When was the last time Minnesota Wild fans were this excited for a prospect finishing up their collegiate career? The energy from Minnesota following Denver University’s loss to Western Michigan in the Frozen Four last night had nothing to do with a hatred toward the defending national champions. We’re just excited to add Zeev Buium… Continue reading A Veteran Defensive Core Shouldn’t Stop the Wild From Playing Zeev Buium – Minnesota Wild
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Where Are Minnesota’s Greatest Defensive Breakdowns? – Minnesota Wild
Every goal against the Minnesota Wild hurts to watch. The worst ones are garbage goals or results of misjudgment from Wild players. Some are such incredible plays that you must appreciate the other team’s talent. I watched all 28 goals against in the past 10 Wild games where their opponents scored a goal to break… Continue reading Where Are Minnesota’s Greatest Defensive Breakdowns? – Minnesota Wild
Vikings’ projected new defensive starter predicted to step up big in 2025
The Minnesota Vikings had an active run in the first wave of free agency, but it was not without a player loss or two. In particular, safety Cameryn Bynum leaving for a sizeable contract from the Indianapolis Colts stands out as a notable loss. Bynum’s departure was also easily foreshadowed by a move the Vikings… Continue reading Vikings’ projected new defensive starter predicted to step up big in 2025
Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery signs with Chiefs in free agency
The Minnesota Vikings’ defensive line was a weak spot last year, especially in their defeats to the Rams and the Lions. They addressed that quickly in free agency this week by signing Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave. With two impact players coming in, some players in the rotation are due to see themselves out. One… Continue reading Vikings defensive lineman Jerry Tillery signs with Chiefs in free agency
Saints to interview Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones for vacant defensive coordinator position on Saturday
The New Orleans Saints will kick off their defensive coordinator search by interviewing Minnesota Vikings defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator Daronte Jones on Saturday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Jones has also had interviews with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears for their vacant DC positions during this coaching cycle. The Vikings recorded a league-high… Continue reading Saints to interview Vikings DB coach Daronte Jones for vacant defensive coordinator position on Saturday
Philly has giants in the trenches compared to Vikings’ offensive, defensive lines
Hiring gigantic, athletic people to play on the offensive and defensive lines appears to be the secret sauce to dominating in the NFL. A terrific quarterback is also necessary, but the way the Philadelphia Eagles manhandled the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the trenches is going to lead to a surge… Continue reading Philly has giants in the trenches compared to Vikings’ offensive, defensive lines
Which Vikings earned Defensive Player of the Year…
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense made significant strides in 2024, ranking third in EPA per play and fifth in points allowed. They also led the league with 33 takeaways, 24 of which were interceptions. Much of the success could be attributed to edge defenders Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, key free-agent signings last March. Greenard… Continue reading Which Vikings earned Defensive Player of the Year…
Minnesota’s Defensive Tackle Solution Might Be Playing In the Super Bowl
As a Minnesota Vikings fan, Sunday’s matchup may include the two teams you least wanted to watch in Super Bowl LIX. We’re happy not to see the coronation of a division rival, but many of us have at least as much disdain for the Philadelphia Eagles as we do for the Detroit Lions. If you… Continue reading Minnesota’s Defensive Tackle Solution Might Be Playing In the Super Bowl
Which Vikings earned Defensive Player Of the Year votes?
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense made significant strides in 2024, ranking third in EPA per play and fifth in points allowed. They also led the league with 33 takeaways, 24 of which were interceptions. Much of the success could be attributed to edge defenders Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, key free-agent signings last March. Greenard… Continue reading Which Vikings earned Defensive Player Of the Year votes?
What Are the Wild’s Ideal Defensive Pairings When Brodin Returns? – Minnesota Wild
For the first time since Zachary L’Heureux slew-footed Jared Spurgeon on January 2, the Minnesota Wild had a fully healthy defensive corps for their showdown against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night. But with Brodin’s return, the Wild finally have the luxury of deploying their defensemen however they’d like. They have eight to choose from,… Continue reading What Are the Wild’s Ideal Defensive Pairings When Brodin Returns? – Minnesota Wild