Michael Rifkin

Houston We Have A New AFC Threat

By Nathan Moser For the last few years, the top of the AFC remains intact. The Kansas City Chiefs are of course at the top of the list, with superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, tight end Travis Kelce, and the rest of the team winning three Super Bowls in recent seasons. Then, there are the BuffaloContinue reading “Houston We Have A New AFC Threat”

2024 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Macklin Celebrini – Future San Jose Shark

BY NATE MOSER The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is almost here and for San Jose Sharks fans, so is potential number one overall pick Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini has been the prize at the top of this NHL Draft since before the 2023-24 NHL season even began. When the Sharks had specifically horrendous losses, many hockeyContinue reading “2024 NHL Entry Draft Profile: Macklin Celebrini – Future San Jose Shark”

Meet The Mess

By Mike Rifkin The New York Mets might have hit rock bottom on Wednesday, but that’s saying a lot for a team that has struggled since the beginning of the month. The Mets lost to the Dodgers 10-3 and were swept in the three game series by Los Angeles. That makes the Mets 7-19 inContinue reading “Meet The Mess”

Dan Bylsma Named Next Seattle Kraken Head Coach

BY NATE MOSER The Seattle Kraken have their next bench boss. The team announced that they are promoting Dan Bylsma to be the second head coach in franchise history. He replaces Dave Hakstol, who had been with the team since their inception and helped take them to the 2023 playoffs and even win a seriesContinue reading “Dan Bylsma Named Next Seattle Kraken Head Coach”

STARS NEED TO SHINE

BY MIKE RIFKIN The Eastern Conference Final comes down to a best of three, as the Panthers have tied the series 2-2 with a 3-2 overtime win in game four. There have been a few constants throughout this series for the Rangers and one of them has to buck the trend. Igor Shesterkin has beenContinue reading “STARS NEED TO SHINE”

What Comes Next : Colorado Avalanches (Rifkin Statement Address)

By Mike Rifkin The Colorado Avalanche are a very good hockey team, and that’s stating the obvious. President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic and General Manager Chris Macfarland have done an outstanding job putting together an excellent nucleus led by Nathan Mackinnon (who should win the Hart Trophy). The Avs steamrolled the Winnipeg Jets inContinue reading “What Comes Next : Colorado Avalanches (Rifkin Statement Address)”

Waddell Brings Valuable Experience to Next Hockey Job

By Nate Moser The Carolina Hurricanes announced that President and General Manager Don Waddell resigned from his position with the team. The search is on from the organization to find the right replacement, but for now, Eric Tulsky has been named the interim general manager. As for Waddell, there is already talk that he mayContinue reading “Waddell Brings Valuable Experience to Next Hockey Job”

2024 Western Conference Final Preview: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers

BY NATE MOSER After a close series between Edmonton and the Vancouver Canucks in Game Seven, the Oilers move on to the Western Conference Final to take on the Dallas Stars. They meet a Dallas team who eliminated the Colorado Avalanche in six games. Immediate reactions upon this matchup is it could go either way.Continue reading “2024 Western Conference Final Preview: Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers”

What Comes Next : Boston Bruins (Rifkin Statement Address)

By Mike Rifkin The Boston Bruins have been a model of consistency over the last 15 years, only missing the playoffs twice since the 2007-08 season, and winning the Stanley Cup in 2011. People have been wondering when the Bruins’ would fall off and it has yet to happen. During the 2022-23 season the BostonContinue reading “What Comes Next : Boston Bruins (Rifkin Statement Address)”

The Difference Maker

By Mike Rifkin The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers are getting ready to play in the Eastern Conference Finals, with a chance to go play for the Stanley Cup. For both teams this is the second time in three seasons that both are playing for a chance to go to the Cup Final. Now,Continue reading “The Difference Maker”