When the Minnesota Wild re-signed Marcus Johansson to a one-year, $800,000 extension this week, it meant that the veteran winger from Landskrona, Sweden, will almost certainly play in his 1,000th career NHL game this season while wearing a Minnesota Wild sweater. Of the 16-year NHL veteran’s 983 regular-season games, 206 have been with the Wild.… Continue reading Marcus Johnasson’s Value Is He’s Aways In the Right Spot – Minnesota Wild
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Now with the Vikings, Max Brosmer is right where he’s supposed to be
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Adam Thielen reveals if he’s already played his final snap in the NFL
At one time, it looked like Adam Thielen would be with the Minnesota Vikings for his entire career. Sadly, the two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver exited the team after the 2022 NFL season and signed with the Carolina Panthers. The 34-year-old pass catcher had a tough decision to make this offseason. He could return for… Continue reading Adam Thielen reveals if he’s already played his final snap in the NFL
Peyton Manning praises Kevin O’Connell ahead of Vikings-Rams: ‘He’s got no ego’
Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning chose the Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell as the head coach in this year’s NFL postseason who he would most want to play for. “I have a lot of respect for the way you coach,” Manning told O’Connell this week, he relayed to Kevin Clark of Omaha Productions’This is Football show.… Continue reading Peyton Manning praises Kevin O’Connell ahead of Vikings-Rams: ‘He’s got no ego’
Brady ‘doubts’ Packers can stop this Vikings player. What game he’s calling in week 17
Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt are back at it this weekend, this time calling the game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Green Bay Packers. After last week’s play, Tom Brady gave one of his 3 stars of the week to Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson. “He came up so clutch when it mattered the… Continue reading Brady ‘doubts’ Packers can stop this Vikings player. What game he’s calling in week 17
Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
As long as veteran running back Aaron Jones is on the roster, the question will come up whenever the Vikings play the Green Bay Packers. Is he looking forward to playing his former team? “I’m not going to give them any bulletin board material,” Jones said with a smile on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance… Continue reading Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
Vikings legend Randy Moss announces he’s recovering from cancer
Hall of Famer and legendary Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss has cancer, he announced in a live Instagram broadcast on Friday. He recently underwent a successful procedure and spent six days in the hospital. Moss is set to undergo chemotherapy and radiation treatment in the near future, but he expressed confidence that he’s in… Continue reading Vikings legend Randy Moss announces he’s recovering from cancer
Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season
The rub lies in what the Vikings define as “clean” versus PFF. Outside evaluators dissect results, whereas coaches and players focus on the process. O’Neill might not have allowed a defender to obviously get in Darnold’s way, but he can think of plays in which he messed up and didn’t face consequences. “What I’m talking… Continue reading Vikings’ Brian O’Neill follows own standard, even if Pro Football Focus says he’s having his best season
Vikings rookie Dallas Turner feels like he’s ‘just getting started’
And Turner left feeling as if he’s headed in the right direction near the end of a quiet first year. Turner finished with three tackles and a hit on Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins while being one of the primary backups behind starters Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel. The Vikings’ No. 3 edge rusher, Patrick… Continue reading Vikings rookie Dallas Turner feels like he’s ‘just getting started’
Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Can’t Believe He’s Still Out of Work
Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images It has been quite some time since the Minnesota Vikings employed Cam Dantzler. He was cut prior to the 2023 NFL season and took a job with the New Orleans Saints. Since then he’s been completely non-existent and the reasons are a surprise to him as well. Old Minnesota Vikings friend… Continue reading Former Minnesota Vikings Cornerback Can’t Believe He’s Still Out of Work