Minnesota Wild fans are waiting to see what Bill Guerin will do with Marco Rossi, but the Wild GM is focusing on the smaller pieces instead. Guerin recently signed old friend Nico Sturm to a 2-year, $4M contract to fill out their bottom 6 forward lineup. While Minnesota must sign players who drive winning, even… Continue reading Nico Sturm Is A Small But Meaningful Upgrade Over Freddy Gaudreau – Minnesota Wild
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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?
KOC all but confirms ‘bigger, stronger’ J.J. McCarthy as Vikings’ QB1
Even though it’s rather obvious that J.J. McCarthy is heading into this season as the Vikings’ starting quarterback, Kevin O’Connell has avoided directly saying as much in recent media appearances. That didn’t change on Wednesday, but Minnesota’s head coach may have come closer than he ever has to confirming what anyone with common sense can… Continue reading KOC all but confirms ‘bigger, stronger’ J.J. McCarthy as Vikings’ QB1
Marco Rossi Can Prove the Doubters Wrong… But Does It Matter? – Minnesota Wild
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
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)