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
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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
Dunk Leads NDSU Women’s Golf to Finish Tied for Second Place at the Jackrabbit Invitational
Story Links BOULDER CITY, Nev. – Sophomore Hannah Dunk tied for third place as the North Dakota State women’s golf team came in tied for second place on Tuesday at the Jackrabbit Invitational. Dunk (75-68-74—217) shot a career-low 217 to finish +1 in the tournament in a tie for third… Continue reading Dunk Leads NDSU Women’s Golf to Finish Tied for Second Place at the Jackrabbit Invitational
The Packers And Vikings Just Helped Ryan Poles Look Brilliant
Ryan Poles sensed a problem as free agency approached. He needed help for the Chicago Bears’ interior offensive line. However, as information flowed in about the market, one thing became apparent: It was going to get expensive fast. Rather than bite the bullet and prepare his coffers, Poles became proactive. He traded 4th and 6th… Continue reading The Packers And Vikings Just Helped Ryan Poles Look Brilliant
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
Longtime Vikings Starter Could Be on the Chopping Block
Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have been active in free agency, pretty much universally drawing praise for their actions. General manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signed cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and brought back Byron Murphy Jr. on Monday before going on a spending spree on Tuesday to solidify the trenches. Longtime Vikings Starter Could Be on… Continue reading Longtime Vikings Starter Could Be on the Chopping Block
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
Minnesota Vikings stay the course at QB, letting Sam Darnold go
It meant the Vikings would have a new starting quarterback in 2024: either Sam Darnold, whom they signed to a one-year contract hours later, or the passer they planned to draft in the first round in April (which became Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy). It also meant that the Vikings, when given the choice between a costly… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings stay the course at QB, letting Sam Darnold go