Brock Boeser would look so sick in Forest Green, wouldn’t he? Two years ago, I wrote a piece outlining why the Wild should bring the Burnsville native back to the State of Hockey. Ultimately, Minnesota traded for Gustav Nyquist and Marcus Johansson instead. However, this year is different. This is the year when the pieces… Continue reading The Wild Must Get Cap-Savvy and Bring Brock Boeser Home – Minnesota Wild
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Zuccarello Must Become More Than Kaprizov’s Wingman – Minnesota Wild
Bad news for the Minnesota Wild got worse over the weekend when Bill Guerin announced Kirill Kaprizov would miss more time than initially expected. Kaprizov is still leading the Wild with 52 points and was having a Hart Trophy-level campaign before injuries derailed his season. He has missed 15 games with a nagging lower-body injury.… Continue reading Zuccarello Must Become More Than Kaprizov’s Wingman – Minnesota Wild
Vikings Must Keep Murphy, Bynum, 2 Others As Free Agency Beckons
If healthy, J.J. McCarthy will take over as the Vikings starting quarterback next season. (Photo by … [+] Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Getty Images The Minnesota Vikings face multiple decisions as they inch their way towards free agency. As their 14-3 regular season fades into the past, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell… Continue reading Vikings Must Keep Murphy, Bynum, 2 Others As Free Agency Beckons
The Wild Must Develop A Joel Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild
It’s time to worry about Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek’s health. Eriksson Ek is on pace for 43 points in 68 games. He plays a demanding role as the team’s garbage man in grueling matchups. Opponents constantly cross-check him in the back when he’s in front of their net. Eriksson Ek has never played… Continue reading The Wild Must Develop A Joel Eriksson Ek Contingency Plan – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Must Exercise Patience With Liam Ohgren – Minnesota Wild
On Sunday, the Minnesota Wild announced that exciting prospect Liam Öhgren would return to the lineup from his stint in Iowa. The most inspiring part of the news? Öhgren was going to get an opportunity in the team’s top six. In an interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune, he discussed what would be different with… Continue reading The Wild Must Exercise Patience With Liam Ohgren – Minnesota Wild
Vikings must deal with the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores
It was B-Flo. Doing work. “When you’ve played as long as I have, you don’t feel great every day,” veteran safety Harrison Smith said Monday following the playoff loss to the Rams. ”But playing, especially this year in this defense — some of the most fun I’ve had. And that starts with [Flores].” Of the… Continue reading Vikings must deal with the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores
Vikings must address interior offensive line issues
Kansas City used a second-round pick on center Creed Humphrey, a sixth-round pick on 6-6, 321-pound right guard Trey Smith and turned to free agency to sign left guard Joe Thuney, who had helped the Patriots win two Super Bowls. Four seasons later, Humphrey and Thuney are first-team All-Pro on a No. 1-seeded Chiefs team… Continue reading Vikings must address interior offensive line issues
Rams’ WR Puka Nacua Must be a Factor Against the Vikings
The Los Angeles Rams have now made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The Rams finished the season with a 10-7 record and won the NFC West. The team will play host to the Minnesota Vikings from the NFC North. They are set to play against each other in the NFL Playoffs Wild Card round on… Continue reading Rams’ WR Puka Nacua Must be a Factor Against the Vikings
Rams Offense Must Know Where Vikings LB Van Ginkel is Lined Up on Every Play
The Los Angeles Rams have been tested all season long. They have answered all the calls and have come out on top. Another test awaits them in the first playoff game. Can they win this battle? The Rams have now made the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. The Rams finished the season with a 10-7 record… Continue reading Rams Offense Must Know Where Vikings LB Van Ginkel is Lined Up on Every Play
Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Vikings must regroup for the Rams
Positive thoughts may not help you, but negative thoughts will crush your spirit. “Even though we were able to make some plays, there were some plays that could have changed the rhythm and the momentum of that game, especially in that kind of environment,” O’Connell said. “If you can make one or two or three… Continue reading Kevin O’Connell, Sam Darnold and the Vikings must regroup for the Rams