In a store a while ago, I picked up a book titled, “History of Heartbreak: 100 Events That Tortured Minnesota Sports Fans.” Gee, I thought, how did they narrow it down to 100? The Vikings’ blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams wasn’t the emotional gut punch that Gary Anderson’s missed field goal was back… Continue reading Statewide View: Vikings fans can blame state taxes, too, for their misery – Duluth News Tribune
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Vikings ‘really happy’ with J.J. McCarthy, ‘can at least be a solid starter
Where are the Minnesota Vikings at in the quarterback decision-making process? While it feels like time is standing still, the speed of things should increase significantly after the Super Bowl on Feb. 9. From there, the Vikings will have exactly one month before the legal negotiating period opens March 10 and free agency starts March… Continue reading Vikings ‘really happy’ with J.J. McCarthy, ‘can at least be a solid starter
Can Caedan Bankier Provide the Fourth-Line Boost the Wild Need? – Minnesota Wild
It’s no secret that the Minnesota Wild have struggled to find depth scoring this season, particularly from the fourth line. A quick glance at the organizational depth chart suggests that might not change anytime soon. Minnesota’s fourth line this season has primarily featured: While no team expects their fourth line to fill the back on… Continue reading Can Caedan Bankier Provide the Fourth-Line Boost the Wild Need? – Minnesota Wild
Can Vikings keep winning without succeeding in NFL draft?
Kevin SeifertJan 30, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate… Continue reading Can Vikings keep winning without succeeding in NFL draft?
Can the Minnesota Wild Trust Their Blue Line Depth? – Minnesota Wild
It was a tale of two games for the Minnesota Wild’s defenders. Minnesota was down Jared Spurgeon and Jonas Brodin against the Nashville Predators and Colorado Avalanche. Meanwhile, Brock Faber returned from his upper-body injury against Nashville. As a result, Minnesota’s defensive pairings were: Under John Hynes, the Wild don’t allow many goals or shots,… Continue reading Can the Minnesota Wild Trust Their Blue Line Depth? – Minnesota Wild
Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
The quarterback position was central to the conversation at the end of season press conferences that the Vikings held on Thursday. Sam Darnold’s future with the organization was one significant issue and 2024 first-round pick J.J. McCarthy’s return from the torn meniscus that kept him from playing as a rookie was another one. Decisions about… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell: J.J. McCarthy able to have full offseason to show he can be starter
How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Aaron Jones did a lot of good things in 2024. He led the Vikings with 1,546 scrimmage yards, averaged 5.1 yards per touch, and had… Continue reading How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
Can Zach Bogosian Fill the Void On Minnesota’s Blue Line? – Minnesota Wild
John Hynes worked overtime in the offseason to create depth and condition the Minnesota Wild, which has helped the team rank third in the Western Conference despite an onslaught of injuries. However, with Brock Faber, Jonas Brodin, and Jared Spurgeon out, there is still a major gap in the defense. Zach Bogosian may be playing… Continue reading Can Zach Bogosian Fill the Void On Minnesota’s Blue Line? – Minnesota Wild
Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
If you were waiting this season for Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold to fail – not in an evil schadenfreude sense, but more in an “Oh, there’s the Sam Darnold of old” sense – then Darnold’s Sunday night performance against Detroit in a 31-9 Lions win gave you a lot of ballast for that position.… Continue reading Sam Darnold turned into a pumpkin on Sunday. But he can still be Cinderella | Minnesota Vikings
How can Minnesota Vikings trust Sam Darnold again?
DETROIT – Whoever told Sam Darnold to aim high should have chosen their words more carefully. In one of the most dramatic disintegrations in the wretched big-game history of a seemingly cursed sports market, Darnold, on Sunday night, choked. In the biggest game of his career, and perhaps the biggest game of the NFL season,… Continue reading How can Minnesota Vikings trust Sam Darnold again?