International play is one of the most exciting events in hockey on any level. As a global sport, international events allow fans worldwide to celebrate the game and see which nation can assemble the best team. Unfortunately, the NHL has been on a hiatus from that party. The World Cup of Hockey in 2016 was… Continue reading Brock Faber Is Poised For 4 Nations Roster Spot – Minnesota Wild
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After Proving They Belong, the Wild Must Prove They Can Contend – Minnesota Wild
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
Wild Starting Significant Road Trip In St. Louis
That’s Wild The Minnesota Wild are starting a pretty important three-game road trip on Tuesday night as they head down to Missouri to face the St. Louis Blues. The Blues have lost their last three home games — including an 8-1 demolishing by the Capitals — so they are desperate for some ce… https://hockeywilderness.com/news-rumors/wilderness-walk/wild-starting-significant-road-trip-in-st-louis-r30357/
We’re About To Find Out How Hard It Is To Replace Mats Zuccarello – Minnesota Wild
Since signing with the Minnesota Wild in July 2019, the State of Hockey has been fretting about the moment Father Time would catch up with Mats Zuccarello. Five years later, the shifty forward seems to be avoiding decline as effectively as he avoids checks. His 84 goals and 281 points in 324 games inspired Minnesota to… Continue reading We’re About To Find Out How Hard It Is To Replace Mats Zuccarello – Minnesota Wild
Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild
January 16th, 2023. That was the day a 21-year-old Matt Boldy signed a new seven-year, $49 million deal to stay in Minnesota through the 2029-30 season. Boldy signed his contract extension during the middle of a season in which he scored 31 goals and ended his second season with 63 points. Bill Guerin handed this… Continue reading Boldy Became A Shining Light After Guerin Took A Shot In the Dark On Him – Minnesota Wild
Liam Ohgren Is Showing Us the Difference Between A Good Prospect and A Great One – Minnesota Wild
In recent seasons, Minnesota Wild fans have been spoiled by seeing what a future superstar looks like in their first NHL games. Kirill Kaprizov scored an overtime winner in his NHL debut, Brock Faber looked right at home in playoff action, and Matt Boldy catalyzed Kevin Fiala’s career year in 2021-22. It’s safe to say… Continue reading Liam Ohgren Is Showing Us the Difference Between A Good Prospect and A Great One – Minnesota Wild
Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84
When Bobby Hull got the puck, he was tough to stop. He had blazing speed, a hard slap shot and tons of confidence. Long before today’s biggest stars took the ice, “The Golden Jet” put on quite a show. Hull, a Hall of Fame winger and two-time NHL MVP who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win… Continue reading Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84
Kings make playoffs: 12 longest active playoff droughts in professional sports
The playoff beam has been lit in Sacramento. The Kings clinched a playoff berth with their victory over Portland on Wednesday. Sacramento’s win also ends the longest playoff drought in the four major North American sports leagues, as the Kings hadn’t been to the playoffs since the 2005-06 season. While it has been a long… Continue reading Kings make playoffs: 12 longest active playoff droughts in professional sports
Long-shot odds: New York bettor turns $6 parlay into nearly $79K
Why are we involved with sports gambling? Because with some combination of knowledge, the ability to predict the future, the stars aligning and yes, sometimes luck, we can turn a small amount of money into, well, a big pile of money. [RELATED: Michael Waltrip shares insight on FOX Bet Super 6 Contest] One Caesars Sportsbook… Continue reading Long-shot odds: New York bettor turns $6 parlay into nearly $79K
Across sports, beasts of the east are reigning supreme
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider Sports media (this column included) likes its rhymes and nicknames and catchy bits of wordplay, and some snippets of lyrical mischief are just too good to avoid. Which is how, any time a team or collection of teams from the Eastern part of North America lands upon an especially potent… Continue reading Across sports, beasts of the east are reigning supreme