John Hynes worked overtime in the offseason to create depth and condition the Minnesota Wild, which has helped the team rank third in the Western Conference despite an onslaught of injuries. However, with Brock Faber, Jonas Brodin, and Jared Spurgeon out, there is still a major gap in the defense. Zach Bogosian may be playing… Continue reading Can Zach Bogosian Fill the Void On Minnesota’s Blue Line? – Minnesota Wild
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Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold dilemma suddenly gets easier
All too often, answers to seemingly difficult decisions tend to reveal themselves in time. For the Vikings, the right way to resolve their quarterback quandary has become apparent in the last 120 minutes of football. When the lights got the brightest, Sam Darnold reverted to his ghost-seeing ways. And that makes it a lot easier… Continue reading Minnesota’s J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold dilemma suddenly gets easier
Jake Middleton Has Been Minnesota’s Unsung Hero This Season – Minnesota Wild
Jake Middleton is easy to love. His 2024-25 season is making it even easier. That offensive output comes despite fatigue from more ice time and coming off of knee surgery. Middleton’s five-on-five ice share is in the 67th percentile or right on the borderline of first- and second-pair minutes. There’s a lot more to it… Continue reading Jake Middleton Has Been Minnesota’s Unsung Hero This Season – Minnesota Wild
Aaron Jones and Minnesota’s Flat Circle
Aaron Jones isn’t Brett Favre. Still, the former Green Bay Packers running back is a turncoat who’s become beloved in the Minnesota Vikings locker room for his upbeat personality and relentless play. Packers fans loved Jones, and Jones assured them that the feeling was mutual before Minnesota’s Week 4 game in Lambeau. However, he’s quickly… Continue reading Aaron Jones and Minnesota’s Flat Circle
Joel Eriksson Ek Was Minnesota’s Missing Puzzle Piece – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have turned the page to the new year. Despite their injuries, they have found a way to keep the New Year’s celebration going by remaining undefeated in 2025. They’ve done so after losing seven games in December and Joel Eriksson Ek to injury. Minnesota lost six games during Eriksson Ek’s absence. While… Continue reading Joel Eriksson Ek Was Minnesota’s Missing Puzzle Piece – Minnesota Wild
Jalen Nailor’s First-Quarter Production Opened Up Minnesota’s Offense
Sam Darnold got everyone involved in the Minnesota Vikings’ 27-25 win over the Green Bay Packers. Johnny Mundt had a catch on the first drive of the game, and C.J. Ham got a couple of touches. However, getting Jalen Nailor involved in the first half might have been most important. Minnesota’s offense started out pretty… Continue reading Jalen Nailor’s First-Quarter Production Opened Up Minnesota’s Offense
Guerin Built Minnesota’s Roster With Three Timelines In Mind – Minnesota Wild
It’s been a trying few weeks for Minnesota Wild fans. Injuries to Jonas Brodin, Jake Middleton, and Joel Eriksson Ek, just to name a few, have slowed down what started as a potentially historic 2024-25 season. After losing last season to injuries, it’s enough to make even the most optimistic fans queasy. Allow me to… Continue reading Guerin Built Minnesota’s Roster With Three Timelines In Mind – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota’s Record Is Masking A Serious Underlying Issue – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans have repeatedly seen the Wild’s penalty kill give up goals in the biggest moments. In a league where special teams win championships, the Wild have faltered against the best Western Conference teams in the postseason. In 2022-23 and 2021-22, the Wild’s last two trips to the playoffs, the team has had the… Continue reading Minnesota’s Record Is Masking A Serious Underlying Issue – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota’s Injuries Highlight Iowa’s Trouble Developing Prospects – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have had almost everything go right in the 2024-25 season. Kirill Kaprizov is playing at another level, and young core players like Marco Rossi, Brock Faber, and Matt Boldy continue to develop. Filip Gustavsson has shaken off last year’s inconsistency and become one of the league’s elite goaltenders. A rash of injuries… Continue reading Minnesota’s Injuries Highlight Iowa’s Trouble Developing Prospects – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota’s Forwards Must Carry the Defense In the Short-Term – Minnesota Wild
Buckle up, Wild fans. The next few weeks might be a roller coaster of reactions following every Minnesota Wild game. Just over a week ago, the Wild’s march to the infirmary continued with the losses of top defenseman Jonas Brodin and No. 1 center Joel Eriksson Ek, where they joined the already injured Mats Zuccarello.… Continue reading Minnesota’s Forwards Must Carry the Defense In the Short-Term – Minnesota Wild