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What’s Next For the Wild With Brock Nelson Off the Board? – Minnesota Wild

When Bill Guerin told the media at his end-of-year presser that he would be looking for “centers” this offseason, we knew exactly what he meant. Minnesota native Brock Nelson was the guy the Wild had their eyes set on, and that wasn’t just the local media saying it. In January, John Buccigross called Minnesota’s desire… Continue reading What’s Next For the Wild With Brock Nelson Off the Board? – Minnesota Wild

Colorado Saved the Wild From Themselves By Signing Brock Nelson – Minnesota Wild

Front offices often see free agency as the quick and easy way to upgrade the team without giving up conventional assets like roster players, draft picks, or prospects. Cap flexibility and cold hard cash are the only assets a team gives up. In the case of some free agents, teams need a ton of cash… Continue reading Colorado Saved the Wild From Themselves By Signing Brock Nelson – Minnesota Wild

The Wild Must Think Bigger Than Brock Nelson – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have made it no secret that they were interested in pending free agent Brock Nelson. People have identified the Warroad native as someone the Wild would love to give a homecoming to for some time. On some level, you get it. Nelson’s a big, fast center who’s scored 25 goals or more… Continue reading The Wild Must Think Bigger Than Brock Nelson – Minnesota Wild

Brock Boeser Is the Perfect Wild Offseason Target – Minnesota Wild

All eyes in Minnesota are on the playoffs and the arrival of highly-touted prospect Zeev Buium. While getting mixed up in the end-of-season excitement is easy, the off-season will be upon us in short order.  The Minnesota Wild will finally have some cap room this offseason after the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter contracts expire.… Continue reading Brock Boeser Is the Perfect Wild Offseason Target – Minnesota Wild

Which Brock Faber Is Going To the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild

When Brock Faber inked the contract extension that will make him the Minnesota Wild’s highest-paid defenseman next year, general manager Bill Guerin made his expectations clear regarding what he wanted for the $8.5 million AAV. Brock Faber. “You’re getting this because of who you are as a player and a person,” the GM told his… Continue reading Which Brock Faber Is Going To the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild

Brock Faber’s Fatigue Is Becoming An Issue For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

  Brock Faber is one of the Minnesota Wild’s most consequential players. He leads the team in time on ice at 5-on-5 and the penalty kill, and is tops among Wild defensemen in power play ice time. They task him with shutting down the opposing team’s top players nightly. He does all that as a… Continue reading Brock Faber’s Fatigue Is Becoming An Issue For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

The Wild Must Get Cap-Savvy and Bring Brock Boeser Home – Minnesota Wild

Brock Boeser would look so sick in Forest Green, wouldn’t he?  Two years ago, I wrote a piece outlining why the Wild should bring the Burnsville native back to the State of Hockey. Ultimately, Minnesota traded for Gustav Nyquist and Marcus Johansson instead.  However, this year is different. This is the year when the pieces… Continue reading The Wild Must Get Cap-Savvy and Bring Brock Boeser Home – Minnesota Wild

How Would Brock Nelson Fit In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild

Brock Nelson trade rumors are getting louder as the March 7 trade deadline approaches. The New York Islanders center grew up in Warroad and has 17 goals and 19 assists in 56 games this season. He broke into the league in 2013-14 and has 292 goals and 275 assists in 896 career games. Nelson is… Continue reading How Would Brock Nelson Fit In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild

Brock Purdy Traded from 49ers to Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy

Marissa Myers/ TWSN The San Francisco 49ers arguably had one of the most disappointing seasons in 2024. Just a year after making the Super Bowl, finished 6-11 and were eliminated from playoff contention. Brock Purdy has had a good run, but it’s clear San Francisco has reached their ceiling with him under center. THE SAN… Continue reading Brock Purdy Traded from 49ers to Minnesota Vikings for JJ McCarthy