https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/20/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-quinn-hughes-trade-finally-gives-the-minnesota-wild-christmas-morning/Credit to Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin: He did it.       When the Wild were finally on the cusp of losing the titanic twin dead cap hits from the Zach Parise and Ryan Suter buyouts, an overjoyed Craig Leipold told the media, "Next July 1 is going to be like Christmas."       Tha...24051Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-acquire-quinn-hughes-from-canucks-in-shocking-blockbuster-trade/The Minnesota Wild have made the biggest trade in the NHL's modern era. They have acquired world-class defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks.       Reported by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman first and then multiple other sources confirmed with more details, the Wild have moved severa...24050Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/mats-zuccarello-is-still-a-big-loss-at-age-37/Going into the 2025-26 season, Kirill Kaprizov’s record-breaking contract made headlines, and rising star Zeev Buium. Still, the Minnesota Wild need reliable veteran players, even if they don’t score every night. Mats Zuccarello is in his 16th NHL season and his 7th with the Wild, and has been one...24048Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/can-the-pack-be-streak-busters-again/Another week, another stiff test against a top seed on a hot streak for the Green Bay Packers, who will try to win for just the second time ever in Denver against the high-flying Broncos, winners of 10 straight.   Folks in the Mile High City appear to be a bit put out by the fact that their favor...24047Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-under-dogs-are-barking-week-15-3/We’re coming off a winning week and we roll toward the stretch run with Week 15 looking massive, or should I say mastiff. There are a slew of giant dogs this week, with six lines over a touchdown and four of them higher than 11 points.   The NFL season is such a roller coaster. Imagine if I told...24044Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/joel-eriksson-ek-must-become-an-x-factor-again/Sometimes when you lose something, you don't realize how much it's missed until it shows up again. Something that was harder when a vital component is missing suddenly becomes easy. Minnesota Wild fans had to be feeling that sort of sensation when they saw Joel Eriksson Ek playing on Monday night...24043Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-12-6/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Anthony Edwards Over 27.5 Points (-110; Odds via DraftKings): 9:00 PM CT on NBA TV   If you’re asking why this number for Edwards is so low when just recently his prop total was lined at 30 points, you’re asking the right questions. Golden State is still a very good defensi...24042Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/do-the-packers-have-a-top-three-safety-duo/The Green Bay Packers hit the jackpot when they signed Xavier McKinney in free agency in 2024. He earned First-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in his debut season with the Green and Gold, ranking second among safeties in coverage grade and second in interceptions. He also allowed a 56.4 passer ra...24040Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/javon-bullard-has-gone-from-odd-man-out-to-indispensible-weapon/Ahead of the 2024 season, Brian Gutekunst took a big swing at revamping the Green Bay Packers’ struggling safety room. He double-dipped with star free agent Xavier McKinney and second-round pick Javon Bullard out of Georgia. McKinney had majored in free safety with the New York Giants, so he was p...24038Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/packers-broncos-may-not-be-the-defensive-showdown-everyone-anticipates/The Green Bay Packers' game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday will be one of the more grueling matchups either side has had all season. Both teams sit near the top of their conference, coming off seven-point victories against divisional opponents last week. It will be an unstoppable force vs. a...24035Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-giant-picks-nfl-week-15-preview-2/(Apple, Spotify, Amazon links below) On this week's episode of Tiny Nick's Giant Picks we cover: Today in Sports History Who Was It A Bad Day For? Tease Up/Tease Down Week 13 Game Breakdowns Paris Props Best Bets Finished in the top 1% of the 2021 Las Vegas Wes...24033Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wild-cant-scapegoat-the-nhls-playoff-format-this-season/Christmas may be only a few weeks away, but the Minnesota Wild’s path to the playoffs is becoming clearer.       Entering Wednesday night, the Wild were six points ahead of the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. They also held a seven-point...24032Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-11-5/Locks NFL (0.5 Unit) Baker Mayfield Over 19.5 Rushing Yards (-110; Odds via DraftKings): 7:15 PM CT on Prime Video   I get the sense that the Bucs are the right side tonight, but I don’t want to lay an awkward number of 4.5 points so I’ll turn to the prop market instead. Baker is set to get a l...24031Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/could-the-wild-be-in-on-quinn-hughes-sweepstakes/It seems like a foregone conclusion that the Vancouver Canucks are going to trade world-class defenseman Quinn Hughes at some point and possibly very soon. So, we just have to ask: Are the Minnesota Wild a team that should be in on this deal?       Whenever there is a chance to possibly get one...24030Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/christian-watson-has-always-been-green-bays-most-valuable-receiver/Matt LaFleur once said he wanted to vomit every time he got a question about who the Green Bay Packers’ No. 1 wide receiver was — and that’s a valid response. Green Bay believes in all of their guys; if they didn’t, they wouldn’t be on the roster.   Still, it’s hard to overlook the tape, the numb...24029Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wild-cant-use-the-nhls-playoff-format-as-scapegoat-this-season/Christmas may be only a few weeks away, but the Minnesota Wild’s path to the playoffs is becoming clearer.       Entering Wednesday night, the Wild were six points ahead of the Utah Mammoth and San Jose Sharks for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. They also held a seven-point...24027Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/why-isnt-zeev-buium-quarterbacking-the-wilds-power-play-more-often/Picture this:       You’re on your couch, favorite cold-weather snacks and beverages before you. Your favorite hockey team, the Minnesota Wild, is on television. The other team has committed some injustice punishable by two minutes in the box.       Huzzah! Time for an Xcel Energy Power Play...24022Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/what-are-the-immediate-trade-options-for-the-minnesota-wild-podcast/With a tough stretch of games for the Minnesota Wild, the boys are back to talk about how the team has been playing. Talking about the goalies, getting goalied, and trade targets like Kiefer Sherwood and Philip Danault.   Leave your questions and comments below and we'll address them in the next....24021Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-10-6/Locks NBA (1 Unit) OKC Thunder Team Total Over 120.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 6:30 PM CT on Prime Video   Surprisingly I think the Suns can hang in this game, staying somewhat competitive with the wrecking ball that is the one-loss Thunder. But if they do, it’ll have to be because they keep pa...24020Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/denvers-defense-is-another-monster-altogether/The Green Bay Packers wounded the Chicago Bears on Sunday, but they have a tough test against the Denver Broncos before they can deliver the kill shot next Saturday.   The Broncos are the 1-seed in the AFC and won't be an easy opponent for the Packers. A win over Green Bay can clinch a playoff sp...24019Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-must-find-a-way-to-bring-kingsley-enagbare-back/There was perhaps no bigger play before Keisean Nixon's interception on Sunday, given the moment, than the one that directly preceded it.   On a third-and-one with the Green Bay Packers up a touchdown and the clock ticking with under a minute to go, Kingsley Enagbare stuffed Chicago Bears running...24016Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wild-are-going-to-drive-everyone-insane-this-year/Remember where you were when the Minnesota Wild beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 in a shootout?       Many people felt catharsis. Colorado’s 48 points lead the NHL. They have a plus-49 and are 10-2-4 away from Denver. It had to be a pleasant surprise to see the Wild (37 points, plus-4, 8-3-4 in S...24015Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/a-complete-look-at-all-the-packers-playoff-percentages/It's gut-check time with four weeks left in the NFL regular season, and the Green Bay Packers are the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The last four weeks could lead them in a hundred different directions, though.   Let's take a look at all the current playoff percentages for the Packers using the data fro...24014Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-09-5/Locks NBA (1 Unit) Miami Heat Team Total Under 117.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 5:00 PM CT on Prime Video   It’s NBA Cup time, and that means more of a playoff basketball feel to these games as they’re all win-or-go-home. I think that ramps up defensive intensity on its own, and is why the total...24013Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-entered-a-new-world-on-sunday/After 14 weeks of the NFL season, we can conclude that the NFC is the stronger of the two conferences. With Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs and Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on the outside looking in at the playoffs, the top of the AFC is full of unvetted quarterbacks and unpro...24012Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000