Although the Minnesota Wild may still be reeling from their first-round exit, the team has a promising future ahead. Recently, Scott Wheeler put five of Minnesota’s prospects on his top 100 list. The accolades for the Wild’s young core didn’t end there. NHL.com named Matt Boldy as a top-10 NHL forward under the age of… Continue reading Can Matt Boldy Buck the NHL Aging Curve and Become A Superstar? – Minnesota Wild
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Charlie Stramel Can Fill A Void At Michigan State – Minnesota Wild
Senior season. Top line. First round pick. Huge expectations. East Lansing’s lonely Spartan. Charlie Stramel. The former 21st overall selection in the 2022 draft enters a critical moment in his hockey career with the news that Isaac Howard, his Hobey Baker award-winning teammate, is leaving the NCAA to chase his Stanley Cup dream with the… Continue reading Charlie Stramel Can Fill A Void At Michigan State – Minnesota Wild
Can Kirill Kaprizov Become A Free-Agent Draw In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild proved this offseason that a team doesn’t become a destination just because they can spend a bit of money. Bill Guerin might have coveted hometown players Brock Nelson and Brock Boeser, but they didn’t feel the same pull as Zach Parise and Ryan Suter did to return to Minnesota. As for top free agents like Mitch… Continue reading Can Kirill Kaprizov Become A Free-Agent Draw In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
Vikings can finally dump draft disappointment if rookie asserts himself in camp
The Minnesota Vikings, in the enviable position of having a quarterback on a rookie contract, spent more than all but one team in 2025 free agency. So moving forward, and it’s always the case, savvy drafting will be critical to sustaining success. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah replaced Rick Spielman as Vikings’ general manager in 2022. Just three… Continue reading Vikings can finally dump draft disappointment if rookie asserts himself in camp
Can Nico Sturm Build A Playoff-Caliber Penalty Kill In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
Nico Sturm is back in St. Paul, and the 6-foot-3 center has gained some considerable bulk since he left in 2022. He’s two Stanley Cup rings heavier this time around. After hopping aboard the Colorado Avalanche during their Cup run, Sturm had a stop in San Jose before catching on with the Florida Panthers at the… Continue reading Can Nico Sturm Build A Playoff-Caliber Penalty Kill In Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
Brian O’Neill stands at the crossroads of Vikings destiny, can his loyalty be bought in negotiations?
Vikings Face Crucial Decisions in Brian O’Neill Contract Negotiations As the Minnesota Vikings edge closer to a critical contract deadline, the future of offensive lineman Brian O’Neill hangs in the balance. Known for his versatility on the field, O’Neill’s role is pivotal not only within the team’s strategies but also in shaping the franchise’s overall… Continue reading Brian O’Neill stands at the crossroads of Vikings destiny, can his loyalty be bought in negotiations?
Can Bill Guerin Save the Wild’s Christmas? – Minnesota Wild
Shortly before the start of the 2024-25 season, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold had big hopes for this offseason. The Wild would be freed from the strictest part of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter’s contract buyout, and could finally find a way to add to a team with a legit superstar in Kirill Kaprizov. Leipold… Continue reading Can Bill Guerin Save the Wild’s Christmas? – Minnesota Wild
Can Greg Cronin Fix the Wild’s Development Pipeline? – Minnesota Wild
No one can say the Iowa Wild lacks the talent to find success. Last season, Iowa regularly iced four recent first-round picks: Jesper Wallstedt, Carson Lambos, David Jiříček, and Liam Öhgren. If you also want to list their second-rounders, you can throw in Ryan O’Rourke, Jack Peart, and Hunter Haight. There’s something there. But instead… Continue reading Can Greg Cronin Fix the Wild’s Development Pipeline? – Minnesota Wild
Yakov Trenin Can Help the Wild Unleash Joel Eriksson Ek – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin should thank the Colorado Avalanche for extending Brock Nelson to a three-year contract averaging $7.5 million per year (AAV). Guerin would’ve likely gotten into a bidding war where they may have signed Nelson to a three- to four-year deal worth $8.5 million plus. John Tavares is the only center… Continue reading Yakov Trenin Can Help the Wild Unleash Joel Eriksson Ek – Minnesota Wild
What (Actually Good) Lessons Can the Wild Learn From the Panthers? – Minnesota Wild
Every year, when the Stanley Cup is awarded, the hockey world looks at the team that just won and asks, How do we do that thing? For the second year in a row, teams will try to copy the Florida Panthers’ formula, and for the first time in a row, the Minnesota Wild will have… Continue reading What (Actually Good) Lessons Can the Wild Learn From the Panthers? – Minnesota Wild