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What Hope Is There For the Wild Against the Vegas Golden Knights? – Minnesota Wild

After the Minnesota Wild clinched their playoff spot on Tuesday, the FanDuel Sports Network flashed a graphic across the screen. The stat? Most Western Conference playoff appearances over the last 11 years, and the Minnesota Wild were first with nine.  It’s a stat that’s simultaneously impressive and meaningless, like Tracy McGrady leading the NBA in… Continue reading What Hope Is There For the Wild Against the Vegas Golden Knights? – Minnesota Wild

Insider suggests Browns-Vikings trade with QB goal

The Cleveland Browns may or may not draft quarterbacks with the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Some have predicted that they will draft Shedeur Sanders with the pick, but one NFL insider thinks a trade with the Minnesota Vikings could give Cleveland a chance to get its QB late in the first… Continue reading Insider suggests Browns-Vikings trade with QB goal

Can the Wild Find A Weakness In the Knights’ Armor? – Minnesota Wild

The last time the Minnesota Wild met the Vegas Golden Knights in the playoffs was a thrilling series. It came down to Game 7 in Vegas, and the Wild eventually lost to a team that reached the Western Conference Finals.  The names and faces of those teams look a lot different now. The last time… Continue reading Can the Wild Find A Weakness In the Knights’ Armor? – Minnesota Wild

Free agent guard Dalton Risner says he’ll sign soon, mentions Vikings, Bengals, Broncos

Free agent guard Dalton Risner expects to be on an NFL roster soon. Risner, who has played the last two years for the Vikings, said in a video posted to social media that returning to the Vikings remains an option, although he acknowledged he would likely be a backup in Minnesota behind Will Fries and… Continue reading Free agent guard Dalton Risner says he’ll sign soon, mentions Vikings, Bengals, Broncos

Marc-Andre Fleury’s Send-Off Completed An Emotional Rollercoaster – Minnesota Wild

On Tuesday, the Xcel Energy Center witnessed a final outpouring of gratitude for an icon. After Leo Carlsson clanked a goal off the legendary posts, Marc-Andre Fleury gave them one last heartfelt thank-you pat. Of course, maybe that was overshadowed by the 19,000 in attendance roaring as the magical, surprise end of Fleury’s regular season career played… Continue reading Marc-Andre Fleury’s Send-Off Completed An Emotional Rollercoaster – Minnesota Wild

One Former Viking Is Tearing Up the UFL

Sep 28, 2019; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan State Spartans defensive end Kenny Willekes (48) gestures during the first quarter of a game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports. Remember Kenny Willekes? One Former Viking Is Tearing Up the UFL The former Minnesota Vikings draft pick and pass… Continue reading One Former Viking Is Tearing Up the UFL

Chalky championship runs — a new trend or classic fool’s gold?

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert If it feels like this recent run of champions, and sports as a whole, has been a little bit chalky and predictable, that feeling would be accurate.  What has resulted for underdog and contrarian bettors has been a bit of a dry spell. So, while there’s little solace to… Continue reading Chalky championship runs — a new trend or classic fool’s gold?

Justin Jefferson Turns Heads With New Fashion Move After Refusing to Ditch JJ McCarthy & Vikings

Justin Jefferson once told J.J. McCarthy, “Confidence is key in this league.” But it wasn’t just a statement. For Jefferson, it’s almost like his ‘nindo’, his ninja way. Debates are still going strong over whether the Vikings will keep their starting QB from 2024, Sam Darnold, or give J.J. McCarthy a shot despite him missing… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Turns Heads With New Fashion Move After Refusing to Ditch JJ McCarthy & Vikings

Wild Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Ducks – Wilderness Walk

Vegas will finish with 108-110 points. They have played at a 108 point pace in the 76 games with Jack Eichel on the ice. In 41 games Kaprizov played with the Wild, including the 3 while he was attempting to play through an injury prior to surgery, the team accumulated points at a 106 point… Continue reading Wild Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Ducks – Wilderness Walk