Bill Guerin won the Stanley Cup twice as a player. He won his first with the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and another with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. I will focus on the 2009 championship because it’s more recent and relevant. Still, that 1995 team was fun. It was in a lockout year, so… Continue reading The Wild Might Still Be Playing With One Hand Behind Their Back Next Year – Minnesota Wild
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New defensive line has ‘tricks up their sleeve’
Vikings defensive tackle Harrison Phillips said Monday that less can be more, as far as his role. But Phillips said that speaks to the Vikings’ crowded defensive line room as much as to the 29-year-old’s desire to make sure he’s as healthy as possible by season’s end. Part of the Vikings’ expensive offseason included signing… Continue reading New defensive line has ‘tricks up their sleeve’
The Minnesota Wild Devalued Their Best Trade Asset – Minnesota Wild
As a trader, Bill Guerin is all about fair value. While other general managers might seek to fleece their brethren, Guerin believes conducting business that way is bad for a team in the long term. Back when he first got the gig, the Minnesota Wild GM said, “One of the great lessons I learned from… Continue reading The Minnesota Wild Devalued Their Best Trade Asset – Minnesota Wild
The Frost Cleaned Things Up Defensively En Route To Winning Their Second Championship – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Frost are back-to-back Walter Cup Champions after a nail-biting 2-1 overtime win against the Ottawa Charge Monday night. The Frost had a home-ice advantage and already had 2 wins going into Game 4. However, it was important for Minnesota to end the series here. A loss would have shifted the momentum in the… Continue reading The Frost Cleaned Things Up Defensively En Route To Winning Their Second Championship – Minnesota Wild
Vikings sign four of their five draft picks
The Vikings signed four of their five draft picks Thursday, the team announced. Minnesota now has third-round wide receiver Tai Felton, fifth-round defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, sixth-round linebacker Kobe King and sixth-round tight end Gavin Bartholomew under contract. First-round pick Donovan Jackson, who was selected 24th overall, is unsigned. The Vikings hold their rookie minicamp… Continue reading Vikings sign four of their five draft picks
Wild Need To Lock In Their PK Or Stay Out Of the Box – Minnesota Wild
This season, the Minnesota Wild implemented a successful tactic to lower their shorthanded goals against. Don’t take penalties. The Wild ended this season ranked 30th overall for penalty kill, with a 72.4% success rate. However, they only have 612 penalties in minutes (PIM), compared to the Florida Panthers, who have the most with 843. Minnesota… Continue reading Wild Need To Lock In Their PK Or Stay Out Of the Box – Minnesota Wild
Lions’ Jameson Williams Puts Vikings WRs in Their Place With New Comments
The Detroit Lions and the Minnesota Vikings were the class of the NFC North during the 2024 season as the two combined for 29 wins and just five losses over the course of their respective 17-game campaigns. While both teams had extremely impressive overall records in their own right, Detroit’s offensive attack was far more… Continue reading Lions’ Jameson Williams Puts Vikings WRs in Their Place With New Comments
The Wild Can Start Filling Out Their Christmas List In April – Minnesota Wild
Last Christmas was an incredible time to be a fan of the Minnesota Wild. The Wild got off to a strong start and climbed toward the top of the standings. While fans were opening their presents, Minnesota was preparing to visit the Dallas Stars and looking to make a push to catch the Winnipeg Jets… Continue reading The Wild Can Start Filling Out Their Christmas List In April – Minnesota Wild
What if Zach Parise and Ryan Suter Finished Their Contracts in Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
Let’s take the emotion out of it for just a bit. No, I’m not talking about the Wild’s current skid, which has suddenly thrust them into a perilous position in the standings, threatening their once-locked playoff spot. There will be plenty of time to write and read about the Wild’s end-of-season collapse should they fail… Continue reading What if Zach Parise and Ryan Suter Finished Their Contracts in Minnesota? – Minnesota Wild
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