The Minnesota Wild’s injured and struggling defensive lineup is old news, but Bill Geurin and John Hynes learned from last season’s similar issues and planned ahead. David Jiricek is one contingency plan that has panned out. Minnesota sent an extensive package to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 6’4” Czech defenseman: Daemon Hunt A 2025… Continue reading David Jiricek Is Proving He Belongs In the NHL – Minnesota Wild
Tag: proving
Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Sam Darnold signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal to be a backup with the 49ers before the 2023 season. He signed a one-year, $10 million deal to be a bridge quarterback with the Vikings this offseason. After proving he is a starting NFL quarterback, Darnold’s price tag has gone way up. Darnold’s future beyond this… Continue reading Wes Phillips: Sam Darnold no longer has to worry about his future after proving he can play
Jared Spurgeon Is Proving He’s Still A Difference-Maker – Minnesota Wild
Coming off a frustrating season in which the Minnesota Wild missed the playoffs with little salary cap room to improve, Bill Guerin and the front office had few options. Minnesota was going to have to make internal improvements. Was that help going to come from prospects stepping up? Older players getting bounce-back seasons? Superstars giving even more than… Continue reading Jared Spurgeon Is Proving He’s Still A Difference-Maker – Minnesota Wild
After Proving They Belong, the Wild Must Prove They Can Contend – Minnesota Wild
Not even the most optimistic fan could draw up the Minnesota Wild’s start this season. At 11-2-3, the Wild have done what last year’s team couldn’t, banking wins and putting themselves in playoff position ahead of Thanksgiving. But while the Wild have proven they belong in the playoff picture, they still need to prove they… Continue reading After Proving They Belong, the Wild Must Prove They Can Contend – Minnesota Wild