Bill Guerin won the Stanley Cup twice as a player. He won his first with the New Jersey Devils in 1995 and another with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009. I will focus on the 2009 championship because it’s more recent and relevant. Still, that 1995 team was fun. It was in a lockout year, so… Continue reading The Wild Might Still Be Playing With One Hand Behind Their Back Next Year – Minnesota Wild
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Next Year Will Feel Like A Crossroads For the Wild’s Defense – Minnesota Wild
At the end of the Minnesota Wild’s season, Bill Guerin gave the State of Hockey little reason to speculate about the team’s blueline. “Our [defense] core is set, I’d like to focus on forwards,” the general manager flatly declared. In a sense, the Wild’s defense is indeed fairly locked in. Jon Merrill and Declan Chisholm’s contracts… Continue reading Next Year Will Feel Like A Crossroads For the Wild’s Defense – Minnesota Wild
What Should We Expect For Year 1 Of Danila Yurov? – Minnesota Wild
For the second time in five years, the Minnesota Wild are importing a highly-touted prospect from the KHL to the State of Hockey. The first one, of course, worked out pretty good. Now, they’ve finally signed forward Danila Yurov to a three-year, entry-level contract starting with the 2025-26 season. You don’t have to take our… Continue reading What Should We Expect For Year 1 Of Danila Yurov? – Minnesota Wild
Vikings want $20 million a year for U.S. Bank Stadium upkeep
Mike Vekich, chair of the MSFA, said the stadium has met or exceeded “all promises and original intentions for the venue as an economic engine for the state of Minnesota and the city of Minneapolis.” But many sports economists, including J.C. Bradbury of Georgia’s Kennesaw State University, are skeptical of the long-term impact. Bradbury says… Continue reading Vikings want $20 million a year for U.S. Bank Stadium upkeep
Stanley Cup winners: A complete list of champions by year
Hockey’s ultimate prize has traveled an extraordinary path over the past century, touching every corner of the NHL map. Keep reading for a complete list of Stanley Cup winners by year: Stanley Cup champions by year 2024: Florida Panthers 2023: Vegas Golden Knights 2022: Colorado Avalanche 2021: Tampa Bay Lightning 2020: Tampa Bay Lightning 2019:… Continue reading Stanley Cup winners: A complete list of champions by year
Lachenmayer Named to NCBWA Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List
Story Links DALLAS – Freshman left-handed pitcher Danny Lachenmayer has been named to the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Midseason Stopper of the Year watch list, the organization announced on Wednesday afternoon. Lachenmayer has made 15 relief appearances for the Bison this season and has totaled 33 strikeouts over 21.1 innings.… Continue reading Lachenmayer Named to NCBWA Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List
Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look
In terms of Xs and Os, I gravitate towards the defensive side of the ball. I’m a fan of the innovators; the proactive rather than reactive, and schemes that dictate how the offense responds, not vice versa. Seeing them on the schedule, film sessions included an equal measure of expletives and Advil. The Bill Belichicks,… Continue reading Brian Flores in Year 3: A Closer Look
Schaffner Named to Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List
Story Links College Baseball Foundation Release OVERLAND PARK, Kansas – Sophomore infielder Jake Schaffner has been named to the 2025 Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Award watch list, the College Baseball Foundation announced on Friday afternoon. The award honors the nation’s top shortstop… Continue reading Schaffner Named to Brooks Wallace Player of the Year Watch List
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
Vikings HC Predicts “Massive Year” for One Player
Nov 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) warms up before a game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images. The Minnesota Vikings’ roster is in pretty fantastic shape after March’s busy free agency period, and the NFL draft is 17 days away. Vikings HC… Continue reading Vikings HC Predicts “Massive Year” for One Player