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Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on J.J. McCarthy, 2025 goals

A: This was a part of the plan the whole time, just knowing that we would have these resources, maybe moving on from that first core that we inherited and kind of came to this place here. Pressure — obviously I’m not one of the players on the field — but we brought in a… Continue reading Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on J.J. McCarthy, 2025 goals

The New York Rangers Have What the Wild Need – Minnesota Wild

The New York Rangers are interested in Marco Rossi. They need a center under 25 with top-six upside since the Rangers need more youth. Can Mike Sullivan get the most out of Rossi? How much does this shift the Rangers’ retool?  The Rangers are also looking to move Alexis Lafreniere so he can get a… Continue reading The New York Rangers Have What the Wild Need – Minnesota Wild

NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Bears The Bears have a longstanding history of turnover at the quarterback position. New HC Ben Johnson is hoping to change the narrative of Chicago’s struggles at quarterback with Caleb Williams in 2025.  “I love it. I love the opportunity to come on in and change that narrative,” Johnson said, via NFL.com. “That’s where great… Continue reading NFC Notes: Caleb Williams, Bears, Packers, Vikings

Colorado Saved the Wild From Themselves By Signing Brock Nelson – Minnesota Wild

Front offices often see free agency as the quick and easy way to upgrade the team without giving up conventional assets like roster players, draft picks, or prospects. Cap flexibility and cold hard cash are the only assets a team gives up. In the case of some free agents, teams need a ton of cash… Continue reading Colorado Saved the Wild From Themselves By Signing Brock Nelson – Minnesota Wild

Harrison Phillips Views Vikings Offseason Moves as Continuing Foundation

“For the last three seasons, we’ve kind of come in during OTAs and we said, ‘Hey, let’s build the foundation.’ And then when you finish a season and half your roster leaves, you get a new season, whole new staff, or whole new teammates, you have to start a foundation. And then the next season,… Continue reading Harrison Phillips Views Vikings Offseason Moves as Continuing Foundation

Unexpected QB name floated as possible Vikings trade pickup

Following his arrival earlier this year, most have assumed that Sam Howell will enter the upcoming 2025 NFL season as the No. 2 quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. However, not everyone is completely sold on Howell securing that role with the Vikings this summer. During a recent episode of SKOR North’s “Purple Daily” show, Judd… Continue reading Unexpected QB name floated as possible Vikings trade pickup

Lukas Dostal Might Be Minnesota’s Perfect Bridge Goalie – Minnesota Wild

As the 2025-26 season wraps up, the Minnesota Wild must start making big decisions and take advantage of their increased cap space. Marc-Andre Fleury’s retirement leaves a void behind Philip Gustavsson, but they have options.  Gustavsson started 58 games for the Wild and will likely be their primary goalie in 2025-26. However, Fleury started the… Continue reading Lukas Dostal Might Be Minnesota’s Perfect Bridge Goalie – Minnesota Wild

One Free Agent Could Be off the Board for Vikings

Dec 19, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; A general view of the Denver Broncos helmet. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings may or may not want another running back for an otherwise spectacular summer depth chart, but if they do, veteran tailback J.K. Dobbins could be off the board soon. The Denver Broncos… Continue reading One Free Agent Could Be off the Board for Vikings

Minnesota’s Rossi Qualms Highlight A Flaw With Its Cap Hell Draft Strategy – Minnesota Wild

Craig Button has a warning for the Minnesota Wild. “Be careful about trading skill,” he said on a recent podcast with The Athletic’s Joe Smith. Button shouldn’t have to issue such a warning. The Wild lack skill, and they have for a long time. Part of it is the cap restrictions from buying out Ryan… Continue reading Minnesota’s Rossi Qualms Highlight A Flaw With Its Cap Hell Draft Strategy – Minnesota Wild