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Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild

January 16th, 2023. That was the day a 21-year-old Matt Boldy signed a new seven-year, $49 million deal to stay in Minnesota through the 2029-30 season. Boldy signed his contract extension during the middle of a season in which he scored 31 goals and ended his second season with 63 points.  Bill Guerin handed this… Continue reading Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild

Liam Ohgren Is Showing Us the Difference Between A Good Prospect and A Great One – Minnesota Wild

In recent seasons, Minnesota Wild fans have been spoiled by seeing what a future superstar looks like in their first NHL games. Kirill Kaprizov scored an overtime winner in his NHL debut, Brock Faber looked right at home in playoff action, and Matt Boldy catalyzed Kevin Fiala’s career year in 2021-22.  It’s safe to say… Continue reading Liam Ohgren Is Showing Us the Difference Between A Good Prospect and A Great One – Minnesota Wild

Vikings Just-Over-Halfway Season Report – Daily Norseman

The Minnesota Vikings have moved to 7-2 in their first nine games after managing to prevail in Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon. And with that victory, the Vikings move past the half way point in the season. Over the first half of the season, the Vikings have compiled a lot of good plays and stats, and… Continue reading Vikings Just-Over-Halfway Season Report – Daily Norseman

Zeev Buium’s Impact Goes Further Than the Stat Sheet – Minnesota Wild

  When the Minnesota Wild drafted Zeev Buium at 12th overall, experts and fans lauded the pick as a draft steal. The excitement was well-founded. Buium put together one of the best freshman seasons as a defenseman in recent NCAA memory. His 50 points ranked as the second-best mark by an NCAA defenseman since 2009-10.… Continue reading Zeev Buium’s Impact Goes Further Than the Stat Sheet – Minnesota Wild

Freddy Gaudreau’s Quietly Great Start Is No Longer So Quiet – Minnesota Wild

Freddy Gaudreau entered Thursday night’s game with zero points in eight games. On paper, it was a near-exact mirror to the start of his 2023-24 season, when he went pointless in nine games before scoring his first goal on November 28. In that start, Gaudreau dealt with an injury and the scrutiny that comes with… Continue reading Freddy Gaudreau’s Quietly Great Start Is No Longer So Quiet – Minnesota Wild

Fleury Feels The Love In Pittsburgh – Wilderness Walk

Quote Every NHL franchise is now worth at least $1 billion in the newest valuation. There goes my plan to win the lottery and buy an NHL franchise. ☹️ I don’t mind us sending off Fleury into retirement, and there’s probably one more big game in Montreal that will be about him. However, these games need… Continue reading Fleury Feels The Love In Pittsburgh – Wilderness Walk

Yakov Trenin Is On the Marcus Foligno Track – Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild fans are looking at the ice, watching the controversial grinder of a forward their favorite team paid a big price for in the offseason with a four-year contract. He’s got one point in his last 14 games, and though the Wild have played well, they’re still thinking This was the guy who was… Continue reading Yakov Trenin Is On the Marcus Foligno Track – Minnesota Wild

GM Guerin Not Talking To Kaprizov About Extension Mid-season – Wilderness Walk

That’s Wild Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin spoke with NHL.com in a quick little Q&A and Kirill Kaprizov’s new contract came up. While he can sign the player as soon as July 1, 2025 to a contract extension, talks could be had beforehand — but, Guerin is not going to be doing that anytime soon.… Continue reading GM Guerin Not Talking To Kaprizov About Extension Mid-season – Wilderness Walk

Assessing how long MIN defense can carry the load – NBC Sports

Assessing how long MIN defense can carry the load  NBC Sports Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings — Entering Week 11  Daily Norseman Vikings predictions at NFL midseason: How about 11 wins — and a playoff victory?  The New York Times 4 Most Surprising Vikings Players at Season Midpoint  VikingsTerritory.com Ten Things We Know about The Vikings After Week… Continue reading Assessing how long MIN defense can carry the load – NBC Sports