The Minnesota Wild’s AHL affiliate, the Iowa Wild, suddenly need to look for a new head coach. Whether it was expected or not, Brett McLean, who was Iowa’s head coach was named as one of Adam Foote’s assistants with the Vancouver Canucks, leaving the AHL position and now Minnesota will need to fill that hole.… Continue reading Iowa Wild Need To Hire New Head Coach – Wilderness Walk
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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
The Johansson Deal Shows That New Freedoms Won’t Break Guerin’s Old Habits – Minnesota Wild
Limitations and restrictions breed creativity. The Minnesota Wild have dealt with them during the crushing burden of the Zach Parise/Ryan Suter buyouts. If there’s something Bill Guerin has excelled at during that time, it’s finding ways to squeeze value out of zero cap space. Retaining Ryan Hartman on a pay cut in 2021, acquiring Jake… Continue reading The Johansson Deal Shows That New Freedoms Won’t Break Guerin’s Old Habits – Minnesota Wild
Former Vikings Quarterback Heaps Praise Onto Arch Rivals’ New Coach
Getty Former Minnesota Vikings quarterback, Kirk Cousins, jogging onto the field ahead of a game against the Green Bay Packers. October 29, 2023. Kirk Cousins is currently stuck in something resembling quarterback limbo, as both he and the Atlanta Falcons try to discern his fate in 2025. After rookie quarterback, Michael Penix Jr. supplanted Cousins… Continue reading Former Vikings Quarterback Heaps Praise Onto Arch Rivals’ New Coach
New defensive line has ‘tricks up their sleeve’
Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips said Monday that less can be more, as far as his role. But Phillips said that speaks to the Vikings’ crowded defensive line room as much as to the 29-year-old’s desire to make sure he’s as healthy as possible by season’s end. Part of the Vikings’ expensive offseason included signing… Continue reading New defensive line has ‘tricks up their sleeve’
Ryan Kelly marches to Minnesota Vikings, Colts draft new guardians to fortify the frontline
A New Era for the Indianapolis Colts’ Offensive Line The Indianapolis Colts are entering a transformative phase, reshaping their offensive line with fresh faces and renewed strategies. This shift follows the departure of key players, Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, to the Minnesota Vikings, leaving significant gaps in the Colts’ frontline. As the team embarks… Continue reading Ryan Kelly marches to Minnesota Vikings, Colts draft new guardians to fortify the frontline
Former Minnesota Vikings Lineman Has a New Team, Familiar System
Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The Minnesota Vikings spent this offseason fully revamping the interiors of their offensive and defensive lines. With J.J. McCarthy set to take over as the starting quarterback, Kevin O’Connell knew he needed to give the youngster his best chance. Going into the offseason, it was evident in both the passing… Continue reading Former Minnesota Vikings Lineman Has a New Team, Familiar System
Jordan Mason departs 49ers for Vikings as team seeks new backup for Christian McCaffrey’s injury-prone reign
In the high-stakes world of the NFL, where the durability of a player is as crucial as their talent, the San Francisco 49ers find themselves at a crossroads. The departure of Jordan Mason to the Minnesota Vikings marks a significant shift in the team’s strategy, especially in light of Christian McCaffrey’s history with injuries. This… Continue reading Jordan Mason departs 49ers for Vikings as team seeks new backup for Christian McCaffrey’s injury-prone reign
Justin Jefferson Putting in Work with His New Minnesota Vikings QB1
Credit: Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Twins This time last year, Justin Jefferson and the Minnesota Vikings were putting the finishing touches on what was then the richest non-quarterback contract (AAV) in the NFL, a deal that was finally completed in the first week of June, 2024. Now that he’s in purple for the foreseeable… Continue reading Justin Jefferson Putting in Work with His New Minnesota Vikings QB1
Update on Vikings Cornerstone Lineman Sparks New Optimism
Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports Maybe a Week 1 return isn’t too ambitious after all. Christian Darrisaw, a Vikings cornerstone player, is working back from a torn ACL from the Week 8 loss to the Rams. On Monday, head coach Kevin O’Connell had nothing but good things to say about his left tackle, praising the… Continue reading Update on Vikings Cornerstone Lineman Sparks New Optimism