https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/150/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/injuries-are-exposing-the-pitfalls-of-minnesotas-compete-at-all-costs-strategy/Rather than living in a cycle of bad rosters and competitive windows, the Minnesota Wild want to build a contender by competing every year. By creating a roster that makes the playoffs every year, they only need one lucky year to make a deep run. It allows the team to constantly attract talent and...18036Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wilderness-walk-jared-spurgeon-injured-again/That's Wild         The Minnesota Wild looked more like a complete picture of themselves -- ever so slightly -- these past couple of days, but now they are back to being a shell. Jared Spurgeon is heading to the Injured Reserve after playing just three games since his most recent stint out of t...18034Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/d-j-moore-and-montez-sweat-change-the-game-in-the-packers-bears-rematch/In last week's game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Green Bay Packers faced a simple path to the playoffs: Win their next two games, and they’re in. They dominated Minnesota, particularly on offense. Now the Packers face a familiar punching bag, the Chicago Bears, in Lambeau Field with a chance...18032Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/servac-petrovsky-shined-in-two-way-role-at-world-junior-championships/The Minnesota Wild aren't quite as well represented at the 2024 World Junior Championship as their fans would have hoped. Their 2023 draft class is largely not there. First-rounder Charlie Stramel didn't get an invite after attending the 2022 and 2023 tournaments. Second-rounder Rasmus Kumpulainen...18030Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/report-minnesota-to-host-2026-world-junior-championship/One of the most exciting and prestigious hockey tournaments in the world is reportedly coming to Minnesota. The Athletic's Corey Pronman and Michael Russo reported on Wednesday that the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship will be held in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The tournament will likely start i...18028Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wilderness-walk-unable-to-douse-flames/The window to rescue their season is starting to slowly close for the Minnesota Wild. After a tumultuous start, the firing of Dean Evason and the hiring of John Hynes, and then a hot-then-cold streak, the Wild now find themselves glacially drifting away from a spot in the playoffs.       On Tue...18025Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/gamethread-wild-vs-flames-700-p-m-2/The Minnesota Wild didn't enjoy their home-and-home against the Winnipeg Jets -- losing both games by just one goal in regulation sucks -- and now they are hosting the Calgary Flames to try and pry some actual points in their constant pursuit to try and make the playoffs. Can they rescue their sea...18023Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-cant-let-the-improved-bears-spoil-their-season/The schedule scribes were cooking when they had the rival Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears face off in the season opener and season finale.   Both teams came into the season with a lot to prove. Jordan Love was entering his first year as the team's preferred starter, while Bears fans were stil...18021Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-much-have-injuries-cost-the-wild-this-season/The Minnesota Wild were rolling under John Hynes with an 11-3 start that brought them to within two points of a playoff spot. Just as they were about to climb out of their early-season hole, things crashed down around them on Saturday.       The Wild were already without Jonas Brodin and Mats Z...18019Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-can-ignore-wr-and-te-in-the-2024-draft/The Green Bay Packers' concerted approach to assembling a young, dynamic group of wide receivers and tight ends is paying dividends on the field. Not only is it fun to watch, it provides an added off-the-field benefit, in that Brian Gutekunst and the front office can largely ignore those positions...18015Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/bo-melton-has-earned-his-spot-on-green-bays-53-man-roster/Bo Melton joined the Green Bay Packers' active roster on December 27, 2022, after they picked him up off of the Seattle Seahawks’ practice squad. Green Bay released him on August 29, 2023 but signed him to their practice squad the next day.   Melton has defied the usual practice squad limits, ear...18014Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/winnipeg-may-be-a-turning-point-for-john-hynes-wild/How much do you remember from the Minnesota Wild’s home-and-home series against the Las Vegas Golden Knights series last April? Nobody will blame you if you can’t remember those two games or the exact details. April was a long time ago. But just for a refresher, the Wild lost 4-1 in Vegas and 4-3...18012Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/preston-smith-is-quietly-having-an-excellent-season/The Green Bay Packers enter 2024 in control of their destiny thanks to a dominant performance on New Year's Eve. With a win over the Minnesota Vikings, only the Chicago Bears stand between the Packers and the postseason.   A playoff appearance would mean a lot for a young team carving their ident...18011Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/aaron-jones-reminded-us-how-important-he-is-to-green-bays-offense/In his past two games, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has run for 247 yards on 41 carries. Coincidentally, the Packers are 2-0 in those games, with wins over the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings. Jones has missed seven games this season with various lower body injuries. But when...18010Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/love-has-found-a-way/The last time I had that much fun on New Year’s Eve, it was the early 90s, I was living in Chicago, and my memory is a bit fuzzy. But it involved Rush Street, an abundance of alcohol, and lots of friendly ladies excited to ring in the new year.   There was plenty to Love about the Pack’s beatdown...18009Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/new-years-resolutions-for-each-wild-player/With a new year approaching, the Minnesota Wild should set a few resolutions. Of course the goal every year is to win a Stanley Cup. But what about smaller goals? Here are a few resolutions that the Wild should set as 2024 starts.       Kirill Kaprizov       Resolution: Keep smiling as much as...18003Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/gamethread-wild-at-jets-100-p-m/This next week or so feels like a make-or-break scenario for the Minnesota Wild. This is the beginning of a home-and-home against the Winnipeg Jets and then they are hosting the Calgary Flames -- two teams who are vying for the same playoff spots the Wild are. Well, the Jets already have the lead,...18002Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wilds-hot-streak-is-more-than-just-a-new-coach-bump/John Hynes is pressing all the right buttons just over a month into his tenure as Minnesota Wild head coach. The results speak for themselves – an 11-3-0 record and renewed belief among Wild fans this team can make a run to the playoffs and possibly further.       At the beginning of December, i...18000Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/whose-season-will-end-when-the-ball-drops/It’s true that the New Year’s Eve Border Battle is a de facto playoff game for the two teams, but I’m a little surprised it wasn’t flexed out in favor of the Ravens-Dolphins game. Maybe NBC knows these two teams rarely fail to provide high drama. Maybe the network honchos recalled that the Justin...17999Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/2024-resolutions-that-wild-players-need-to-make/With a new year approaching, the Minnesota Wild should set a few resolutions. Of course the goal every year is to win a Stanley Cup, but what about smaller goals? Here are a few resolutions that the Wild should set as 2024 starts.               Kirill Kaprizov       Resolution: Keep smiling as...17996Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-under-dogs-are-barking-week-17/Fresh off a week of holiday cheer, where the Ravens delivered us a winning week, we’re back to close out 2023 with another litter of adorable puppies that are (almost) guaranteed to cause you to pop the bubbly well before midnight. Giants +5 ½ vs. Rams The Rams are that hot team that no one wan...17995Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/was-it-worth-suspending-alexander-for-such-an-important-game/After a close but critical 33-30 victory against the Carolina Panthers, the Packers hit the road to face the Minnesota Vikings on New Year’s Eve. And they’ll be playing in a hostile environment without star corner Jaire Alexander after he was suspended earlier this week — not by the NFL, but inter...17994Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/matt-lafleur-is-doing-joe-barry-a-disservice/Green Bay defensive coordinator Joe Barry has become a daily punching bag for angry Green Bay Packers fans on social media. It traces back to last season and, quite frankly, all the way back to the initial hire.   There's no sugar-coating it at this point: Green Bay’s defense has been an unmitiga...17993Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-joe-barry-can-avoid-making-jaren-hall-the-next-devito-young-or-mayfield/It has been a whirlwind week — a whirlwind season, for that matter — for the Green Bay Packers’ defense. On Sunday, Joe Barry put forth his most brazen act yet by aiding Bryce Young in his first 300-yard passing game, in which he also added a pair of touchdown passes. Young’s bid for a 19-second g...17989Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/zach-bogosian-has-been-more-than-advertised/With Jared Spurgeon on injured reserve and the defense struggling, Bill Guerin made a move to acquire a defenseman. A defenseman with a little more grit, a cheap defenseman who could fill in for the loss left by Spurgeon’s play on and off the ice.               That defenseman: Zach Bogosian......17987Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000