NHL Offseason Checkpoint
The excitement level is starting to ramp up now that we are potentially a month and some change away from the season getting started. With how the NHL handled the bubble and protocols for this nagging Corona Virus, I am confident we will be under the way on January 1st.
Grading the Reverse Retro Jerseys
The NHL has completely distracted the world from the fact that nobody knows when the 2020-21 season will begin. Hopefully we get a Jan. 1 Winter Classic season opener. For now, we’ll settle for debating over which team got the best “reverse retro” jersey. Adidas and the NHL teamed up for a concept of taking old-time NHL sweater and mixing up the colors to create the reverse retro look. Here’s my grades for all 31 clubs.
Final Thoughts on the 2020 NYR Season
Historically, the Rangers dominate Carolina. It’s just one of those teams that the Rangers seem to beat often. But not this time. The Hurricanes didn’t just beat the Rangers; they embarrassed them. Top to bottom. Defense, offense, goaltending, physicality, goal-scoring, you name it, the Canes brutalized the Rangers in 3 games. That was tough to watch, but hey, at least it was over quick.
Mika Zibanejad Needs to be the Next NYR Captain
The Rangers have been without a captain since Ryan McDonagh was sent to Tampa in a massive trade back on Feb. 26, 2018. Ever since he left, there has been a void in leadership among the Rangers. Sure, there have been veteran players who have brought plenty of experience and quality mentoring to youngsters; but nobody who fits this mold has brought the skill on the ice consistently enough to deserve the C…. Until this season.
NHL Uni Rankings (Top 4)
The top 4 jerseys in the NHL are here. These 4 are all incredible uniforms with amazing history and details. See if you agree with my top 4!
Calder Watch 2020
The Calder Memorial Trophy is awarded to the NHL’s best rookie for the regular season. The last few winners were Elias Pettersson (2019), Matthew Barzal (2018), and Auston Matthews (2017). Pretty good company. Looking ahead to 2020, there are several players who have a fairly decent chance of winning it. This is a list of POTENTIAL Calder candidates.