Over the weekend, the Minnesota Wild broke the ice on their trade deadline. They traded for Gustav Nyquist, who they previously acquired at the 2022-23 trade deadline. Bringing Nyquist back is a bit puzzling, given he’s 35 and has 21 points in 57 games this season. Nyquist probably makes the Wild marginally better, but the… Continue reading The Wild Had Better Trade Targets Than Nyquist – Minnesota Wild
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Zuccarello Must Become More Than Kaprizov’s Wingman – Minnesota Wild
Bad news for the Minnesota Wild got worse over the weekend when Bill Guerin announced Kirill Kaprizov would miss more time than initially expected. Kaprizov is still leading the Wild with 52 points and was having a Hart Trophy-level campaign before injuries derailed his season. He has missed 15 games with a nagging lower-body injury.… Continue reading Zuccarello Must Become More Than Kaprizov’s Wingman – Minnesota Wild
Taylor Swift NFL Jersey More Popular Than Vikings’ Jefferson
UNDATED (WJON News) — One of the most popular jerseys in the National Football League belongs to someone you might not expect. A Taylor Swift NFL jersey comes in at number 8 in the most-searched-for jerseys this season. 2024 MTV Video Music Awards – ArrivalsDimitrios Kambouris, Getty Images Minnesota Vikings v Detroit LionsNic Antaya, Getty… Continue reading Taylor Swift NFL Jersey More Popular Than Vikings’ Jefferson
Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
As long as veteran running back Aaron Jones is on the roster, the question will come up whenever the Vikings play the Green Bay Packers. Is he looking forward to playing his former team? “I’m not going to give them any bulletin board material,” Jones said with a smile on Thursday afternoon at TCO Performance… Continue reading Vikings running back Aaron Jones eclipsed 1,000 yards. He’s meant even more than his production.
Sam Darnold’s breakout season makes the Vikings retaining the QB in 2025 easier said than done
The 12-2 Minnesota Vikings have been one of the most pleasant surprises in all the NFL this season. And in a few months, no one should be surprised by the contract quarterback Sam Darnold will be able to fetch. Depending on how this season ends and how free agency shakes out, Darnold could command the… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s breakout season makes the Vikings retaining the QB in 2025 easier said than done
Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17
The Seattle Seahawks’ postseason hopes suffered a massive setback following Sunday Night Football’s 30-13 Week 15 loss to the Green Bay Packers. The Los Angeles Rams took over control of the NFC West division as a result. Seattle’s playoff chances plummeted to 37.2% to win the division, and 35.1% to make the postseason, per Brady… Continue reading Seahawks win over Vikings in Week 16 would mean more than a victory in Week 17
Lions’ St. Brown says he’d rather face Vikings than Packers in playoffs
On the latest episode of their podcast, Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was asked by his brother, Saints WR Equanimous St. Brown, if he’d rather play the Vikings or the Packers in the playoffs. He went with the Vikings. “We haven’t played the Vikings a second time yet, but I would probably say the… Continue reading Lions’ St. Brown says he’d rather face Vikings than Packers in playoffs
These Vikings are a lot better than they were in 2022
DANE MIZUTANI Pioneer Press As the Vikings filed into the locker room after grinding out a 23-22 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium, head coach Kevin O’Connell gathered his players in a circle and delivered his postgame speech. The intimate moment has become appointment viewing for the fan base, because the Vikings post… Continue reading These Vikings are a lot better than they were in 2022
Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying
EAGAN, Minn. — This is going as expected. Vikings players and coaches are being asked about Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, and their responses all sound the same. Kevin O’Connell, the head coach, says he has tremendous respect for Cousins. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores called him a “great quarterback.” Offensive coordinator Wes Phillips is looking… Continue reading Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota means more than the Vikings are saying
David Jiricek Offers the Wild More Than Raw Talent – Minnesota Wild
By the time Saturday’s Minnesota Wild game starts, the team will have heisted No. 6 overall pick David Jiricek from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Daemon Hunt, the Wild’s most NHL-ready defense prospect, will be sent the other way along with a first-round pick in 2025, a third in 2026, a second in 2027, and… Continue reading David Jiricek Offers the Wild More Than Raw Talent – Minnesota Wild