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 Justin Brazeau Trade Was A Step In the Wrong Direction – Minnesota Wild

It was always going to be easy to dunk on the Minnesota Wild at the trade deadline. Short of putting big-money players like Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson Ek on LTIR, they simply didn’t have the flexibility to grab a big fish like Mikko Rantanen or Brock Nelson or Brock Boeser. They couldn’t get a… Continue reading The Justin Brazeau Trade Was A Step In the Wrong Direction – Minnesota Wild

Vikings Predictions Gone Wrong

Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings fan reacts during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports No one said that being a football writer isn’t a perilous task. Quite the opposite is true. Several months ago, I published a list of specific… Continue reading Vikings Predictions Gone Wrong

Did the Vikings Draft the Wrong Guy?

Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy makes a pass against Alabama linebacker Dallas Turner during the first half of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. The Minnesota Vikings hired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah in the 2022 offseason. He has built some decent football teams, but his draft record is flawed, especially because… Continue reading Did the Vikings Draft the Wrong Guy?

The studs, duds, right and wrong from Vikings-Seahawks

EAGAN — The Minnesota Vikings left Lumen Field in Seattle with a victory after a shining late-game drive from Sam Darnold and clutch defense to close things out. Let’s take a closer look at what right and wrong in the game… Darnold and Jefferson’s chemistry When Sam Darnold targeted Justin Jefferson against the Seahawks, he… Continue reading The studs, duds, right and wrong from Vikings-Seahawks

Bears vs Vikings Preview & What’s Wrong With the Vikings Defense?

In their latest episode of “Two Old Bloggers,” veteran Vikings commentators Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver comprehensive analysis of pressing team matters. They begin with heartfelt thoughts for Randy Moss, who recently announced his cancer diagnosis and successful surgery. The discussion centers on the Minnesota Vikings’ defensive concerns, with injuries and player fatigue emerging… Continue reading Bears vs Vikings Preview & What’s Wrong With the Vikings Defense?

Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold

Detroit was expected to lead the division after reaching the NFC title game a year ago. The Packers, the youngest team in the league, haven’t disappointed. But the rise of the Vikings, the most surprising team in the league, has made the NFC North the best division in the NFL. Three teams in the division… Continue reading Wrong, about the Vikings, the NFC North and Sam Darnold