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Should You Draft Aaron Jones Sr. or Jordan Mason? Breaking Down the Vikings Backfield

The NFL preseason is wrapping up, and fantasy football managers are carefully studying the Minnesota Vikings’ backfield. Aaron Jones Sr. returns after a productive debut season in Minnesota, while the arrival of Jordan Mason creates intrigue for a potential committee approach. Both offer distinct fantasy profiles and draft-day appeal. Which back deserves priority as you… Continue reading Should You Draft Aaron Jones Sr. or Jordan Mason? Breaking Down the Vikings Backfield

Former Viking draft pick Cordarrelle Patterson released, could a return be in order?

The Vikings’ offense is loaded with playmakers at every skill position. They are set up for success despite their transition to first-year starting quarterback, J.J. McCarthy. But could they add more to their group despite the depth they already have? On Monday, a new player who could be added to the fold became available. Advertisement… Continue reading Former Viking draft pick Cordarrelle Patterson released, could a return be in order?

Draft Analyst Breaks Down Wild’s Top 10 Prospects – Wilderness Walk

That’s Wild It’s the dead of summer which means one thing: Lists. Whether it is rankings of players, teams, or how cool their jersey looks, lists will be written to pass the time until we get to watch hockey again. The latest list comes from Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis, where the draft expert breaks down… Continue reading Draft Analyst Breaks Down Wild’s Top 10 Prospects – Wilderness Walk

NDSU Baseball’s Moran Selected by the Royals in MLB Draft

Story Links ATLANTA, Ga. – North Dakota State baseball signee Tyson Moran was selected by the Kansas City Royals with the 398th pick in the 13th round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday afternoon.   Moran, an incoming freshman for the Bison, is a left-handed hitting shortstop out of F.E. Madill… Continue reading NDSU Baseball’s Moran Selected by the Royals in MLB Draft

Vikings Well-Represented in ESPN’s List of Best Draft Picks

We’ve got yet another re-draft of sorts, courtesy of the folks from ESPN, and its pretty unique concept has a lot of purple on it. Ben Solak of ESPN went through NFL Draft history and determined the best draft pick in NFL history at every draft slot in the “common era,” all the way from… Continue reading Vikings Well-Represented in ESPN’s List of Best Draft Picks

NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Joshua Braun, G, Kentucky

Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota. Are we going to write about quarterbacks?… Continue reading NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Joshua Braun, G, Kentucky

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

The Wild Played It Safe At the 2025 Draft – Minnesota Wild

There’s no more wondering why the Minnesota Wild were willing to package their first and third-round picks in last weekend’s NHL Draft to secure defenseman David Jiříček. Not after seeing the draft play out. The talent pool dried up relatively quickly, and, much like the draft’s decentralized broadcast, it had almost no real juice to… Continue reading The Wild Played It Safe At the 2025 Draft – Minnesota Wild

Mason Moe Drafted in 3rd Round (90th Overall) by New Jersey Devils in 2025 NHL Draft

Moe played parts of two seasons with the Sioux Falls Stampede in the USHL, totaling 63 games and finishing fifth in team scoring with 43 points (17 goals, 26 assists) during the 2024-25 campaign. He recorded 12 power-play points, highlighting his offensive impact from the forward position. The native of Eden Prairie, Minn., also skated… Continue reading Mason Moe Drafted in 3rd Round (90th Overall) by New Jersey Devils in 2025 NHL Draft