By Jeff Knapp Before anything, I’d love to give a special acknowledgement to NXT’s Kelani Jordan on becoming the 1st NXT Women’s North American Champion at NXT Battleground. Speaking of Battleground, congratulations to Trick Williams, Roxanne Perez and Oba Femi on retaining their respective championships. News coming out of the WWE is that Ricochet hasContinue reading “TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 6/14/2024”
Author Archives: Michael Rifkin
Good News, Bad News
By Mike Rifkin The good news for the Edmonton Oilers was they showed a pulse in the third period of game three of the Stanley Cup Final by scoring two goals, the bad news is they still lost 4-3 to the Panthers to trail the series 3-0. The Oilers three goals in game three wasContinue reading “Good News, Bad News”
Blues Announce Management Plans for Future
By Nathan Moser The St. Louis Blues’ future at general manager has officially been mapped out for the organization and the fanbase. The team announced that current GM Doug Armstrong, who has been in his role since the 2010-11 NHL season, signed a two-year contract extension and will leave the role in 2026. In addition,Continue reading “Blues Announce Management Plans for Future”
HE RUNS THE SHOW
BY MIKE RIFKIN Yes it is June and football season is still a few months away, but Mandatory mini camps have begun this week. This is where the team meets for the last time before training camp and begins their grind to win a Super Bowl. Usually most players attend mini camp, now we haveContinue reading “HE RUNS THE SHOW”
Bobrovsky Continues Proving Doubters Wrong in 2024 Stanley Cup Final
By Nathan Moser The first two games of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final are in the books. If the hockey world voted on who they believed should be the current leader in the Conn Smythe Trophy voting, Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky would be winning that vote. He has been absolutely dominant in net andContinue reading “Bobrovsky Continues Proving Doubters Wrong in 2024 Stanley Cup Final”
Loyalty
By Mike Rifkin On Monday it was announced that UCONN coach Dan Hurley turned down an offer to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers reportedly offered Hurley a six year contract worth 70 million dollars. Had he taken the offer Hurley would’ve been one of the highest paid NBA coaches. Continue reading “Loyalty”
Winging It
By Mike Rifkin When the Rangers were eliminated by the Florida Panthers, one thing became crystal clear, they needed a top line right winger to play with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. At his end of season press conference GM Chris Drury discussed looking at internal and external options to play the right side, soContinue reading “Winging It”
WHAT COMES NEXT: DALLAS STARS STATEMENT ADDRESS
BY MIKE RIFKIN The Dallas Stars were the best team in Western Conference and have a very bright future ahead of them. The Stars were ousted by the Oilers in the Western Conference Final in their second straight trip there. For Dallas having the top seed in the West was not a gift at allContinue reading “WHAT COMES NEXT: DALLAS STARS STATEMENT ADDRESS”
2024 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers
By Nate Moser The 2024 Stanley Cup Final matchup is set, and Game 1 is almost here. It is a clash between the Florida Panthers, who are making their second straight Cup Final appearance after losing last postseason to the Vegas Golden Knights. It is the third Cup Final appearance overall for the franchise andContinue reading “2024 Stanley Cup Final Preview: Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers”
The Pressure Is On, Sabres Need to Break Playoff Drought Under Ruff, Adams
BY Nate Moser April 26, 2011, was the last time the Buffalo Sabres played in an NHL postseason game. It was a Game 7 against the Philadelphia Flyers, and the final score was 5-2 Flyers. The only two goals that the Sabres mustered for that series-deciding clash were from defenseman Tyler Myers and veteran forwardContinue reading “The Pressure Is On, Sabres Need to Break Playoff Drought Under Ruff, Adams”
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