Author: Patrick Hoffman
Patrick covers the NHL for Inside The Rink. He has previously covered the league for The Ultimate Hockey Fan Cave, WTP Sports, Sportsnet.ca, Kukla’s Korner, Spector’s Hockey, NHL Network Radio blog, TheHockeyNews.com, The Fourth Period, Stan Fischler’s “The Fischler Report”, as well as a slew of others.
Panarin Has Been As Advertised for the Blueshirts
Sometimes a team goes out and spends a ton of money and years on an unrestricted free agent, and it doesn’t work out, which is a nightmare for both the player and the team. The New York Rangers know this feeling all too well. They signed guys like Theoren Fleury, Valerie Kamensky, Kirk McLean, and […]
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Buffalo Is Emerging From the Rebuild
When you are in a division with the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay Lightning, and last year’s Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers, it is hard to make a dent. With that said, there is no doubt that the Buffalo Sabres are doing everything they can to make a name for themselves in the Atlantic […]
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Stars Are Showing Why They Are Cup Contenders
When talking about the top teams in the NHL this season, many will point out the likes of the Boston Bruins, Vegas Golden Knights, Carolina Hurricanes, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. The teams mentioned above are all worth discussing when it comes to the best teams in the league this year. They are currently (Sunday, January […]
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The Sad State of the Blue Jackets
There was a lot to look forward to when it came to the Columbus Blue Jackets heading into this season. They shocked the hockey world by signing unrestricted free agent Johnny Gaudreau to a seven-year, $68.25 million contract on the first day of free agency. Adding him to a roster that already had the likes […]
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Capitals Climbing Up The Metropolitan Division Ladder
Going into this season, there was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the Washington Capitals. For starters, the team already had several players that would be out with injuries for a while. Two of the team’s best players, Nicklas Backstrom and Tim Wilson, were going to miss a lot of time, which means that many wondered […]
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Jets Flying High Heading Into New Year
The offseason was quite eventful for the Winnipeg Jets. For starters, they hired new head coach Rick Bowness. Prior to joining the Jets, he was the head coach of the Dallas Stars as he guided them to within one victory of ousting the Calgary Flames in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. About […]
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The Fall of Ducks Netminder John Gibson
When Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson first came into the league, there was a lot to be impressed with. Gibson, 29, would post great numbers, make the big save when his team needed one, not allow soft goals, and would be a contributing factor as to why the Ducks would win hockey games. It was […]
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What Are the Montreal Canadiens?
Going into the season, many hockey pundits and fans alike thought that the Montreal Canadiens were going to be a bad team. Can you blame them? The team does not have a lot of depth, does not have Carey Price backstopping them, and plays in the unbelievably high-octane Atlantic Division. Believe it or not, the […]
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The Hurricanes Are Surging
When it comes to looking at some of the most consistent teams in the NHL over the last several seasons, there is one team that always comes to my mind despite the fact that they have not won the Stanley Cup in these years, and that is the Carolina Hurricanes. Year in and year out, […]
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What is Wrong with the Florida Panthers?
Last season, the Florida Panthers were the best team in the NHL. They clicked on all cylinders in the regular season. They were the most consistent team during that time in winning the Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference regular season, and the Presidents’ Trophy. Unfortunately, their success during the regular season did not translate into success […]
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