On Tuesday, the Xcel Energy Center witnessed a final outpouring of gratitude for an icon. After Leo Carlsson clanked a goal off the legendary posts, Marc-Andre Fleury gave them one last heartfelt thank-you pat. Of course, maybe that was overshadowed by the 19,000 in attendance roaring as the magical, surprise end of Fleury’s regular season career played… Continue reading Marc-Andre Fleury’s Send-Off Completed An Emotional Rollercoaster – Minnesota Wild
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Chalky championship runs — a new trend or classic fool’s gold?
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert If it feels like this recent run of champions, and sports as a whole, has been a little bit chalky and predictable, that feeling would be accurate. What has resulted for underdog and contrarian bettors has been a bit of a dry spell. So, while there’s little solace to… Continue reading Chalky championship runs — a new trend or classic fool’s gold?
Wild Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Ducks – Wilderness Walk
Vegas will finish with 108-110 points. They have played at a 108 point pace in the 76 games with Jack Eichel on the ice. In 41 games Kaprizov played with the Wild, including the 3 while he was attempting to play through an injury prior to surgery, the team accumulated points at a 106 point… Continue reading Wild Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Ducks – Wilderness Walk
Jared Spurgeon Isn’t Getting Enough Credit For His Impact This Year – Minnesota Wild
In a game like hockey, where momentum, pressure, and emotions dictate the outcomes of games, a team’s captain can often be the spark that pushes the team to new heights. Some teams have captains like Alex Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby, whose offense can carry a team. However, the players you hear about the least often… Continue reading Jared Spurgeon Isn’t Getting Enough Credit For His Impact This Year – Minnesota Wild
Where Is Minnesota Scoring From? And Will It Work In the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild
In my last piece, I described the Minnesota Wild’s defensive breakdowns. The Wild has struggled to put the puck in the net this season, but have still clinched a playoff spot. Now that Minnesota is facing off against the Las Vegas Golden Knights in the first round, let’s tackle what the Wild are doing right… Continue reading Where Is Minnesota Scoring From? And Will It Work In the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild
Playing Zeev Buium Would Help the Wild’s Short- and Long-Term Goals – Minnesota Wild
Tonight’s not the night. The Minnesota Wild announced that Zeev Buium won’t play Tuesday as the team tries to sew up their playoff spot in Game 82. If the team isn’t willing to put their top prospect into the lineup for a must-win game against the 35-37-8 Anaheim Ducks, it’s far from guaranteed that he’d… Continue reading Playing Zeev Buium Would Help the Wild’s Short- and Long-Term Goals – Minnesota Wild
Brock Boeser Is the Perfect Wild Offseason Target – Minnesota Wild
All eyes in Minnesota are on the playoffs and the arrival of highly-touted prospect Zeev Buium. While getting mixed up in the end-of-season excitement is easy, the off-season will be upon us in short order. The Minnesota Wild will finally have some cap room this offseason after the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter contracts expire.… Continue reading Brock Boeser Is the Perfect Wild Offseason Target – Minnesota Wild
Lunchbreak: Kevin O'Connell Describes Faith-Building Throws by J.J. McCarthy – Minnesota Vikings
Lunchbreak: Kevin O’Connell Describes Faith-Building Throws by J.J. McCarthy Minnesota Vikings Why the Vikings Are Betting Big on J.J. McCarthy Sports Illustrated Aaron Jones: J.J. McCarthy is a winner NBC Sports Packers fans can only laugh at possible Aaron Rodgers alternative for Vikings Lombardi Ave J.J. McCarthy is ready for the season to start and prove everyone wrong Vikings Wire… Continue reading Lunchbreak: Kevin O'Connell Describes Faith-Building Throws by J.J. McCarthy – Minnesota Vikings
Which Brock Faber Is Going To the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild
When Brock Faber inked the contract extension that will make him the Minnesota Wild’s highest-paid defenseman next year, general manager Bill Guerin made his expectations clear regarding what he wanted for the $8.5 million AAV. Brock Faber. “You’re getting this because of who you are as a player and a person,” the GM told his… Continue reading Which Brock Faber Is Going To the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild
Freddy Gaudreau Has Quietly Had the Bounce-Back Season the Wild Need – Minnesota Wild
I wrote off Freddy Gaudreau after his utterly miserable season last year. In the first year of a new five-year extension handed out by Bill Guerin, Gaudreau made what looked like one of the dumbest moves in the NHL. Gaudreau was separated from Kirill Kaprizov and Mats Zuccarello, faced injuries, and looked dreadful, leading to… Continue reading Freddy Gaudreau Has Quietly Had the Bounce-Back Season the Wild Need – Minnesota Wild