The Minnesota Wild got more than a shot in the arm after Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek’s return on Wednesday night. The team and fans got a reprieve from three-plus months of depressingly boring hockey. From Kaprizov’s injury on December 23 until Tuesday, the Wild ranked 31st in total goals and tied for dead-last… Continue reading Should One Game Change the Wild’s Playoff Expectations? – Minnesota Wild
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What Should the Wild’s Playoff Lineup Be When Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Return? – Minnesota Wild
As the Minnesota Wild approach the final four games of the regular season, it’s hard not to see them as an embattled group that, after withstanding lousy injury luck, continues to hang onto their position by only the thinnest of margins. However, help is on the way, and not a moment too soon. It sounds… Continue reading What Should the Wild’s Playoff Lineup Be When Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Return? – Minnesota Wild
Should the Wild Ride Gustavsson Through the Playoffs? (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild
Justin Hein and Luke Sims discuss the upcoming stretch of Wild hockey, including the last four pivotal games. The Wild are playing Gus more than they ever have before. Is that sustainable for the up-and-down goaltender? The Wild don’t really have a choice. What could the addition of Zeev Buium look like for the Wild… Continue reading Should the Wild Ride Gustavsson Through the Playoffs? (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild
The Zeev Buium Era Should Start This Season – Minnesota Wild
Brock Faber set an unrealistic standard for Minnesota Wild defensive prospects. The former Golden Gopher came straight from getting to the National Championship Game to the NHL lineup for a playoff team. The smooth-skating defenseman got all of 40 minutes of regular-season warm-up time before stepping into a regular shift during the playoffs. Welcome to… Continue reading The Zeev Buium Era Should Start This Season – Minnesota Wild
Should JJ Peterka Be On Minnesota’s Radar This Offseason? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are only months away from being players in the marketplace. For the past four years, Bill Guerin’s front office has scraped by on cheap extensions for key players, hometown discounts, and backfilling through the minor leagues. Signing impact free agents like Jake Guentzel, Dougie Hamilton, and the late Johnny Gaudreau were never… Continue reading Should JJ Peterka Be On Minnesota’s Radar This Offseason? – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Should Go All-In On A Dylan Larkin Trade – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild should acquire a top-six forward at the March 7 trade deadline. The Wild have dealt with myriad injuries this year, including recently placing Kirill Kaprizov on Long-Term Injured Reserved (LTIR). By doing so, the Wild have opened more cap space. Minnesota will also have more salary cap once the offseason starts. With… Continue reading The Wild Should Go All-In On A Dylan Larkin Trade – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Should Recreate Pittsburgh’s HBK Line – Minnesota Wild
I know what you’re thinking. Marat Khusnutdinov is who he is, and he isn’t going to improve his offensive production dramatically. He’s worse than Connor Dewar. Khusnutdinov has been a replacement-level player. However, the Minnesota Wild should acknowledge why keeping Khusnutdinov in the fold is important. Hunter Haight has better pure skill than Khusnutdinov. People… Continue reading The Wild Should Recreate Pittsburgh’s HBK Line – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Should The Vikings Spend Big On A Guard?
There was good news yesterday. The league announced the cap would fall between 277.5M and 281.5M. This gives the Vikings more cap space to try and sign free agents. Which free agents though? Obviously interior offensive line and defensive tackle are areas most want to see them address first. But cornerback and possibly safety are… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Should The Vikings Spend Big On A Guard?
Craig Carton: Vikings should not give the ‘keys’ to J.J. McCarthy
Aug 2, 2024; Eagan, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) and quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warm up during practice at Vikings training camp in Eagan, MN. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports There is still some debate on whether or not the Minnesota Vikings should bring Sam Darnold back in 2025. Although the… Continue reading Craig Carton: Vikings should not give the ‘keys’ to J.J. McCarthy
The Wild Should Go Big Game Hunting This Summer – Minnesota Wild
For the last few years, the phrase “cost certainty” has been used frequently within the Xcel Energy Center walls. An informal poll shows only “Michelob Golden Light” and “Kirill the Thrill” have been used more often during the Minnesota Wild’s dead cap hit era. Bill Guerin has often used the term when describing his approach to… Continue reading The Wild Should Go Big Game Hunting This Summer – Minnesota Wild