There’s an alternate universe where people called South Florida’s hockey team the “Block Busters.” The Florida Panthers’ founding owner, Wayne Huizenga, wanted to name them after his video rental chain. However, aside from their early success, the Panthers mostly languished at the bottom of the league. For years, it felt like Huizenga should have named… Continue reading Trading Marco Rossi Is Acting Like the Flames and Sabres, Not the Panthers – Minnesota Wild
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What Does A Potential Marco Rossi Offer Sheet Look Like? – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin is ready to match a potential Marco Rossi offer sheet. That means NHL teams that want to trade for Rossi shouldn’t offer-sheet him because it makes it less likely Guerin will want to do business with them. However, it will force teams to be more creative in pursuing Rossi,… Continue reading What Does A Potential Marco Rossi Offer Sheet Look Like? – Minnesota Wild
What Would A JJ Peterka Trade Look Like For the Wild? – Minnesota Wild
Rumors have been swirling about a young winger named JJ Peterka who plays in Western New York. Joe Smith and Michael Russo of The Athletic have mentioned that Peterka could be a Minnesota Wild trade target. It’s not that the teams have been in discussions or anything like that, but it would make sense for… Continue reading What Would A JJ Peterka Trade Look Like For the Wild? – Minnesota Wild
Next Year Will Feel Like A Crossroads For the Wild’s Defense – Minnesota Wild
At the end of the Minnesota Wild’s season, Bill Guerin gave the State of Hockey little reason to speculate about the team’s blueline. “Our [defense] core is set, I’d like to focus on forwards,” the general manager flatly declared. In a sense, the Wild’s defense is indeed fairly locked in. Jon Merrill and Declan Chisholm’s contracts… Continue reading Next Year Will Feel Like A Crossroads For the Wild’s Defense – Minnesota Wild
Doesn’t Seem Like Kevin O’Connell is a Fan of “Unique” NFL Offseason Rules; Expects Major Changes
Credit: Joseph Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings have been practicing in Eagan this week. We’ve seen photos and videos of just about every notable player on roster, other than Justin Jefferson, who has not yet been spotted at voluntary “Phase 1” of MN Vikings offseason workouts. Jefferson wasn’t… Continue reading Doesn’t Seem Like Kevin O’Connell is a Fan of “Unique” NFL Offseason Rules; Expects Major Changes
Marcus Foligno Is Playing Like A Moose In A China Shop This Postseason – Minnesota Wild
Back in 2017, when a (stop me if you’ve heard this before) capped-out Minnesota Wild team traded Jason Pominville for Marcus Foligno, Chuck Fletcher was hoping to get a playoff performer. Someone who could lay huge, crunching hits. Someone who could score dirty rebound goals, and who could fit in perfectly as the games increased… Continue reading Marcus Foligno Is Playing Like A Moose In A China Shop This Postseason – Minnesota Wild
Looks Like 1 Vikings Newcomer Isn’t Promised a Roster Spot
Oct 20, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A detailed view of Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson’s (18) helmet before the game against the Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings have acquired numerous potential contributors in the recent free agency period. Most focus on defensive linemen Jonathan Allen… Continue reading Looks Like 1 Vikings Newcomer Isn’t Promised a Roster Spot
What Would A Marco Rossi Long-Term Deal Look Like? – Minnesota Wild
Marco Rossi is a hockey blogger’s dream. Drafted 9th overall, he was undersized but supremely skilled. That combination made him a content factory. Following the draft, Rossi experienced life-threatening complications from COVID-19 and has gritted his way back to a development path typical of a top-ten draft pick. Even during that development, he’s been reluctantly… Continue reading What Would A Marco Rossi Long-Term Deal Look Like? – Minnesota Wild
The Vikings’ High-Priced FA Lineman Looks Like a Goner
Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Cam Robinson was brought to town to fill-in for Christian Darrisaw, the normal starter at left tackle. As a result,… Continue reading The Vikings’ High-Priced FA Lineman Looks Like a Goner
Certainly Feels Like Wild Will Not Make Deadline Trades – Wilderness Walk
That’s Wild As we head into the two-week break forced by the 4 Nations Face-Off, the Minnesota Wild are in a good position in the standings but not so good when it comes to some flexibility. With under a month until the March 7 trade deadline, the Wild are projected to have under $200,000 in… Continue reading Certainly Feels Like Wild Will Not Make Deadline Trades – Wilderness Walk