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How Did the Wild Build A Strong Prospect Pool Without Top Picks? – Minnesota Wild

Since 2014, the Minnesota Wild have selected in the top ten of the NHL Draft the same number of times they’ve advanced past the first round of the NHL playoffs. Once. Still, according to The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler, the Wild have the second-best prospect pool.  How does that happen?  The other teams with Wheeler’s top… Continue reading How Did the Wild Build A Strong Prospect Pool Without Top Picks? – Minnesota Wild

Can Vikings keep winning without succeeding in NFL draft?

Kevin SeifertJan 30, 2025, 06:00 AM ET Close Kevin Seifert is a staff writer who covers the Minnesota Vikings and the NFL at ESPN. Kevin has covered the NFL for over 20 years, joining ESPN in 2008. He was previously a beat reporter for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and Washington Times. He is a graduate… Continue reading Can Vikings keep winning without succeeding in NFL draft?

Three Vikings defenders approaching return while Packers practice without three starters on Thursday

Metellus, Jackson, and Jay Ward are currently the only safeties under contract in 2025, when Smith and Bynum’s deals expire in March. “A lot of guys would be upset about having a great camp, wanting an opportunity to get in there and play,” Flores said. “I’m sure he was frustrated, been frustrated about that. But… Continue reading Three Vikings defenders approaching return while Packers practice without three starters on Thursday