Author Archives: Michael Rifkin

TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 6/21/2024

By Jeff Knapp Not wrestling related but I want to say RIP to the Say Hey Kid Willie Mays, arguably the greatest baseball player of all time. The biggest story in my opinion this week was the debut of The Wyatt Sicks. This was the most amazing thing I’ve seen in a LONG time. NotContinue reading “TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 6/21/2024”

Like Father, Like Son: Tij Iginla Draft Profile

BY NATE MOSER It feels like only yesterday that Calgary Flames legendary winger Jarome Iginla was playing in the NHL. He accomplished so much while with the Flames; while also suiting up for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, and Los Angeles Kings as well. During his 1,554 games in the league, he accruedContinue reading “Like Father, Like Son: Tij Iginla Draft Profile”

Who Needs Experience

By Mike Rifkin On Thursday the Los Angeles Lakers coaching search ended with the hiring of JJ Redick. Redick played 15 seasons in the NBA for the Magic, Bucks, Clippers, 76ers, Pelicans, and Mavericks. Redick worked as an NBA analyst for ESPN the past couple of seasons.  Why would a franchise like the Lakers whoContinue reading “Who Needs Experience”

The Don Of Columbus (Blue Jackets Statement Address)

By Mike Rifkin  On May 28th the Columbus Blue Jackets hired Don Waddell to be their President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. Waddell takes over a Blue Jackets team that finished  with a 27-43-12 record, the fourth worst record in the league. Waddell takes over for Jarmo Kekalainen. Kekalinen, had been the GM sinceContinue reading “The Don Of Columbus (Blue Jackets Statement Address)”

Devils Attack The Goalie Mark-et

By Nathan Moser New Jersey Devils President and General Manager Tom Fitzgerald has brought in another goalie to try and improve results between the pipes. It has been almost like a game of musical chairs for the team, as they acquired multiple netminders in the middle of the 2023-24 season and have had a fewContinue reading “Devils Attack The Goalie Mark-et”

TWIW – This Week In Wrestling 6/14/2024

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”

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”