It’s a great time of year for hockey fans to look ahead. The recently completed NHL draft, in which the Minnesota Wild selected five players, provides an opportunity to learn more about the newest additions to the organization. The team selected two defensemen and three forwards, and I’ll spend some time examining each one in… Continue reading Drafting Justin Kipkie Was A Smart Gamble for the Wild – Minnesota Wild
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The Marco Rossi Disconnect Shows the Downside of “Best Available Player” Drafting – Minnesota Wild
“Best Available Player” is a phrase that gets thrown around a ton at draft time. There’s a beautiful simplicity to the philosophy. Just add talent, and get the best players you can. It’s so obvious! Fans thinking, If I were the GM, I’d simply go BPA, is the basis of why, for example, the Minnesota… Continue reading The Marco Rossi Disconnect Shows the Downside of “Best Available Player” Drafting – Minnesota Wild
Where will the Vikings be drafting in the 2025 NFL Draft?
The Minnesota Vikings’ season will end disappointingly after a loss to the Los Angeles Rams that saw them never really be in the game from the first whistle. The team had its areas where they simply were overmatched by the Rams and it gives the team a lot to think about heading into the offseason.… Continue reading Where will the Vikings be drafting in the 2025 NFL Draft?