By Mike Rifkin On May 28th the Columbus Blue Jackets hired Don Waddell to be their President of Hockey Operations and General Manager. Waddell takes over a Blue Jackets team that finished with a 27-43-12 record, the fourth worst record in the league. Waddell takes over for Jarmo Kekalainen. Kekalinen, had been the GM sinceContinue reading “The Don Of Columbus (Blue Jackets Statement Address)”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
Good News, Bad News
By Mike Rifkin The good news for the Edmonton Oilers was they showed a pulse in the third period of game three of the Stanley Cup Final by scoring two goals, the bad news is they still lost 4-3 to the Panthers to trail the series 3-0. The Oilers three goals in game three wasContinue reading “Good News, Bad News”
HE RUNS THE SHOW
BY MIKE RIFKIN Yes it is June and football season is still a few months away, but Mandatory mini camps have begun this week. This is where the team meets for the last time before training camp and begins their grind to win a Super Bowl. Usually most players attend mini camp, now we haveContinue reading “HE RUNS THE SHOW”
Loyalty
By Mike Rifkin On Monday it was announced that UCONN coach Dan Hurley turned down an offer to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers reportedly offered Hurley a six year contract worth 70 million dollars. Had he taken the offer Hurley would’ve been one of the highest paid NBA coaches. Continue reading “Loyalty”
Winging It
By Mike Rifkin When the Rangers were eliminated by the Florida Panthers, one thing became crystal clear, they needed a top line right winger to play with Mika Zibanejad and Chris Kreider. At his end of season press conference GM Chris Drury discussed looking at internal and external options to play the right side, soContinue reading “Winging It”
WHAT COMES NEXT: DALLAS STARS STATEMENT ADDRESS
BY MIKE RIFKIN The Dallas Stars were the best team in Western Conference and have a very bright future ahead of them. The Stars were ousted by the Oilers in the Western Conference Final in their second straight trip there. For Dallas having the top seed in the West was not a gift at allContinue reading “WHAT COMES NEXT: DALLAS STARS STATEMENT ADDRESS”
Long Term vs Short Term
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”
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”
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