By Mike Rifkin To describe the New York Mets first half of the season it’s been a roller coaster ride. Since he took over the franchise Steve Cohen has discussed making the Mets into an east coast version of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Last year’s trade deadline Steve Cohen used his big wallet to eatContinue reading “Long Term vs Short Term”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
What Comes Next : New York Rangers (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)
By : Mike Rifkin The New York Rangers set a franchise record with 55 wins and 114 points and won the franchises first Presidents’ Trophy since 2014-15. The Rangers swept the Washington Capitals in the first round, dispatched of the Carolina Hurricanes in six games, before losing to the Florida Panthers in six games inContinue reading “What Comes Next : New York Rangers (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)”
ALL ABOUT THE JEFFERSONS
BY MIKE RIFKIN On Monday one of the biggest NFL offseason questions was answered. The Vikings and ALL -Pro Receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a four year 140 million dollar contract with 110 million dollars in guaranteed money. With this deal Jefferson becomes the highest paid receiver in the NFL, but also the highest paidContinue reading “ALL ABOUT THE JEFFERSONS”
NO SHOW
BY MIKE RIFKIN For the second time in three seasons the New York Rangers were eliminated by a team from Florida in the Eastern Conference Final. The Rangers lost game six 2-1 at the hands of the Florida Panthers, ending their season. The Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and set a franchise record with 114Continue reading “NO SHOW”
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”
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)”
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”
WHAT COMES NEXT : CAROLINA HURRICANES (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)
BY MIKE RIFKIN For the second time in three seasons the New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After years of being so close this feels so different for the Hurricanes, because of the going all in at the trade deadline. So, the question is howContinue reading “WHAT COMES NEXT : CAROLINA HURRICANES (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)”
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