https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/54/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/guerin-ignored-the-noise-and-had-a-smart-offseason/The Minnesota Wild promised fans that July 1, 2025, would be “like Christmas.” It would be a holiday where the Wild would go out and spend all the money they have, because the league will have largely minimized the cap penalties for buying out Zach Parise and Ryan Suter.       With the cap going...22587Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/what-are-green-bays-options-to-fill-out-the-edge-room/While this is typically the quiet part of the offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Miami Dolphins thought otherwise. However, with little recent Green Bay Packers news, I’m taking a look at the key back-end-of-the-roster battles for the few spots up for grabs in some of Green Bay’s more competit...22586Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/three-free-agents-who-would-fit-the-wilds-needs/The Minnesota Wild has made multiple moves since the NHL’s free agency period opened on Tuesday. In recent weeks, they have acquired two new forwards, Vladimir Tarasenko and Nico Sturm, traded Freddy Gaudreau away, and placed Jonas Brodin on injured reserve.       All of these moves leave Minne...22584Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-tarasenko-trade-is-sneaky-clever/Minnesota sports fans have a very strong sense of fairness. It’s a sentiment common among middle children and others who feel passed over, likely a result of some simple math.       In the 26 seasons of the North Stars plus the 25 seasons of the Wild, you’d expect one or two Stanley Cups in Minn...22583Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-07-02-2/Locks MLB (0.5 Unit) Trevor Williams Over 2.5 Earned Runs (+110; Odds via DraftKings): 12:05 PM CT on Fanduel Sports Detroit   It seems like Williams is always good for a few earned runs, and facing a good offense here should be no different. The Tigers aren’t elite by any means against rightie...22582Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-prepared-to-match-marco-rossi-offer-sheet/Amidst all the trade rumors for Minnesota Wild center Marco Rossi, his team is backing him up and saying that they would rather keep the restricted free agent. And now that we have entered free agency officially, the Wild will need to carve out a deal for the young forward.       Wild general ma...22581Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/maybe-christmas-just-isnt-the-wilds-thing/There are two types of people around Christmas.       One type is like Cindy Lou Who, decorating every square inch of their living space, hanging lights that can be seen from outer space and blasting Mariah Carey the second they feel a chill in the air. The other approach is more measured. A st...22579Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/can-nico-sturm-build-a-playoff-caliber-penalty-kill-in-minnesota/Nico Sturm is back in St. Paul, and the 6-foot-3 center has gained some considerable bulk since he left in 2022. He's two Stanley Cup rings heavier this time around. After hopping aboard the Colorado Avalanche during their Cup run, Sturm had a stop in San Jose before catching on with the Florida P...22577Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/is-next-season-a-make-or-break-for-carson-lambos/The NHL offseason is young, but several stories are already developing for the Minnesota Wild. Following the draft, everyone’s focus will be on what the team looks like when they take the ice for the preseason in September.       One of the more intriguing stories for the Wild is how the defensi...22574Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/offer-sheeting-marco-rossi-would-be-a-win-win-for-minnesotas-central-division-rivals/The opening of free agency on Tuesday will represent a Moment of Truth for the Minnesota Wild and Marco Rossi.       The two entities are in a staring contest over the 60-point center's second contract. The Wild have previously given Rossi an offer of five years at a $5 million AAV, or a bridge...22572Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-07-01-2/Locks MLB (0.5 Unit) Alec Burleson Over 1.5 Total Bases (+125; Odds via DraftKings): 5:40 PM CT on SportsNet PT   Going against Paul Skenes is kind of terrifying, but this seems like a decent spot to do it in general and a good option specifically. Burleson knows how to hit the Pirates phenom,...22571Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-shift-focus-to-adding-defensive-center/Several hours before free agency opens up for the NHL, the Minnesota Wild out and acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings to address some scoring issues.       A move like this, to take on his full contract with one year left, should mean that they are somewhat out of the running...22570Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/jordan-love-showed-everyone-he-has-it-in-his-first-start-at-lambeau/Last time I suggested a game from the Green Bay Packers’ past to rewatch, it was the classic contest where Aaron Rodgers showed everyone that he’s a star quarterback.   Jordan Love’s own first home start helped prove he was indeed going to be the Packers' next franchise QB. In his three seasons a...22569Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/what-would-it-take-for-the-packers-to-land-t-j-watt/It has been a turbulent offseason between the Pittsburgh Steelers and former Defensive Player of the Year T.J. Watt.   The star pass rusher skipped mandatory minicamp amid frustration over the lack of progress on a new contract. Talks between the two sides have yet to yield an agreement, casting...22568Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/does-vladimir-tarasenko-have-any-gas-left-in-the-tank/Before diving into Vladimir Tarasenko's game, it must be said up top:       There's no such thing as a bad one-year deal.       The Minnesota Wild acquired Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings on Monday in a cap dump trade where they gave up nothing. In a league where few teams are actually a...22567Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wild-played-it-safe-at-the-2025-draft/There's no more wondering why the Minnesota Wild were willing to package their first and third-round picks in last weekend's NHL Draft to secure defenseman David Jiříček. Not after seeing the draft play out. The talent pool dried up relatively quickly, and, much like the draft's decentralized broa...22566Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/t-j-watt-would-be-the-super-bowl-winning-move-for-the-packers/People tossed around a lot of names as potential trade targets for the Green Bay Packers this offseason:   D.K. Metcalf. George Pickens. Christian Kirk. Jalen Ramsey.   The list stretches further than that. While all are — or were — solid ideas on paper, none would have T.J. Watt's impact if the...22564Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/a-few-tweaks-could-give-the-packers-one-of-2025s-best-rushing-attacks/After dropping the ball (literally) in 2024, all eyes will be on the Green Bay Packers' receiving corps, especially after they added Matthew Golden and Savion Williams.   Suppose the receivers can take that step forward, which we know should be possible, given that we saw most of this group perfo...22563Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/why-theres-more-pressure-on-jordan-love-than-matt-lafleur-this-year/It’s summer vacation in the NFL, which means fan expectations are growing faster than tomatoes in a garden. After back-to-back postseason appearances in the first two years of the Jordan Love era, many in Titletown are hoping this is the year the Green Bay Packers leap to true contender status.  ...22562Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-acquire-vladimir-tarasenko-for-free/The Minnesota Wild have made their largest acquisition of the offseason, acquiring a Russian winger who might be on his last legs.       Announced by the team Monday afternoon, the Wild have acquired Vladimir Tarasenko from the Detroit Red Wings.       What did they have to give up? Absolutel...22559Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-06-30-2/22555Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-have-massive-advantage-to-re-sign-kirill-kaprizov-thanks-to-new-cba/The Minnesota Wild are in the driver's seat when it comes to re-signing Kirill Kaprizov. While one of the best hockey players on the planet can typically decide when and where to sign, the Wild have a very unique advantage thanks to the freshly agreed upon CBA between the NHL and the NHLPA.      ...22554Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-keep-getting-stronger-in-their-strongest-position-group/Typically, when you invest heavily in a position group via free agency and with high draft picks, it's because the players filling those spots on your roster have underwhelmed or aged out of their prime.   The Green Bay Packers forked over big money to bring in left guard Aaron Banks in free agen...22551Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-boeser-or-bust-for-the-wild-podcast/The guys are talking Wild Hockey after the 2025 NHL Draft and before the start of Free Agency. The options are limited in free agency so we think it's Brock Boeser or bust!22550Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/karl-brooks-is-a-small-d-lineman-who-could-step-into-a-big-role-next-year/It’s about that time of the offseason when I write my annual Karl Brooks article. My first-ever piece for Zone Coverage back in 2023 was about how he could make an immediate impact as a rookie. That, thankfully, came to fruition. Then last year, I interviewed him for the Cheeseheads Brazil YouTube...22548Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000