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2023-24 RealGM NHL Stanley Cup Predictions

by Darryl Reina

Oct 10, 2023 3:50 PM

We're predicting the Avalanche beating the Hurricanes in the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals. Read more »

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2018-19 RealGM NHL Hockey Power Rankings

by Darryl Reina

Sep 24, 2018 11:57 AM

While Washington and Vegas went to the Stanley Cup last season, we're predicting Tampa Bay and San Jose for 2019. Read more »

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2017-18 RealGM NHL Hockey Power Rankings

by Darryl Reina

Oct 2, 2017 5:00 PM

Sidney Crosby and the Penguins hope to threepeat while Connor McDavid and the Oilers may represent their toughest challenge. Read more »

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NHL Power Rankings: (November 22nd Edition)

by Adam Silliphant

Casey Price and the Canadiens rank first ahead of Patrick Kane and the Blackhawks. Read more »
2016 Stanley Cup Final Preview (Sharks Vs. Penguins)

by Darryl Reina

It should be an entertaining and tight series but the Sharks' ability to be the better and more consistent checking team will decide the final outcome. Read more »
2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (Conference Finals Predictions)

by Darryl Reina

The Penguins, Lightning, Sharks and Blues are one series away from reaching the Stanley Cup Finals. Read more »
2015 NHL Offseason Power Rankings

by Darryl Reina

The NHL's more elite free agents have either moved on or re-signed with their home team, trades have been made and the draft has come and gone. Read more »
Recapping The 2015 NHL Trade Deadline

by Thomas Andreu

As the trade deadline passed, we got a sense of the teams that are trying to fill whatever depth holes that they had. There wasn't a ton of action on deadline day itself, but the weeks preceding it were filled with big trades that have major implications as we progress towards the playoffs. Read more »
NHL Power Rankings, Mid-January Edition

by Darryl Reina

The Predators, Blackhawks, Ducks, Lightning, Rangers and Islanders have all been banking wins of late to reach the top-tier of our NHL Power Rankings. Read more »
NHL Power Rankings, Mid-December Edition

by Darryl Reina

There are 11 NHL teams all within five points of each other at the top of the standings, but the Blackhawks, Ducks, Red Wings, Penguins and Blues headline our rankings. Read more »
The Top Ten 2014 Unrestricted Free Agents

by Sam Metrick

Paul Stastny, Thomas Vanek, Marian Gaborik and Jarome Iginla are some of the biggest names in free agency. Read more »
2014 NHL Power Rankings At Start Of Playoffs

by Darryl Reina

The Bruins appear to be the consensus pick by many to win the Stanley Cup, though the Rangers may be that one dark-horse team to win it all. Read more »
2014 NHL Power Rankings At The Olympic Break

by Darryl Reina

The Ducks, Blues, Blackhawks, Penguins and Avalanche move into our Top-Five NHL Teams at the Sochi Olympics break. Read more »
2013-14 NHL Power Rankings

by Darryl Reina

The Bruins, Blackhawks, Penguins, Kings and Rangers are in the top-five of our preseason NHL Power Rankings. Read more »
Redoing The 1999 NHL Entry Draft

by Nick Obergan

The 1999 draft was the one that GM Brian Burke has built his entire career around, acquiring both of the Sedins for the Canucks. Read more »
Greatest Roster Series: St. Louis Blues

by Nick Obergan

After enjoying some early playoff success, the Blues have only made it past the second round three times since 1970. Read more »
Grading The Deal: Blues Sign Backes To Five-Year Extension

by Nick Obergan

Locking up David Backes, such a key member on and off the ice, will only help them in their abilities to retain other key members of their ever-improving young core. Read more »
Is Tkachuk Hall-Bound?

by Nick Obergan

While Keith Tkachuk was never elite, he was always just a shade under it: a star player. Tkachuk put together a Hall of Fame career though: great goal scorer, great grit, great leadership, great longevity. Read more »
Look To The Future, Ode To The Past

by Nathan Rothwell

An endless number of goalies have come and gone since Roman Turek's days with the Blues, and Chris Mason isn't necessarily a lock to stick in St. Louis. Read more »
Should St. Louis Get Rid Of Tkachuk?

by Nathan Rothwell

Whether or not St. Louis is in the playoff hunt come the trade deadline, they should consider dealing long-time Blue Keith Tkachuk to a contender. Read more »