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”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
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”
RETURN OF THE POLAR BEAR
BY MIKE RIFKIN For a generation of Met fans December 11th 2025 is a day that they’ll never forget. It’s the day that the team’s homerun leader and a player that they felt would be the next Met for life Pete Alonso signed a five year 155 million dollar contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso,Continue reading “RETURN OF THE POLAR BEAR”
A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE
BY MIKE RIFKIN For the first time in three months Jonah Tong pitched for the Mets on Monday, and he pitched really well. The stat line won’t show it : five innings, four hits, four runs, one walk and seven strikeouts. But the four runs all came in one inning against Tong. These last fewContinue reading “A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE”
Showing Their True Colors
BY Mike Rifkin Earlier this week the Browns announced that Deshaun Watson would be the team’s starting Quarterback over Shedeur Sanders. The news should be surprising to some based on the fact Watson took a shot at the fans after the second preseason game. Watson claimed fans just booed him based on his off theContinue reading “Showing Their True Colors”