BY MIKE RIFKIN One of the biggest questions in hockey has finally been answered. The Winnipeg Jets have traded goaltender Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forwards Dawson Mercer, Nick Bjugstad, Alexander Command (12th overall pick in 2026), Goalie Nico Daws, 2027 seventh round pick and a 2029 second round pick.Continue reading “DEVILS GET A HELL-E OF A DEAL”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
GREED
BY MIKE RIFKIN It’s been announced that starting in 2027 the College Football Playoffs will expand to 24 teams. You cannot sit there and tell college football fans everywhere there’s going to be 24 worthy teams of going to the playoffs. It’s okay though the deal is valued at 300 million dollars. So here’s myContinue reading “GREED”
PITCHING IDEAS
BY MIKE RIFKIN The 2026 Mets were a disaster. One of the areas that gave fans optimism was the starting rotation. Nolan McLean, Christian Scott and Zac Thornton are young starters, who give you hope. Sean Manaea had a tale of two halves, but still finished with a ERA of 4.78. Kodai Senga looked betterContinue reading “PITCHING IDEAS”
TIMES HAVE CHANGED
BY MIKE RIFKIN In the late 90s and into the 2000s the Detroit Red Wings were the envy of every fan base, because of how consistent they were. It wasn’t just making the playoffs, it was the fact that every year they were a threat to win the Stanley Cup. The Red Wings made theContinue reading “TIMES HAVE CHANGED”
TIME FOR CHANGES
BY MIKE RIFKIN No matter what or how you feel there’s no denying the Houston Astros have been one of the most successful franchises in all of sports. They won two World Series in the last eight seasons and went to four. But now it feels like the glory days are behind in Houston. TheContinue reading “TIME FOR CHANGES”
2026-27 METROPOLITAN DIVISION PREVIEW
BY MIKE RIFKIN Puck drop is officially upon us for the 2026-27 NHL season. Most teams have the expectation to win the Stanley Cup, but there can only be one winner. In this article I will talk about how the division played out last season, and with key moves how I expect it to playContinue reading “2026-27 METROPOLITAN DIVISION PREVIEW”
2026-27 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW
BY MIKE RIFKIN Puck drop is officially upon us for the 2026-27 NHL season. Most teams have the expectation to win the Stanley Cup, but there can only be one winner. In this article I will talk about how the division played out last season, and with key moves how I expect it to playContinue reading “2026-27 ATLANTIC DIVISION PREVIEW”
2026-27 CENTRAL DIVISION PREVIEW
BY MIKE RIFKIN Puck drop is officially upon us for the 2026-27 NHL season. Most teams have the expectation to win the Stanley Cup, but there can only be one winner. In this article I will talk about how the division played out last season, and with key moves how I expect it to playContinue reading ” 2026-27 CENTRAL DIVISION PREVIEW”
2026-27 PACIFIC DIVISION PREVIEW
BY MIKE RIFKIN Puck drop is officially upon us for the 2026-27 NHL season. Most teams have the expectation to win the Stanley Cup, but there can only be one winner. In this article I will talk about how the division played out last season, and with key moves how I expect it to playContinue reading “2026-27 PACIFIC DIVISION PREVIEW “
LETTING THEIR VOICES BE HEARD
BY MIKE RIFKIN For the last three days it’s been weird to be a Mets fan. For the last three days it feels there has been an uncivil discourse between fans and players alike, whether that’s through social media or through the traditional media. The last three days have been an eternity, and it hasContinue reading “LETTING THEIR VOICES BE HEARD”
