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Former Vikings Defender Says Goodbye to the Sport

Dec 8, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings fullback C.J. Ham (30) and defensive lineman Jaleel Johnson (94) celebrate after the game against Detroit Lions at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports With free agency ongoing, Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has gotten a ton of praise for his actions in the… Continue reading Former Vikings Defender Says Goodbye to the Sport

NDSU’s Matt Larsen Named NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

Story Links 2024-25 NACDA ADs of the Year CLEVELAND – The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced North Dakota State’s Matt Larsen as one of four recipients of the NACDA AD of the Year award in the Football Championship Subdivision on Monday, March… Continue reading NDSU’s Matt Larsen Named NACDA Athletics Director of the Year

Could the Wild Realistically Miss the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild

Is panic begging to set in for the Wild as they lack motivation and goal-scoring? Listen to the pandemonium on the latest episode of Wilderness Talk! Think you could write a story like this? Hockey Wilderness wants you to develop your voice, find an audience, and we’ll pay you to do it. Just fill out… Continue reading Could the Wild Realistically Miss the Playoffs? – Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Vikings rise from the ashes with 14-win season after J.J. McCarthy’s preseason injury sparks unexpected momentum and fierce determination for success

Early Challenges The season began under a cloud of doubt. A key preseason injury to a highly-touted player set expectations low. Doubt surrounded the team as many anticipated a difficult road ahead, with key moments already weighing heavily on the collective mindset. Unforeseen Momentum Despite the setback, the team displayed a remarkable resurgence. A surge… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings rise from the ashes with 14-win season after J.J. McCarthy’s preseason injury sparks unexpected momentum and fierce determination for success

Playing David Jiricek Might Solve Multiple Problems For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

In many ways, David Jiricek is effectively the Minnesota Wild’s trade deadline pickup. Minnesota parted with its 2025 first-round draft pick to land the disgruntled top defenseman prospect, which might have contributed to a quiet trade deadline during which the Wild made few moves to boost its struggling offense.  To be clear, that opportunity cost… Continue reading Playing David Jiricek Might Solve Multiple Problems For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

Does Justin Brazeau Have the Skill To Adapt To Hynes’ Systems? – Minnesota Wild

The narrative around Justin Brazeau has shifted quickly since the Minnesota Wild acquired him on March 6. In his initial tweet about the trade, Michael Russo called Brazeau “good down low below the dots and around the net.” He credited Brazeau with good hands and net-front ability. Perhaps Brazeau would bring the size the Wild… Continue reading Does Justin Brazeau Have the Skill To Adapt To Hynes’ Systems? – Minnesota Wild

What Is the Wild’s Plan In Net Next Year? – Minnesota Wild

The Minnesota Wild left their goaltending situation alone during a stressful pre-playoff trade deadline. However, Marc-Andre Fleury announced his retirement last April, so the team must make a major decision this summer. Filip Gustavsson will enter the third year of his contract with a $3.75 million yearly cap hit. The Wild are unlikely to move… Continue reading What Is the Wild’s Plan In Net Next Year? – Minnesota Wild

Bill Guerin’s Future Is Rooted In the Present – Minnesota Wild

Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin addressed reporters last Friday afternoon. The NHL trade deadline had passed, and all the big deals seemed to come within the Central Division. The Dallas Stars got Mikko Rantanen. The Colorado Avalanche landed Brock Nelson. Draft picks flew through the air while Guerin and the Wild stood idle. It… Continue reading Bill Guerin’s Future Is Rooted In the Present – Minnesota Wild

Are Brazeau and Nyquist Enough To Keep the Wild Afloat? – Minnesota Wild

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