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
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The Wild and Hockey World Are Overthinking It With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild
The Marco Rossi Discourse has officially detached itself from reality. We just saw the Florida Panthers build a dynasty on a foundation rehabilitating former top-10 picks that were unhappy, coming off a down year, or both. Sam Reinhart (No. 2 overall in 2014), Seth Jones (No. 4 in 2013), Sam Bennett (No. 4 in 2014),… Continue reading The Wild and Hockey World Are Overthinking It With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild
Learfield and North Dakota State Agree to Long-Term Partnership Renewal
Story Links After seeing its powerhouse football program claim a 10th national championship in 14 years, the North Dakota State University athletic department has reached a long-term renewal with Learfield for the locally based Bison Sports Properties team to continue as the exclusive multimedia and sponsorship rights holder of the Bison. … Continue reading Learfield and North Dakota State Agree to Long-Term Partnership Renewal
Justin Jefferson keeps breaking logic, and a recent list proves it again
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson wasted little time announcing himself as a star during his rookie season in 2020, and since then he has asserted himself as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. Jefferson has the most receiving yards in NFL history before his 26th birthday (7,432), which he just recently… Continue reading Justin Jefferson keeps breaking logic, and a recent list proves it again
Employment and Volunteer Opportunities Available for 2025 USMC Junior Nationals
Story Links FARGO, N.D. – The largest wrestling championship in the United States is once again coming to Fargo with the annual USMC Junior Nationals set for July 10-19, 2025. NDSU Athletics, in conjunction with USA Wrestling, is looking to hire workers, including paid and volunteer positions, for the event. Positions… Continue reading Employment and Volunteer Opportunities Available for 2025 USMC Junior Nationals
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 53 Man Predictions
As we slog through the summer break, we will have to entertain ourselves with predictions, or worse, mock drafts. What is your 53 man prediction? Minnesota Vikings post-minicamp 53-man roster projection Quarterbacks (3) Running backs and fullback (4) Wide receivers (6) Tight ends (3) Offensive linemen (9) Defensive linemen (6) Outside linebackers (5) Linebackers (4)… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: 53 Man Predictions
Are Bill Guerin and Judd Brackett On the Same Page? – Minnesota Wild
For five years, the Minnesota Wild have trusted their director of amateur scouting, Judd Brackett, to stockpile young talent. However, anyone who follows the team closely has to wonder if general manager Bill Guerin believes in any of Brackett’s picks. The Wild will flip prospects who Brackett and his team have spent years scouting like… Continue reading Are Bill Guerin and Judd Brackett On the Same Page? – Minnesota Wild
Darius Garland and Jaire Alexander could help Minnesota teams. But are they worth it?
This dawned on me as necessary Monday when pondering the news that Garland underwent offseason toe surgery that will keep him out 4-5 months and likely will mean he misses games at the start of the 2025-26 season. All we know at this point is that Garland was the subject of trade rumors last offseason… Continue reading Darius Garland and Jaire Alexander could help Minnesota teams. But are they worth it?
NDSU Wrestling Sends Four to U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials
Story Links GENEVA, Ohio – North Dakota State wrestling will have four student-athletes competing at the U23 Nationals & U20 World Team Trials this weekend at the Spire Academy in men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. Ezekiel Witt, Kody Tanimoto and Shilo Jones will compete in the U20 Greco-Roman and… Continue reading NDSU Wrestling Sends Four to U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials
Miguel Vargas, the Minnesota Vikings, and a young hitter coming out of his shell
It’s been just over a month since Miguel Vargas altered his hand setup and became the most dangerous hitter in the White Sox lineup. With all due respect to the prestige of the American League Player of the Week award, hitting .316/.382/.607 for a 31-game stretch on a last place team has probably not been… Continue reading Miguel Vargas, the Minnesota Vikings, and a young hitter coming out of his shell