Not even the most optimistic fan could draw up the Minnesota Wild’s start this season. At 11-2-3, the Wild have done what last year’s team couldn’t, banking wins and putting themselves in playoff position ahead of Thanksgiving. But while the Wild have proven they belong in the playoff picture, they still need to prove they… Continue reading After Proving They Belong, the Wild Must Prove They Can Contend – Minnesota Wild
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Vikings’ middling run game makes it abundantly clear — they need help on the interior OL
Think about everything the Minnesota Vikings have tried to do to create a consistent run game over the last three seasons. They have used three different starting running backs: Dalvin Cook, Alexander Mattison and Aaron Jones. They added a physical tight end in free agency: Josh Oliver. They traded left guard Ezra Cleveland last year,… Continue reading Vikings’ middling run game makes it abundantly clear — they need help on the interior OL
The Wild’s Defense Is Good. So Why Can’t They Kill Penalties? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild have re-established their defensive identity this season, ranking second in the league in goals against per minute with elite underlying metrics to back up that performance. They’ve abandoned Dean Evason’s spread-out, high-flying offense for a more structured, low-event product. Rather than trading defense for more offensive chances, they rely on their best… Continue reading The Wild’s Defense Is Good. So Why Can’t They Kill Penalties? – Minnesota Wild