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Golden Knights Hoping Depth Can Wear Down Wild In Series – Wilderness Walk

Speaking of depth(in this case prospect depth), Ryder Ritchie’s Medicine Hat team took out their opponent in 4 games, so they’ve been waiting patiently for their upcoming opponent since Thursday. The other three series in the quarterfinals might all go to 7 games. Two are already moving to game 7 while the 3rd is playing… Continue reading Golden Knights Hoping Depth Can Wear Down Wild In Series – Wilderness Walk

Update on Vikings Cornerstone Lineman Sparks New Optimism

Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Maybe a Week 1 return isn’t too ambitious after all. Christian Darrisaw, a Vikings cornerstone player, is working back from a torn ACL from the Week 8 loss to the Rams. On Monday, head coach Kevin O’Connell had nothing but good things to say about his left tackle, praising the… Continue reading Update on Vikings Cornerstone Lineman Sparks New Optimism

California Native Dominique Petrie Rode Her Own Wave To Pro Hockey – Minnesota Wild

Thousands of lakes or ice rinks didn’t surround Dominique Petrie. Instead, the California native grew up near the Bay Area and the Pacific Ocean. Hockey opportunities weren’t as plentiful out west as some of her PWHL teammates and opponents might have had in Minnesota or Canada. She grew up playing boys’ triple-A hockey throughout her… Continue reading California Native Dominique Petrie Rode Her Own Wave To Pro Hockey – Minnesota Wild

Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look

In terms of Xs and Os, I gravitate towards the defensive side of the ball. I’m a fan of the innovators; the proactive rather than reactive, and schemes that dictate how the offense responds, not vice versa. Seeing them on the schedule, film sessions included an equal measure of expletives and Advil. The Bill Belichicks,… Continue reading Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look

Minnesota Ties Flowing Among Draft Prospects

The rest of his article highlights Minnesota teammates Justin Walley (DB), Max Brosmer (QB), Cody Lindenberg (LB), Daniel Jackson (WR) and Jah Joyner (DL), as well as Apple Valley’s and Marshall’s own Bilhal Kone and Yahya Black, who finished college strongly at Western Michigan and Iowa, respectively. Krammer noted Kone took the long route: The… Continue reading Minnesota Ties Flowing Among Draft Prospects

Marco Rossi Stands In the Middle Of A Controversy He Didn’t Create – Minnesota Wild

The NHL postseason is officially underway, and the quest for the first Stanley Cup in Minnesota Wild history is on. The Wild are facing off with the heavily favored Vegas Golden Knights and dropped game one in a 4-2 game that was closer than the odds may have indicated. Moving on to the second round… Continue reading Marco Rossi Stands In the Middle Of A Controversy He Didn’t Create – Minnesota Wild

NFC Draft Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

Bears ESPN’s Adam Schefter writes multiple personnel people told him they believe the Bears’ best-case scenario is Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty sliding to No. 10.  Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer notes other teams are expecting the Bears to target a tackle or edge rusher if Jeanty isn’t on the board.  Lions Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer… Continue reading NFC Draft Rumors: Jaire Alexander, Bears, Lions, Packers, Vikings

The Wild Can Win This Series If One Thing Doesn’t Change From Game 1 – Minnesota Wild

  With the obvious exception of Matt Boldy’s two-goal performance, Game 1 of the Minnesota Wild’s series was a bit of a letdown. The Vegas Golden Knights (mostly) did a solid job protecting Adin Hill, and the Wild offense suffered droughts. It took Vegas’ second-ranked power play six seconds to burn Minnesota’s 30th-ranked penalty kill.… Continue reading The Wild Can Win This Series If One Thing Doesn’t Change From Game 1 – Minnesota Wild

Aaron Jones, Byron Murphy Jr. discuss return to Minnesota Vikings

Running back Aaron Jones carried a self-described “sophomore” swagger into TCO Performance Center for the start of the Vikings’ offseason program. Jones, 30 and entering his ninth NFL season, said he feels the best he ever has from a physical standpoint. “Whoever came up with age, I feel like that’s just a number,” Jones quipped… Continue reading Aaron Jones, Byron Murphy Jr. discuss return to Minnesota Vikings