Tag: history

Kate Scott to make NFL broadcast history in Vikings-Steelers clash

Kate Scott’s career has been known for breaking barriers, and later this month, she’ll add another to the list. Westwood One has assigned Scott to call the Sept. 28 matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin, Ireland. The game, part of the NFL’s international series, will mark the first time a woman… Continue reading Kate Scott to make NFL broadcast history in Vikings-Steelers clash

Vikings Herschel Walker trade ranked among most shocking in NFL history

The Micah Parsons trade took the NFL by storm last week. Like most blockbuster deals, it evoked memories of past trades throughout the years. And like usual, the infamous Herschel Walker trade was brought up. Bleacher Report ranked the eight most shocking blockbuster trade deals in NFL history. The Walker trade, which helped build the… Continue reading Vikings Herschel Walker trade ranked among most shocking in NFL history

Will Kaprizov’s Injury History Turn His New Contract Into An Albatross? – Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild fans should check their stockings because Christmas is finally coming.  The Wild are reportedly offering Kirill Kaprizov a record-breaking 8-year, $120 million contract extension. If both sides agree to the contract, Kaprizov will have the highest-ever AAV for a winger at $15 million, which is a significant increase from his current $9 million… Continue reading Will Kaprizov’s Injury History Turn His New Contract Into An Albatross? – Minnesota Wild

Ex-NFL All-Pro calls Cris Carter one of most ‘overrated’ WRs in NFL history

There is some good old-fashioned internet beef brewing between legendary Vikings wide receiver Cris Carter and former NFL stars Chad Johnson and Asante Samuel. Johnson was being his typical over-confident self on a podcast earlier this year when he claimed that he could beat current Jaguars CB/WR Travis Hunter in 10 straight one-on-one reps today,… Continue reading Ex-NFL All-Pro calls Cris Carter one of most ‘overrated’ WRs in NFL history

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals in NHL history

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career on Sunday. The Washington Capitals’ captain did so against the New York Islanders by beating fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on a power play in the second period. Ovechkin had never scored on Sorokin before,… Continue reading Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s record for most goals in NHL history

Are the Wild Repeating History With Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have hovered around .500 since superstar Kirill Kaprizov went out with injury. In March, Filip Gustavsson was the man they had to thank for that.  Gustavsson led the Wild to a 6-3-1 record in March, with an NHL-best .940 SV% over that stretch. Gustavsson recently won the NHL’s First Star of the… Continue reading Are the Wild Repeating History With Filip Gustavsson? – Minnesota Wild

Former Vikings GM brings history of complacency to Jets’ brass

The New York Jets seemed to like him so much that they decided to keep him around. In the wake of helping Gang Green hire Aaron Glenn as head coach and Darren Mougey as general manager, the Jets are retaining Rick Spielman to a role on their front office. Spielman will be a senior football… Continue reading Former Vikings GM brings history of complacency to Jets’ brass