There Are No Easy Playoff Paths For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

Even after dropping two straight games on back-to-back nights by a combined score of 8-1, the Minnesota Wild are still a relative lock to make it into the playoffs. As of Wednesday, Evolving-Hockey has their playoff odds at 90.4%. Barring a total collapse, the only question left is who they’ll play — more specifically, where… Continue reading There Are No Easy Playoff Paths For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

Vinnie Hinostroza Has Found A Home In Minnesota – Minnesota Wild

When we think of the face of the league, Alex Ovechkin, Sidney Crosby, or Connor McDavid come to mind. All talented players who have been integral players on the same team since their rookie year. However, most NHL careers are not this steady or consistent.  Vinnie Hinostroza is an example of a talented player who… Continue reading Vinnie Hinostroza Has Found A Home In Minnesota – Minnesota Wild

An Optimist, A Pessimist and A Rationalist Discuss the Wild’s Fate – Minnesota Wild

“It is going to be alright. It’s all good!” “This team is so awful. I’m angry!” “Listen, this is exactly what you’d expect to happen, so really, it is what it is. Just go with the flow, bro.” Odds are that when you think of the Minnesota Wild right now, a phrase that sounds like… Continue reading An Optimist, A Pessimist and A Rationalist Discuss the Wild’s Fate – Minnesota Wild

The Newest Viking … with the Most Upside

Stephen Lew-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings have welcomed about a dozen new players from free agency and a fancy trade for running back Jordan Mason. The Newest Viking … with the Most Upside The team built the offensive and defensive trenches this offseason, in addition to onboarding some promising young cornerbacks. Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports… Continue reading The Newest Viking … with the Most Upside

Wild Keep Losing And It Won’t Get Much Better – Wilderness Walk

That’s Wild On Tuesday night, the Wild succumbed to the Vegas Golden Knights by a score of 5-1. While it is a loss that some could have expected with their missing players and the Golden Knights being a very, very good team, it still hurt. With their previous shutout loss to the Dallas Stars, and… Continue reading Wild Keep Losing And It Won’t Get Much Better – Wilderness Walk

Can A Fully Healthy Wild Team Compete In the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild have had awful injury luck, with over half a dozen core players missing time. The bubonic plague has struck this team. Only two players have played in every game for the Wild: Matt Boldy and Freddy Gaudreau.  Team pillars Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek, Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin, Marcus Foligno, Jake Middleton,… Continue reading Can A Fully Healthy Wild Team Compete In the Playoffs? – 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

NFL Rumors: Vikings Land Jason Kelce-Like Protector for J.J. McCarthy as Kevin O'Connell Receives Major Kirk Cousins News – EssentiallySports

NFL Rumors: Vikings Land Jason Kelce-Like Protector for J.J. McCarthy as Kevin O’Connell Receives Major Kirk Cousins News  EssentiallySports Meet the Prospect: Grey Zabel  detroitlions.com Vikings capture versatile protector Grey Zabel for J.J. McCarthy as Kevin O’Connell receives shocking news about Kirk Cousins in high-stakes NFL Draft battle  Motorcycle Sports Australia Detroit Lions top-30 visit and pre-draft meeting… Continue reading NFL Rumors: Vikings Land Jason Kelce-Like Protector for J.J. McCarthy as Kevin O'Connell Receives Major Kirk Cousins News – EssentiallySports

The Wild Can’t Underestimate the Value Of Centers – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild are coming up on another offseason, and you know what that means: It’s time for Marco Rossi trade rumor corner. The Wild’s young center has been in the rumor mill for each of the past two offseasons, and it appears his 22 goals and 54 points in 70 games (so far) may… Continue reading The Wild Can’t Underestimate the Value Of Centers – Minnesota Wild

Jared Spurgeon Got Mad Against the Kings. Then He Got Even. – Minnesota Wild

Brian Burke, the former NHL executive turned hockey luminary, has a theory about officiating in hockey. The first call of a game is the most important one because it sets the standard for the rest of the night. It lets players and coaches know where the line is and gives them an idea of what… Continue reading Jared Spurgeon Got Mad Against the Kings. Then He Got Even. – Minnesota Wild