Michael Rifkin

SNUBBED

BY MIKE RIFKIN On Friday the NHL announced the three finalists for the Jack Adams Trophy for coach of the year. The three finalists for the award are Rick Tocchet of the Canucks, Andrew Brunette of the Predators, and Rick Bowness of the Jets. Tocchet and Brunette are very deserving of their nominations, but BownessContinue reading “SNUBBED “

BRADY DISSES FANS

BY MARK HALPERN Tom Brady is used to being in the news for usually the right reasons. However, the 7-time Super Bowl champion is being accused of sloppy penmanship and ruining memorabilia. People shelled out $3,600.00 to go to a conference and have the pleasure to have their treasures signed. Fans brought various items fromContinue reading “BRADY DISSES FANS”

FEED ZEKE AGAIN

BY MARK HALPERN Free agency began with some of the finest Running Backs in as many years. Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, D’Andre Swift, Austin Ekeler and Josh Jacobs were among the headliners. The moment they could be signed and one by one they fell off the board but none of them for the Cowboys. JerryContinue reading “FEED ZEKE AGAIN”

END OF AN ERA?

BY Mike Rifkin Monday night the Florida Panthers eliminated their in-state rivals the Tampa Bay Lighting from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 6-1 win in game 5. But that’s just one of the major storylines coming out of this game, the other happens on the other side of town. Lightning captain Steven Stamkos isContinue reading “END OF AN ERA? “

FIVE REASONS WHY : THE RANGERS SWEEP THE CAPS

BY MIKE RIFKIN The New York Rangers won the President’s Trophy as the best team in the NHL over the regular season, sometimes that doesn’t translate into playoff success look at the Bruins from last season. But the Rangers took care of business against a Washington Capitals team that they shouldn’t have overlooked. Here areContinue reading “FIVE REASONS WHY : THE RANGERS SWEEP THE CAPS”

VIENTOS

BY MARK HALPERN Being a young player and being called up to the Majors and then to go back down to AAA can be hard on a young player’s mind. Mark Vientos has been one of the Mets top prospects over the last few years and has progressed well with his bat but not soContinue reading “VIENTOS”

TWIW – This Week in Wrestling 4/26/2024

BY JEFF KNAPP Before anything, I’d love to say how happy I am to hear the wonderful new baby news coming from Ruby Soho and Angelo Parker. Congrats to the future mom and dad. After that good news came out, it was also revealed that Sara Rowe (Valhalla) and Erik are expecting their second child.Continue reading “TWIW – This Week in Wrestling 4/26/2024”

Directionless

By Mike Rifkin The MLB season is in full swing, and while most fan bases have a belief that their respective team can reach the postseason, that’s not the case for one team. The White Sox have started the season 3-18 and things are not looking great on the South Side. The White Sox areContinue reading “Directionless “

TWIW – This Week in Wrestling 4/19/2024

BY JEFF KNAPP Tama Tonga made his debut this past Friday on Smackdown and aligned with Solo Sikoa and took out Jimmy Uso. Ex-WWE owner has put up all his remaining shares of TKO, so they will be available for purchase. Good chance the money from the sales will go to legal fees. Big E.Continue reading “TWIW – This Week in Wrestling 4/19/2024”

NHL Playoff Players Under Pressure

By Mike Rifkin With the NHL regular season coming to an end and all the playoff teams being set. Here is a look at players under the spotlight this postseason. 3) Stuart Skinner – Oilers – What was said about Georgiev can also be said for Skinner. The Oilers and Avalanche both have generational playersContinue reading “NHL Playoff Players Under Pressure “