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The Wild Might Still Be Playing With One Hand Behind Their Back Next Year – Minnesota Wild

Bill Guerin won the Stanley Cup twice as a player. He won his first with the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and another with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.  I will focus on the 2009 championship because it’s more recent and relevant. Still, that 1995 team was fun. It was in a lockout year, so… Continue reading The Wild Might Still Be Playing With One Hand Behind Their Back Next Year – Minnesota Wild

Gopher Women's Hockey 2025 Frozen Four Media Day Behind The Scenes

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What’s Behind the Wild’s Improved Penalty Kill? – Minnesota Wild

Drink if you’ve heard this before: the Minnesota Wild have a penalty-killing problem.  It wasn’t always like this. Before the 2020s, the Wild were synonymous with good shorthanded play. It made sense, given their staunch defensive reputation, which has returned in the 2024-25 season. Strangely, the penalty kill has not followed suit.  It seems that… Continue reading What’s Behind the Wild’s Improved Penalty Kill? – Minnesota Wild

The Wild Have Prevailed With Two Hands Tied Behind Their Back – Minnesota Wild

Bill Guerin might have been a little too honest at the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.  “I rarely bring this up, but I’m going to bring it up today because it’s real and it’s important,” Guerin said. “I think our players and our coaches deserve a lot of credit because they’re fighting with one hand… Continue reading The Wild Have Prevailed With Two Hands Tied Behind Their Back – Minnesota Wild

Bears vs Vikings: Going behind enemy lines to preview Week 15 matchup

The Chicago Bears (4-9) will be back in prime time when they travel to Minnesota to face their NFC North rival Vikings (11-2) and hope to snap their seven-game losing streak. In the first game for interim head coach Thomas Brown, the Bears were embarrassed by the San Francisco 49ers on a plethora of levels.… Continue reading Bears vs Vikings: Going behind enemy lines to preview Week 15 matchup

Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild

Typically, goaltenders won’t speak candidly to the media. They don’t want their opposing players and coaches to know what they’re thinking, so they’re typically tight-lipped and polite in any interview setting.  Filip Gustavsson is not a typical goaltender.  John King of the Wild on 7th podcast recently called him “the un-goalie goalie.” The Athletic documented… Continue reading Filip Gustavsson Offers a Unique Perspective on Why Goalies Play Better Behind Good Defenses – Minnesota Wild

McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities

If Sam Darnold continues to excel, it could mean even a second redshirt year for J.J. McCarthy, depending on the rookie’s health. That could complicate the Vikings’ quarterback future. Darnold, just 27 years old, has led Minnesota to an unexpected 9-2 start entering Sunday’s game against the 6-5 Cardinals in Minneapolis. McCarthy, 21, the Vikings’… Continue reading McCarthy could get another redshirt year behind Darnold – Twin Cities