GM Guerin Not Talking To Kaprizov About Extension Mid-season – Wilderness Walk

That’s Wild Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin spoke with NHL.com in a quick little Q&A and Kirill Kaprizov’s new contract came up. While he can sign the player as soon as July 1, 2025 to a contract extension, talks could be had beforehand — but, Guerin is not going to be doing that anytime soon.… Continue reading GM Guerin Not Talking To Kaprizov About Extension Mid-season – Wilderness Walk

Sportsbooks seeing huge action on Nuggets; NBA Finals sharp, big bets

Patrick Everson FOX Sports Betting Analyst No Steph Curry. No LeBron James. No Jayson Tatum or Giannis Antetokounmpo. No throwback Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics matchup. Also, no problem, at least from one sportsbook’s perspective on NBA Finals odds. After all, there’s still two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokić and his red-hot Denver Nuggets and… Continue reading Sportsbooks seeing huge action on Nuggets; NBA Finals sharp, big bets

Kirill Kaprizov Is About To Break More Records – Minnesota Wild

Coming into the season, Kirill Kaprizov had a reputation for being a slow-ish starter who increases his production throughout the season. His career splits by month showed that October was his slowest month, during which he “only” scored 26 points in 25 games.  Well, if this is Kaprizov’s “slow” month, we can all hand him… Continue reading Kirill Kaprizov Is About To Break More Records – Minnesota Wild

Panthers vs. Golden Knights: NHL Stanley Cup Final odds, Conn Smythe MVP odds, schedule

The second time was the charm for the Vegas Golden Knights. The Golden Knights, a recent expansion addition to the NHL (joined in 2017), reached the Stanley Cup Final in their inaugural season but lost in five games to the Washington Capitals. Vegas made it back to the Final this season and claimed Lord Stanley’s… Continue reading Panthers vs. Golden Knights: NHL Stanley Cup Final odds, Conn Smythe MVP odds, schedule

The Wild Have Corrected A Longstanding Self-Inflicted Burden – Minnesota Wild

As the dynamics of an NHL season continue to evolve, trends and patterns start to form. Only ten or so games into the year, early trends may not hold through an 82-game season. What’s true now may not be true later, and vice versa. However, the Minnesota Wild would be wise to stay out of… Continue reading The Wild Have Corrected A Longstanding Self-Inflicted Burden – Minnesota Wild

Middleton’s Offensive Surge Unlocked Something For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

I didn’t think it was possible. I never could have guessed it. You didn’t, either; don’t lie.  But low and behold, Jake Middleton is fifth on the Minnesota Wild in points and leads all Wild blueliners in points with seven points through five games. You can put me in the camp that moaned and groaned… Continue reading Middleton’s Offensive Surge Unlocked Something For the Wild – Minnesota Wild

Qatar Investment Authority buys stake in Wizards, Capitals, Mystics

The Qatar Investment Authority is buying a minority stake in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the parent company of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, NHL’s Washington Capitals and WNBA’s Washington Mystics, according to a person with knowledge of the sale. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday because the agreement had not… Continue reading Qatar Investment Authority buys stake in Wizards, Capitals, Mystics

Now Is the Time For Marc-Andre Fleury To Elevate His Game – Minnesota Wild

It was more than a celebration of a franchise icon. Make no mistake, Marc-Andre Fleury deserved all the praise he received in his final game in front of the Pittsburgh Penguins fans, who continue to adore him years after his departure. A sentiment that Minnesotans should echo when Fleury finally hangs up his skates. But… Continue reading Now Is the Time For Marc-Andre Fleury To Elevate His Game – Minnesota Wild

Gamethread: Wild vs. Lightning (7:00 p.m.) – Minnesota Wild Game Threads

The Minnesota Wild are going to be hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night after having a fairly light schedule through the week. They managed to come back from a two-goal deficit against the Penguins and claim a victory there, and then just chilled. What lineup changes were made? Ryan Hartman is back after… Continue reading Gamethread: Wild vs. Lightning (7:00 p.m.) – Minnesota Wild Game Threads

Bengals defense good enough to keep them afloat if Burrow is out? | FIRST THINGS FIRST

Video Details Cincinnati Bengals DT D.J. Reader spoke to the media and explained if others thought the defense had peaked, it would be crazy. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Greg Jennings, and Kevin Wildes debate if the Bengals’ defense is good enough to keep them afloat if Joe Burrow is out to start this season. AUGUST… Continue reading Bengals defense good enough to keep them afloat if Burrow is out? | FIRST THINGS FIRST