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
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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
How Does the Jiricek Trade Affect Minnesota’s Cap Situation? – Minnesota Wild
Big David Jiricek comes with a small cap hit this season. However, if the defender hits like the Minnesota Wild thinks he can, his salary will soon match his size. Can the Wild afford it with the recent extensions they’ve given to Brock Faber and Jake Middleton, in addition to the expensive veterans already on… Continue reading How Does the Jiricek Trade Affect Minnesota’s Cap Situation? – Minnesota Wild
Frederick Gaudreau’s Bounceback Season Is Driving Minnesota’s Secondary Scoring – Minnesota Wild
When the Wild defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on November 21, it was a significant win for Minnesota in a season full of them. The Oilers were victorious in four of their previous six games and are looking to build momentum after a rough start. The Wild still picked up a win in a way… Continue reading Frederick Gaudreau’s Bounceback Season Is Driving Minnesota’s Secondary Scoring – Minnesota Wild
How Minnesota’s Pass Rush and Coverage Combined To Sack Will Levis Five Times
The Minnesota Vikings’ defense had another dominant day on Sunday against Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans en route to a 23-13 victory and an 8-2 record. The defense has pulled the Vikings through three consecutive games with up-and-down offensive performances. Even including the gaffe that led to a 98-yard TD, Minnesota’s defense dominated the… Continue reading How Minnesota’s Pass Rush and Coverage Combined To Sack Will Levis Five Times
How Much Should We Read Into Minnesota’s Fast Start? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are off to one of their best starts in franchise history with an 8-2-2 record and .750 points percentage through the first 12 games of the season. Entering Tuesday night’s 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, the Wild had collected 18 of a possible 22 points in their first 11 games.… Continue reading How Much Should We Read Into Minnesota’s Fast Start? – Minnesota Wild