The Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, and there’s a good chance that temperatures will be running hot. The Bears are determined to improve on a 5-12 season, and going into an NFC North division that’s loaded with stars, they’ll be looking to make a statement against a Vikings team that went… Continue reading Bears Coach Has Clear Message for Team After Flag-Heavy Season Opener
Tag: has
Is This the Year the Wild’s Power Play Has A Second Punch? – Minnesota Wild
For the past three years or so, the Minnesota Wild’s power play strategy has been relatively straightforward. They have a top unit that includes great scorers like Kirill Kaprizov, Mats Zuccarello, Matt Boldy, and Joel Eriksson Ek, and they play as many minutes as humanly possible. It made a ton of sense. For one, Kaprizov… Continue reading Is This the Year the Wild’s Power Play Has A Second Punch? – Minnesota Wild
Wild Blueline Prospect Theodor Hallquisth Has Top-4 Potential – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have been building blueline depth. Brock Faber has already established himself as a cornerstone, Zeev Buium is projected to quarterback the power play for the next decade, and David Jiricek brings size and offensive upside. Then there’s Theodor Hallquisth, who’s the Wild’s 52nd overall pick in this year’s draft from Örebro HK… Continue reading Wild Blueline Prospect Theodor Hallquisth Has Top-4 Potential – Minnesota Wild
Jesper Wallstedt Has Lept Out Of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire – Minnesota Wild
The future of Minnesota Wild goaltending has experienced a few rough years of North American hockey under his belt now. The Wild selected Jesper Wallstedt 20th overall in the 2021 draft, and he has been touted as a future face of the team — a goaltender who can lead the team to the Stanley Cup. Still, despite three seasons in… Continue reading Jesper Wallstedt Has Lept Out Of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire – Minnesota Wild
Max Brosmer Still Has A Pathway To Become QB2
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback room underwent rapid changes after the third preseason game. Suddenly, the depth behind J.J. McCarthy has become very interesting. So, how did we get here? During a preseason marked by numerous rumors and speculation about McCarthy’s readiness to start, and who would be his backup, the Vikings signed Sam Howell. After… Continue reading Max Brosmer Still Has A Pathway To Become QB2
Bears QB Caleb Williams has ‘unapologetic’ approach in Year 2
Courtney CroninAug 28, 2025, 11:00 AM Close Courtney Cronin joined ESPN in 2017, originally covering the Minnesota Vikings before switching to the Chicago Bears in 2022. Courtney is a frequent panelist on Around the Horn and host of Best Week Ever and GameNight on ESPN Radio. She also co-hosts The Chicago Bears Podcast on ESPN… Continue reading Bears QB Caleb Williams has ‘unapologetic’ approach in Year 2
Riley Heidt Has To Prove His Unique Game Translates To the Pros – Minnesota Wild
When the Minnesota Wild took Riley Heidt in the second round of the 2023 NHL draft, it was hard to imagine the winger being one of the team’s most-discussed prospects. Second-round picks often struggle to make the NHL, let alone be an impact player. And yet, Heidt continues to be one of the most polarizing… Continue reading Riley Heidt Has To Prove His Unique Game Translates To the Pros – Minnesota Wild
Dominique Petrie Has the Potential To Play A More Physical Role Next Year – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Frost recently extended rookie forward Dominique Petrie to a two-year contract. Petrie is a tough bottom-six forward with strong off-ice character and potential to play a bigger and more physical role in Frost’s lineup this season. Minnesota chose Petrie as the 27th overall pick in the 2024 PWHL Draft. She started the season… Continue reading Dominique Petrie Has the Potential To Play A More Physical Role Next Year – Minnesota Wild
Wild’s Brock Faber Has Horse Named After Him – Wilderness Walk
One of the many descriptors Minnesota Wild fans would use when discussing defenseman Brock Faber has been “workhorse”. Maybe it’s for his natural and flowing mane on top of his head, or it’s for how many minutes he’s able to consume like it’s nothing while on the ice. Specifically during his rookie year, Faber was… Continue reading Wild’s Brock Faber Has Horse Named After Him – Wilderness Walk
Hunter Haight Has Been Everything the Wild Could Have Hoped For – Minnesota Wild
Hunter Haight has done everything the Minnesota Wild could have hoped for and more. In his first season of professional hockey with the Iowa Wild, Haight, 20, was immediately productive. With 34 points, 20 goals in 67 games, Haight consistently delivered an offensive punch for the Wild. A clear standout amongst the young players on… Continue reading Hunter Haight Has Been Everything the Wild Could Have Hoped For – Minnesota Wild