A wise man once said, “God did not send David to slay Goliath. He sent Goliath to prove to David that what resides in him is a giant slayer.” Welcome to Round 1 against the Pacific Division champions. The Vegas Golden Knights are tremendous offensively this year. They rank second in the league in five-on-five… Continue reading What Will Be the Wild’s ‘Sling That Slays the Giant’ In Vegas? – Minnesota Wild
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What Hope Is There For the Wild Against the Vegas Golden Knights? – Minnesota Wild
After the Minnesota Wild clinched their playoff spot on Tuesday, the FanDuel Sports Network flashed a graphic across the screen. The stat? Most Western Conference playoff appearances over the last 11 years, and the Minnesota Wild were first with nine. It’s a stat that’s simultaneously impressive and meaningless, like Tracy McGrady leading the NBA in… Continue reading What Hope Is There For the Wild Against the Vegas Golden Knights? – Minnesota Wild
What is the Vikings’ Biggest Current Need?
We are officially two weeks away from the 2025 NFL Draft in that state just to our east, and as things stand right now our Minnesota Vikings still only have four picks. While a lot of folks want the Vikings to trade back, they’re going to have to make a pick eventually. . .well, you… Continue reading What is the Vikings’ Biggest Current Need?
What Should the Wild’s Playoff Lineup Be When Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Return? – Minnesota Wild
As the Minnesota Wild approach the final four games of the regular season, it’s hard not to see them as an embattled group that, after withstanding lousy injury luck, continues to hang onto their position by only the thinnest of margins. However, help is on the way, and not a moment too soon. It sounds… Continue reading What Should the Wild’s Playoff Lineup Be When Kaprizov and Eriksson Ek Return? – 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
Who Is Gunnarwolfe Fontaine And What Is He Doing In Iowa? – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild are getting in on the college free agent game this spring, which is nothing new for the organization. College free agency has been a well from which Wild have drawn useful contributors like Nico Sturm, Nate Prosser, and Justin Fontaine. Not all of these signings work out, of course — just ask… Continue reading Who Is Gunnarwolfe Fontaine And What Is He Doing In Iowa? – Minnesota Wild
What To Bet Today: Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami
Sports are an everyday thing — meaning there is always an opportunity to throw down a few bucks. Currently, we’re in the midst of the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments, with the NBA and NHL playoffs approaching, and the new MLB season set to begin. Like we said, a lot of wagering options. With that,… Continue reading What To Bet Today: Jimmy Butler’s return to Miami
What the insiders are saying about Minnesota Vikings’ backup QB pursuit
The Aaron Rodgers speculation is finally behind us. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported on Wednesday morning that the Vikings have rejected trade calls on J.J. McCarthy, are moving forward with the 22-year-old as their starting quarterback, and are not pursuing Rodgers. It’s the news the vast majority of Minnesota’s fan base has been longing for.… Continue reading What the insiders are saying about Minnesota Vikings’ backup QB pursuit
What Do We Make Of Matt Boldy’s Down Season? – Minnesota Wild
It was easy to come away from Monday’s 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings and think that Matt Boldy was a difference-maker for the Minnesota Wild. The fourth-year winger set up the game-winning goal on the power play by feeding a beautiful cross-ice pass to Mats Zuccarello, who promptly sent it past Darcy Kuemper. … Continue reading What Do We Make Of Matt Boldy’s Down Season? – 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