Luke Sims is skiing and the great Tony Abbott fills in as a guest this week! He joins Justin Hein and Justin Wiggins in breaking down the Minnesota Wild trade deadline and if their additions are enough to stop the current skid they find themselves on. Plus we play a game of “If I were… Continue reading Are Brazeau and Nyquist Enough To Keep the Wild Afloat? – Minnesota Wild
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The Wild Need More From Their Goaltending Duo – Minnesota Wild
When the Minnesota Wild was sitting atop the NHL standings at the beginning of December, Kirill Kaprizov made headlines for being a Hart Trophy candidate. While Kaprizov did a lot of heavy lifting, the Wild’s goaltenders deserved much of the credit. Filip Gustavsson appeared to be a Vezina Trophy candidate, while Marc-Andre Fleury provided solid,… Continue reading The Wild Need More From Their Goaltending Duo – Minnesota Wild
Bill Guerin Is the Closest Thing the NHL Has To Jerry Jones – Minnesota Wild
In October, The Athletic revealed that Bill Guerin had presented Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold with a five-year plan. “It’s about becoming a true contender,” Guerin said. “I don’t want to try to fool anybody. I don’t think we’ve been serious contenders in the past. I just don’t. And we’re trying to get there.” Guerin… Continue reading Bill Guerin Is the Closest Thing the NHL Has To Jerry Jones – Minnesota Wild
Sources – Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. returning on $66M deal
Mar 10, 2025, 09:55 PM ET Minnesota Vikings cornerback Byron Murphy Jr. is returning on a three-year, $66 million deal, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. The Vikings announced the deal but did not disclose terms. Murphy got a second opportunity at the free agency market at age 27 for a number of factors.… Continue reading Sources – Vikings CB Byron Murphy Jr. returning on $66M deal
Marat Khusnutdinov, We Hardly Knew Ye – Minnesota Wild
“Asset Management” is something of a hockey-writer buzzword. Usually, it’s a euphemism writers use to say they didn’t like something a GM did. In this case, that’s partly true. However, along with that perspective, the Marat Khusnutdinov trade seems to be a failure of patience. In the interest of maximizing playoff chances this year, management… Continue reading Marat Khusnutdinov, We Hardly Knew Ye – Minnesota Wild
Reports: Colts sign former Vikings S Cam Bynum to $60M deal – Field Level Media – Professional sports content solutions
Safety Cam Bynum will be dancing his way to Indianapolis after agreeing to a four-year contract worth $60 million, according to multiple sources Monday. Bynum, who garnered attention with his in-game celebrations, is coming off his fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings, who drafted him in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2020 NFL… Continue reading Reports: Colts sign former Vikings S Cam Bynum to $60M deal – Field Level Media – Professional sports content solutions
More Bananas? Gustav Nyquist Traded Back To The Minnesota Wild (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild
The Wild traded for Gustav Nyquist once again! This time giving up a 2026 second-round pick for him. All three guys (for the first time in a while) analyze what this means for the Wild and where the Wild could go from here. If you have any questions you’d like us to address in the… Continue reading More Bananas? Gustav Nyquist Traded Back To The Minnesota Wild (Podcast) – Minnesota Wild
Marat Khusnutdinov Can Find His Swagger In Iowa – Minnesota Wild
I remember exactly when I knew without a doubt that Marco Rossi was ready for the NHL. It was the weekend of January 20 during the 2022-23 season, and the Iowa Wild were playing back-to-back home games against the Milwaukee Admirals. The Minnesota Wild had sent Rossi down to the AHL earlier that season after… Continue reading Marat Khusnutdinov Can Find His Swagger In Iowa – Minnesota Wild
The Dallas Stars Just Upped the Ante For the Wild’s “Christmas Morning” – Minnesota Wild
If you’re a Minnesota Wild fan sick of the team being handcuffed by their salary cap situation, don’t worry, you’re not alone. After a trade deadline where the Wild were active but without much impact, general manager Bill Guerin sounded exhausted by the last four years of Cap Hell. “We couldn’t do anything else,” Guerin said… Continue reading The Dallas Stars Just Upped the Ante For the Wild’s “Christmas Morning” – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Need To Turn Back the Clock To Fuel A Playoff Run – Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild fans had a case of déjà vu over the weekend. Stuck in the middle of a stretch where they lost three out of four games coming out of the 4 Nations Tournament, general manager Bill Guerin got on the phone and acquired Gustav Nyquist from the Nashville Predators for a 2026 second-round pick.… Continue reading The Wild Need To Turn Back the Clock To Fuel A Playoff Run – Minnesota Wild