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Can Matt Boldy Buck the NHL Aging Curve and Become A Superstar? – Minnesota Wild

Although the Minnesota Wild may still be reeling from their first-round exit, the team has a promising future ahead. Recently, Scott Wheeler put five of Minnesota’s prospects on his top 100 list. The accolades for the Wild’s young core didn’t end there. NHL.com named Matt Boldy as a top-10 NHL forward under the age of… Continue reading Can Matt Boldy Buck the NHL Aging Curve and Become A Superstar? – Minnesota Wild

Turning Back the Clock on Dallas Turner and His Potential with the Vikings

Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Dallas Turner, per some opinions, could have been the first defender off the board. Instead, Mr. Turner went at No. 17 after the Minnesota Vikings made a… Continue reading Turning Back the Clock on Dallas Turner and His Potential with the Vikings

Vikings pulled a page from the Eagles’ playbook this year (and it’s genius)

Many times this offseason, the topic has been the amount of money the Minnesota Vikings spent on free agency, but all that work will soon prove to be the right decision for the franchise to reach postseason excellence. Pro Football Focus writer Dalton Wasserman recently reviewed each NFC team and identified their best offseason decisions.… Continue reading Vikings pulled a page from the Eagles’ playbook this year (and it’s genius)

Trading Marco Rossi Is Acting Like the Flames and Sabres, Not the Panthers – Minnesota Wild

There’s an alternate universe where people called South Florida’s hockey team the “Block Busters.”  The Florida Panthers’ founding owner, Wayne Huizenga, wanted to name them after his video rental chain. However, aside from their early success, the Panthers mostly languished at the bottom of the league. For years, it felt like Huizenga should have named… Continue reading Trading Marco Rossi Is Acting Like the Flames and Sabres, Not the Panthers – Minnesota Wild

Tyler Batty defies age and adversity to chase Vikings roster spot with relentless drive

Undrafted and Unyielding: Tyler Batty’s Quest for a Vikings Roster Spot As the Minnesota Vikings gear up for training camp, the spotlight often shines on the well-known stars of the team. However, hidden among them are the undrafted rookies, striving to carve their place in the NFL. One such player is Tyler Batty, a 26-year-old… Continue reading Tyler Batty defies age and adversity to chase Vikings roster spot with relentless drive

will age and grit earn him a roster spot?

Unveiling Tyler Batty: The Undrafted Rookie Fighting for a Spot on the Vikings As the Minnesota Vikings gear up for training camp, attention turns to the undrafted rookies vying for a place on the roster. Among these hopefuls is Tyler Batty, a linebacker from BYU whose journey to this point is as compelling as it… Continue reading will age and grit earn him a roster spot?

Guerin Ignored the Noise and Had A Smart Offseason – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild promised fans that July 1, 2025, would be “like Christmas.” It would be a holiday where the Wild would go out and spend all the money they have, because the league will have largely minimized the cap penalties for buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. With the cap going up and… Continue reading Guerin Ignored the Noise and Had A Smart Offseason – Minnesota Wild

An Optimist, A Pessimist and A Rationalist Discuss the Wild’s Upcoming Draft and Free Agency – Minnesota Wild

In today’s National Hockey League, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that there isn’t really an offseason anymore; there are just periods of time when games are being played, and periods of time when they’re not. With longer seasons immediately followed by ever-present trade rumors, contract negotiations, speculation about offer sheets, buyouts, coaching changes, the draft, free… Continue reading An Optimist, A Pessimist and A Rationalist Discuss the Wild’s Upcoming Draft and Free Agency – Minnesota Wild