As a hockey fan, there are few more depressing months than the half a year without Minnesota Wild hockey. So, seeing as the Wild are creatures of habit and got eliminated from the postseason early, it’s time to be pessimistic again. The way I look at it is that there is always a chance to… Continue reading Does Bill Guerin Have the Right Vision For the Wild? – Minnesota Wild
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The Crystal Ball Says… – Daily Norseman
In my inaugural article for the DN, I discussed reasons for optimism in 2025. The first was key free agency additions, particularly in the trenches. This builds on the greatest free agent class the team has ever had in 2024. The second was an unwavering faith that J.J. McCarthy is the real deal. Our Montana.… Continue reading The Crystal Ball Says… – Daily Norseman
The Wild Shouldn’t Offload Rossi To Clear A 2026 Cap Logjam – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have an underreported problem coming up. Its name is 2026-27 cap space. It’s clear why that’s not the A-topic in Wild circles right now. There are juicier stories that will pay off much sooner: Kirill Kaprizov’s extension, Marco Rossi’s RFA status, and Danila Yurov’s arrival, to name a few. More than that,… Continue reading The Wild Shouldn’t Offload Rossi To Clear A 2026 Cap Logjam – Minnesota Wild
The Vikings Have an Underrated Star
Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Blake Cashman (51), linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0), cornerback Byron Murphy (7), and offensive linebacker Dallas Tucker (15) celebrates a fumble return that is later called dead against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images Every team in… Continue reading The Vikings Have an Underrated Star
Tyler Batty, a rookie DL for the Vikings and son of a cowboy, is easy to root for
How many horses does Layne Batty own? It’s a question he doesn’t want to answer. He has nothing to hide. It’s just that if he were to say the number out loud, his wife, Peg, might cut him off from buying and raising more. Layne is a cowboy in every sense of the word. A… Continue reading Tyler Batty, a rookie DL for the Vikings and son of a cowboy, is easy to root for
We Found the Vikings’ Dark Horse Player
Jan 27, 2021; Mobile, AL, USA; San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) during National practice at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports. The Minnesota Vikings’ depth chart contains 90 humans at the moment and will lose 37 players by the end of summer. The Vikings have a few deep sleepers on… Continue reading We Found the Vikings’ Dark Horse Player
Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL’s biggest wild card in 2025? Plus, five sneaky-good games in the schedule release
O’Connell has shown the ability to adapt and adjust to different quarterbacks, accentuating the strengths of each one. In his three years with Minnesota, KOC has impressively game-planned with Darnold, Kirk Cousins, Josh Dobbs, Nick Mullens and even Jaren Hall directing the offense. Since 2022, Vikings quarterbacks have combined to throw 95 touchdown passes against… Continue reading Is J.J. McCarthy the NFL’s biggest wild card in 2025? Plus, five sneaky-good games in the schedule release
The Vikings’ Cap Space is Sinking Faster Than a Boulder in Lake Minnetonka
Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings fans react during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports. Admittedly, I’m far from a nautical expert and nor am I a geological expert. What I do know, however, is that dropping a large boulder into Lake Minnetonka… Continue reading The Vikings’ Cap Space is Sinking Faster Than a Boulder in Lake Minnetonka
The Wild Are Letting the Tail Wag the Dog With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild
It isn’t news that Marco Rossi was “very disappointed” by how the Minnesota Wild used him in their six-game playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Eleven minutes a night is barely enough to break a sweat for a player who scored two playoff goals for an offense-needy team. In his exit meetings, Rossi asked… Continue reading The Wild Are Letting the Tail Wag the Dog With Marco Rossi – Minnesota Wild
Lee Stecklein Has Stepped Up For the Minnesota Frost – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Frost is up 2-1 against the Toronto Sceptres in the first series of the PWHL playoffs. The Frost have allowed at least 3 goals per game, but make up for it by repeatedly finding the back of the net. An unlikely point leader has emerged in this series. Defenseman Lee Stecklein. The 6-foot,… Continue reading Lee Stecklein Has Stepped Up For the Minnesota Frost – Minnesota Wild