconstruction.
Mike Fink, New Jersey Devils
Devils: Bold Predictions and the Bold Prediction Culture
The New Jersey Devils are at a crossroads. Their contention window is still wide open but there are some needs that lend to to bold (or even reckless) predictions.
Buffalo Sabres, Main Story, Mike Fink
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Sabres (10th)
The Sabres remain a mess. A playoff drought that lasts this long usually speaks to the incompetence up top, whether it’s the ownership, the GM, or both.
Main Story, Mike Fink, Seattle Kraken
Ranking The NHL Rebuilds Closest to Contention: Kraken (11th)
In fairness, the Seattle Kraken are still a very young NHL franchise. However, it’s one that doesn’t appear to have a true road map for building toward contention.