Steve Spagnuolo’s defense is so good that it inspires violence. Spags dialed up a corner blitz on a fourth-and-five after the two-minute warning in the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship win over the Buffalo Bills. You know the play. Josh Allen threw deep to Dalton Kincaid with pressure in his face. Kincaid can’t come up… Continue reading Can Flores Become Minnesota’s Spags?
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Grant Udinski to leave Vikings to become offensive coordinator for Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars have agreed to terms with Vikings assistant coach Grant Udinski to be their offensive coordinator, the team announced late Wednesday night. Udinski spent three seasons with the Vikings, starting as an assistant to the head coach/special projects in 2022 before being promoted to assistant quarterbacks coach in 2023 and working alongside Josh… Continue reading Grant Udinski to leave Vikings to become offensive coordinator for Jaguars
The Wild Should Become Russia In Kaprizov’s Absence – Minnesota Wild
Bill Guerin thought it was good that the Minnesota Wild had no other Russian players when they signed Kirill Kaprizov in July 2020. “It’s actually better for him that he doesn’t have another [Russian] guy on the team, who’s there just because he’s Russian,” Guerin posited. “It’s forced him to get involved on his own.… Continue reading The Wild Should Become Russia In Kaprizov’s Absence – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Have Become the People’s Team – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have never lacked fan support. For 41 games a year, over 18,000 pack the Xcel Energy Center to form one of the most passionate settings in the NHL. Players want to play here. Opponents know it’s a tough night coming to St. Paul. As far as loyalty goes, the Wild belong at… Continue reading The Wild Have Become the People’s Team – Minnesota Wild
Could Rossi Become A Fixture On the First Power Play Unit? – Minnesota Wild
As the Minnesota Wild’s surprise season has hit a minor speed bump lately, a few preseason narratives have begun to emerge. Their penalty kill continues to be an issue through large stretches. The aging roster has found themselves marching to the infirmary again, even if they are the result of a few fluke plays. But… Continue reading Could Rossi Become A Fixture On the First Power Play Unit? – Minnesota Wild
Is Marco Rossi Destined To Become the Next Matt Dumba? – Minnesota Wild
For the second straight offseason, Marco Rossi responded to the trade rumors swirling around him by making himself indispensable. In 2023, he trained hard to gain the speed and strength to propel him to his 20-goal, 40-point rookie season. After still having his name in the rumor mill this summer, Rossi came back to start… Continue reading Is Marco Rossi Destined To Become the Next Matt Dumba? – Minnesota Wild