The 2024-25 season was supposed to be the year Minnesota Wild fans “finally” saw Jesper Wallstedt. Although he’d turned 22 in November, the Wild’s 2021 first-round goalie had spent three years building up hype as a prospect and four years playing professional hockey in Sweden and the AHL. While goalies at his age making an… Continue reading How Concerned Should We Be About Wallstedt’s Down Season? – Minnesota Wild
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How did top free agent guard Trey Smith play in the Super Bowl?
Super Bowl LIX did not go well for the Kansas City Chiefs, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. Patrick Mahomes was sacked six times, turned the ball over three times, and was under constant duress from the Eagles’ defensive line. Philadelphia dominated in that area, got a great game from Jalen Hurts, and… Continue reading How did top free agent guard Trey Smith play in the Super Bowl?
How they voted: Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell wins AP NFL Coach of the Year
Kevin O’Connell beat out Dan Campbell for Coach of the Year after leading the Minnesota Vikings to 14 wins with quarterback Sam Darnold. O’Connell got 25 first-place votes, 18 seconds and seven thirds, appearing on all 50 ballots. Campbell, who guided Detroit to a franchise-record 15 wins, got 19 first-place votes to finish second. Chiefs… Continue reading How they voted: Vikings’ Kevin O’Connell wins AP NFL Coach of the Year
How much is too much for the Vikings to bring back Sam Darnold?
Free agency decisions always come down to the price point. Can a team and a player meet in the middle and agree on terms of a deal that both sides believe to be fair? It’ll be no different with Sam Darnold, the Vikings’ Pro Bowl quarterback who is arguably the most important player set to… Continue reading How much is too much for the Vikings to bring back Sam Darnold?
How Should the Wild Handle Trenin Moving Forward? – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans no longer want to hear about the injuries that have plagued the team since December. However, Minnesota didn’t immediately win when Jared Spurgeon and Kirill Kaprizov returned to the lineup before Kaprizov’s latest injury. The Wild have gone 4-6-0 in their last ten games, leading fans to wonder how much injuries factored… Continue reading How Should the Wild Handle Trenin Moving Forward? – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: How Will The Vikings Skin The Cat?
As we motor on during the offseason and debate the QB situation to death, let us not forget about college prospects who might be good future Vikings. The East West Shrine Bowl practices are underway. Shrine Bowl Preview: Media’s players to watch; full roster https://steelersdepot.com/2025/01/shrine-bowl-primer-interior-offensive-linemen-to-watch/ https://steelersdepot.com/2025/01/2025-east-west-shrine-bowl-primer-interior-defensive-linemen-to-watch/ https://steelersdepot.com/2025/01/shrine-bowl-primer-running-backs/ 2025 East-West Shrine Bowl Tracker Minnesota Vikings News… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: How Will The Vikings Skin The Cat?
How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) rushes against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Aaron Jones did a lot of good things in 2024. He led the Vikings with 1,546 scrimmage yards, averaged 5.1 yards per touch, and had… Continue reading How the Vikings can get back to the playoffs in 2025
How will Minnesota Vikings fans remember the 2024 season?
In multiple conversations with Vikings fans toward the end of the regular season, a variation on the same theme emerged: Was there any way that such a charmed and unexpectedly great regular season would ultimately be viewed as a disappointment? Vikings fans who carried few expectations into the season — one in which rookie quarterback… Continue reading How will Minnesota Vikings fans remember the 2024 season?
Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings
There’s no way around it. Monday night was an absolute beatdown for the Minnesota Vikings. From start to finish, the Los Angeles Rams were in complete control, jumping out to a 10-0 lead before going on to win, 27-9. The defense was particularly impressive, holding the Vikings to 269 total yards with two turnovers and… Continue reading Dan Orlovsky masterfully breaks down how Rams defense stymied Vikings
How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss
In recent years, I’ve become more clear-eyed and honest when trying to predict the playoff fates of our local teams. Sometimes it yields pleasant surprises, as when the Wolves advanced to the Western Conference finals a year ago, but more than anything it guards against overestimation. The last two Vikings’ playoff entrants before this year,… Continue reading How we ignored the evidence before the Vikings’ playoff loss