34 years after his Austrian countryman staved it off, Judgement Day has finally arrived for Marco Rossi. After completing two 82-game campaigns in a row, piling up 45 goals and 100 points in the process, Rossi has won much of the State of Hockey over with his play. For good reason: He’s as responsible as… Continue reading Marco Rossi Can Prove the Doubters Wrong… But Does It Matter? – Minnesota Wild
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Zeev Buium Is A Flawed But NHL-Ready Player – Minnesota Wild
Let’s immediately get something out of the way: Zeev Buium is an NHL-caliber defenseman right now, at this moment. And after a remarkable run as an amateur that included a gold medal at the World Under-18 championships, back-to-back golds at the World Junior Championships, an NCAA championship in a season he began as a 17-year-old… Continue reading Zeev Buium Is A Flawed But NHL-Ready Player – Minnesota Wild
No Timeline For Kirill Kaprizov Injury, But There Is Good News – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild The Minnesota Wild won a game last night as they shutout the Seattle Kraken by a score of 4-0. On the way to that win Marco Rossi unfortunately blocked a shot with the inside of his knee and did not return. Add his name to the long list of currently injured Wild players.… Continue reading No Timeline For Kirill Kaprizov Injury, But There Is Good News – Wilderness Walk
Wild Lose, But Keep Distance In Standings – Wilderness Walk
3 hours ago, RedLake said: Merril cost us 2 points. The Wild have the answer in Jiricek. Yep..and he has been screening our goalie lately. Not paying attention to clearing people out of the crease. He has been the cause of several goals against us the last few games. I don’t usually mind Merrill as… Continue reading Wild Lose, But Keep Distance In Standings – Wilderness Walk
Minnesota Vikings pursue new Sam Darnold deal, but financially they are far away from each other
Until Tuesday of this week, the Minnesota Vikings had the opportunity to place their franchise tag on Sam Darnold, but they have chosen not to. Had it happened, it would have automatically given the 27-year-old a one-year deal, but this is not the case. Such a deal would have cost $40.42million for the NFL side,… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings pursue new Sam Darnold deal, but financially they are far away from each other
Vikings unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to sign him
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold is unlikely to be franchise tagged ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET deadline, league sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Minnesota still is interested in working to re-sign Darnold, but it is likely to be without any tag, the sources said. Darnold, 27, blossomed in the Minnesota Vikings’ scheme last season,… Continue reading Vikings unlikely to tag Darnold, but still hope to sign him
The Vikings Biggest Need Is In The Trenches (But Not Where You Think)
The Minnesota Vikings head into the offseason with a playoff loss fresh in their minds. The Los Angeles Rams hounded Sam Darnold, sacking him nine times and pressuring him on 54% of his dropbacks. With Jared Verse leaping through the air like a professional wrestler in the ‘80s, Minnesota’s 14-3 season evaporated faster than you… Continue reading The Vikings Biggest Need Is In The Trenches (But Not Where You Think)
Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
“Mahomes is very, very good when you rush five or six – at reading it, seeing the blitz – and then making big plays off of it,” Fangio told reporters after the game. “So the plan was not to do it much.” Fangio is a great coach. And, yes, coaching is important. But without Philly’s… Continue reading Why Vic Fangio’s scheme worked for the Eagles, but not the Vikings
Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the NBA, which continues to offer intrigue leading up to the trade deadline. The Timberwolves got a much-needed win Wednesday over the Bulls, but bigger things swirl around them. The Lakers, Warriors and Spurs all made blockbuster trades that could impact this year’s playoff race. And the arbitration to… Continue reading Wolves win, but NBA rivals take big swings; Vikings offense in flux
Rams have plenty of stars, but grinders have delivered big time
Rams cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon was unemployed when the NFL season began. Cornerback Cobie Durant weathered injury and declining playing time after midseason. Defensive lineman Neville Gallimore was inactive for three games, Desjuan Johnson six. Tight end Davis Allen was targeted only 13 times. All five players made big plays in the Rams’ NFC wild-card victory… Continue reading Rams have plenty of stars, but grinders have delivered big time