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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Marco Rossi Can Prove the Doubters Wrong… But Does It Matter? – Minnesota Wild
34 years after his Austrian countryman staved it off, Judgement Day has finally arrived for Marco Rossi. After completing two 82-game campaigns in a row, piling up 45 goals and 100 points in the process, Rossi has won much of the State of Hockey over with his play. For good reason: He’s as responsible as… Continue reading Marco Rossi Can Prove the Doubters Wrong… But Does It Matter? – Minnesota Wild
The Wild (And The Rest of the NHL) Would Benefit From A Different Playoff Format – Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild finally made the playoffs. Once they earned the loser’s points in the Anaheim Ducks game, they ensured they would chase the Stanley Cup for the 10th time in the past 13 seasons, drawing an opening round matchup with the Vegas Golden Knights. When the Wild take the ice for the first game… Continue reading The Wild (And The Rest of the NHL) Would Benefit From A Different Playoff Format – Minnesota Wild
The Wild Enter the Playoffs Doing the Same Thing and Expecting Different Results – Minnesota Wild
On March 30, 2021, Matt Boldy left Boston College and signed with the Minnesota Wild after St. Cloud State eliminated BC. Minnesota assigned him to the Iowa Wild, where he had 18 points in 14 games. However, despite his production in Des Moines, the Wild didn’t call him up for their playoff series against the… Continue reading The Wild Enter the Playoffs Doing the Same Thing and Expecting Different Results – Minnesota Wild
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
Can the Wild Find A Weakness In the Knights’ Armor? – Minnesota Wild
The last time the Minnesota Wild met the Vegas Golden Knights in the playoffs was a thrilling series. It came down to Game 7 in Vegas, and the Wild eventually lost to a team that reached the Western Conference Finals. The names and faces of those teams look a lot different now. The last time… Continue reading Can the Wild Find A Weakness In the Knights’ Armor? – Minnesota Wild
Marc-Andre Fleury’s Send-Off Completed An Emotional Rollercoaster – Minnesota Wild
On Tuesday, the Xcel Energy Center witnessed a final outpouring of gratitude for an icon. After Leo Carlsson clanked a goal off the legendary posts, Marc-Andre Fleury gave them one last heartfelt thank-you pat. Of course, maybe that was overshadowed by the 19,000 in attendance roaring as the magical, surprise end of Fleury’s regular season career played… Continue reading Marc-Andre Fleury’s Send-Off Completed An Emotional Rollercoaster – Minnesota Wild
Chalky championship runs — a new trend or classic fool’s gold?
Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert If it feels like this recent run of champions, and sports as a whole, has been a little bit chalky and predictable, that feeling would be accurate. What has resulted for underdog and contrarian bettors has been a bit of a dry spell. So, while there’s little solace to… Continue reading Chalky championship runs — a new trend or classic fool’s gold?
Wild Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Ducks – Wilderness Walk
Vegas will finish with 108-110 points. They have played at a 108 point pace in the 76 games with Jack Eichel on the ice. In 41 games Kaprizov played with the Wild, including the 3 while he was attempting to play through an injury prior to surgery, the team accumulated points at a 106 point… Continue reading Wild Clinch Playoffs With Win Over Ducks – Wilderness Walk
Jared Spurgeon Isn’t Getting Enough Credit For His Impact This Year – Minnesota Wild
In a game like hockey, where momentum, pressure, and emotions dictate the outcomes of games, a team’s captain can often be the spark that pushes the team to new heights. Some teams have captains like Alex Ovechkin or Sidney Crosby, whose offense can carry a team. However, the players you hear about the least often… Continue reading Jared Spurgeon Isn’t Getting Enough Credit For His Impact This Year – Minnesota Wild