Filip Gustavsson has been better than most people’s expectations this year after finishing last season with a .899 SV% and GAA of 3.06. His 14.8 goals saved above expected highlights his surprising improvement, which results from low expectations and an elevated level of play. The 26-year-old goaltender has undoubtedly elevated his play from the last… Continue reading Has Filip Gustavsson Reached His Limit As A Starter? – Minnesota Wild
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Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold had an outstanding season and made the playoffs for the first time in his career. Tonight, Darnold makes his first-ever playoff start when the Minnesota Vikings take on the Los Angeles Rams at a neutral site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams are hoping that… Continue reading Vikings-Rams playoff thread: Sam Darnold makes his playoff debut
David Jiricek’s Wild Debut Could Be A Launching Pad For the Rest Of His Season – Minnesota Wild
It was only one game, but it was a good one. Not for the injury-riddled Minnesota Wild, of course, who suffered a 6-1 decimation at the hands of the surging Colorado Avalanche. But for David Jiricek and the Wild, in the big picture. Thursday’s game could be a potential launchpad for the team’s future at… Continue reading David Jiricek’s Wild Debut Could Be A Launching Pad For the Rest Of His Season – Minnesota Wild
Why is Daniel Jones on the Vikings? Former Giants QB attempts to revive his career under Kevin O’Connell
Coming into the season, the Vikings had a rather uncertain quarterback situation. In April, they drafted J.J. McCarthy with the No. 10 pick in hopes that he’d be the quarterback of the future. But McCarthy underwent meniscus surgery this offseason, knocking him out for the entirety of his rookie campaign. With McCarthy unavailable, Minnesota turned… Continue reading Why is Daniel Jones on the Vikings? Former Giants QB attempts to revive his career under Kevin O’Connell
What Sam Darnold means to his Minnesota Vikings teammates – Star Tribune
What Sam Darnold means to his Minnesota Vikings teammates Star Tribune ‘Sam is going to be just fine’: Darnold has a lot on the line vs. Rams as free agency nears ESPN How did Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield go from NFL castoffs to the playoffs? Yahoo Sports Sam Darnold: Playoffs are where legacies are made NBC Sports Sam… Continue reading What Sam Darnold means to his Minnesota Vikings teammates – Star Tribune
Nick Swardson celebrates his Minnesota roots with help from a Vikings starter and a local rock star
Nick Swardson sported a Beastie Boys t-shirt on stage Friday instead of Vikings gear, his usual choice for local shows. But he found other ways to remind the packed State Theatre audience that he was a die-hard Minnesotan. He opened by razzing the Packers and showing off a new Vikings tattoo. He shut down a… Continue reading Nick Swardson celebrates his Minnesota roots with help from a Vikings starter and a local rock star
Will David Jiricek Make His Wild Debut Soon? – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild As the Minnesota Wild suffer a slew of injuries all throughout the roster, the recalls and demotions have been an absolute flurry. But with Brock Faber going down with an injury against the St. Louis Blues and Jake Middleton going on LTIR, the Wild were able to make an emergency recall for David… Continue reading Will David Jiricek Make His Wild Debut Soon? – Wilderness Walk
Kicker Parker Romo just wants his Minnesota Vikings gear back after package appears to get lost in the mail
The kicker who helped keep the Minnesota Vikings afloat for four weeks this season while starter Will Reichard nursed an injury is going through what many of us experience in everyday life: a highly-anticipated package sent to him has gone missing. On Monday, Romo posted on X that FedEx had “lost a package” the Vikings… Continue reading Kicker Parker Romo just wants his Minnesota Vikings gear back after package appears to get lost in the mail
Marco Rossi Is Adding “Clutch” To His Repertoire – Minnesota Wild
Thanks partly to Kirill Kaprizov’s scorching start, Marco Rossi has been enjoying quite the breakout as the Minnesota Wild’s No. 1 center. The two have played around 60% of their even-strength minutes with each other, and both are having career seasons. For Rossi’s part, he’s scored 11 goals and 26 points in 34 games when… Continue reading Marco Rossi Is Adding “Clutch” To His Repertoire – Minnesota Wild
A superpower for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? His ability to bounce back
As quarterback Sam Darnold returned to the sideline on Sunday afternoon at U.S. Bank Stadium, his teammates realized that he seemed rather undeterred by the interception he had thrown. Though it proved costly for the Vikings as the Green Bay Packers immediately turned it into points, Darnold refused to let that play send him into… Continue reading A superpower for Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold? His ability to bounce back