https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/82/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-02-25-3/Locks NBA (1 Unit) Cleveland Cavaliers -2.5 First Quarter @ Orlando Magic (-110; Odds via Fanduel): 6:30 PM CT on TNT   The Cavs refuse to cool off, and they’re always hot early in games, which I think will be the case again here. Cleveland has reeled off 11 wins in their past 12 games, and i...21364Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/theres-a-perfect-jaire-replacement-in-this-years-free-agent-class/The breakup between the Green Bay Packers and star cornerback Jaire Alexander is almost a foregone conclusion this offseason. The signs have been pointing in that direction since the weird 10-snap performance against the Chicago Bears in November. That could be the last time he suits up for the Pa...21362Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-have-a-big-roster-hole-that-nobody-is-talking-about/Wide receiver, cornerback, defensive end.   Those are generally agreed upon as the most pressing needs for the Green Bay Packers this offseason. While it's hard to argue against any of them, it is time to add another to the list.   The interior of the defensive line.   Jeff Hafley's defense ran...21360Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/should-the-packers-gamble-on-rasheed-walker-in-his-contract-year/The Green Bay Packers have always paid an extraordinary amount of attention to building up their offensive line. Rare are the Packers draft class that doesn't feature an offensive lineman.   Since 2016, there's only been one draft (2023) where Green Bay didn't take at least one lineman.   Rashee...21359Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-weak-2021-draft-class-could-be-good-for-2025-free-agency/It's clear that the Green Bay Packers must make a few critical moves to enter the echelon of elite NFL teams in 2025.   Good, not great, is the lasting impression of the 2024 squad after their Wild Card exit.   It's not an awful place to be, all things considered. The Packers have some cornersto...21358Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-submitted-a-proposal-to-remove-one-specific-play/The Philadelphia Eagles' notorious "tush push" has become unstoppable. If it's third down or even fourth down, and there's a yard or less to gain to move the sticks, everyone knows what play the Eagles are running.   Green Bay is trying to stop it without being able to stop it on the field.   Re...21357Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wild-should-recreate-pittsburghs-hbk-line/I know what you’re thinking. Marat Khusnutdinov is who he is, and he isn’t going to improve his offensive production dramatically. He’s worse than Connor Dewar.       Khusnutdinov has been a replacement-level player. However, the Minnesota Wild should acknowledge why keeping Khusnutdinov in the...21356Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/kicker-yes-kicker-should-be-green-bays-biggest-in-house-priority-in-free-agency/The roller coaster ride of finding a competent kicker lasted over a year for the Green Bay Packers. After veteran Mason Crosby departed Wisconsin, plenty of fans assumed finding a replacement would be easy.   It wasn't. However, the Packers eventually found their answer in Brandon McManus. With h...21355Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/is-the-wilds-medical-team-in-more-hot-water/That's Wild       We already saw that the Boston Bruins took issue with the Minnesota Wild's medical staff that was part of Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off last week, but there has been more lasting effects because of that tournament.       Florida Panthers winger Matthew Tkachuk could be o...21354Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/guerins-strength-as-team-usa-gm-might-be-a-shortcoming-in-minnesota/In his final college hockey game, Matt Boldy scored Boston College’s lone goal in a 4-1 loss to St. Cloud State on March 28, 2021. Forty-eight hours later, he signed with the Minnesota Wild and reported to Des Moines.       Boldy had 11 goals and 20 assists in 22 games with Boston College and i...21352Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/will-gutekunsts-actions-back-up-his-sense-of-urgency/It has been 15 years since the Green Bay Packers brought the Lombardi Trophy back to Wisconsin. With the clock ticking, Brian Gutekunst recognizes that the team must intensify its push for a championship.   "We need to continue to ramp up our sense of urgency," Gutekunst during his season-endi...21351Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-02-24-3/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Minnesota Timberwolves/OKC Thunder First Quarter Over 56 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:00 PM CT on NBA TV   Changing the venue is not going to do much to change my opinion on this pick from yesterday. Especially if I’m getting a better number, as this total is a point lower...21350Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-02-23-3/Locks NBA (0.75 Unit) OKC Thunder/Minnesota Timberwolves First Quarter Over 57 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 8:30 PM CT on ESPN   The first quarters of Wolves games against quality opponents have been flying over, particularly at Target Center, and I think this should be a repeat of when OKC came...21346Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-time-for-john-hynes-to-shine/Do me a favor. Take a quick minute and imagine what this weekend must feel like for fans of NHL teams currently toiling near the bottom of the standings. Imagine for a second the deflating feeling of turning the page from that exciting 4 Nations Tournament only to watch as your favorite team plays...21345Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wild-must-get-cap-savvy-and-bring-brock-boeser-home/Brock Boeser would look so sick in Forest Green, wouldn’t he?       Two years ago, I wrote a piece outlining why the Wild should bring the Burnsville native back to the State of Hockey. Ultimately, Minnesota traded for Gustav Nyquist and Marcus Johansson instead.       However, this year is...21344Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/should-gutekunst-trade-up-in-the-first-round-again-this-year/Brian Gutekunst has a track record of trading up in the first round since the Green Bay Packers promoted him to general manager in 2018.   In 2018, Green Bay moved up from No. 27 to No. 18 to select Jaire Alexander, sending a third-round pick (No. 76) and a sixth-round pick (No. 186) to the Seatt...21343Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-time-for-jon-hynes-to-shine/Do me a favor and just take a quick minute and imagine what this weekend must feel for fans of NHL teams currently toiling near the bottom of the standings. Imagine for a second the deflating feeling of turning the page from that exciting 4 Nations Tournament only to watch as your favorite team pl...21342Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-02-22-3/21341Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/guerins-strength-as-team-usa-gm-might-a-shortcoming-in-minnesota/In his final college hockey game, Matt Boldy scored Boston College’s lone goal in a 4-1 loss to St. Cloud State on March 28, 2021. Forty-eight hours later, he signed with the Minnesota Wild and reported to Des Moines.       Boldy had 11 goals and 20 assists in 22 games with Boston College and i...21340Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/packers-cant-assume-their-pass-rushers-will-improve/The Green Bay Packers’ pass rush never quite fired on all cylinders in 2024. There were moments of brilliance, like the eight-sack outing in Tennessee and the seven sacks against the Seattle Seahawks.   Overall, though, the group underwhelmed. While many of the same faces will be back in 2025, th...21334Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-02-21-3/Locks NCAA Basketball (0.5 Unit) Cornell @ Yale -9.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 6:00 PM CT on ESPN+   Yale is running away with the Ivy League, and is going to give some unsuspecting 4 or 5 seed a really tough time next month. Tonight, they’re going to give Cornell another tough time, as they...21330Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wilds-faber-boldy-lose-in-heartbreaking-fashion-at-4-nations/That's Wild       Sometimes, it just takes the best player in the world to be the best player in the world. During the final of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday night, Canada's Connor McDavid clinched the 3-2 overtime victory over Brock Faber's and Matt Boldy's United States. It was an unfortu...21329Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-have-a-sneaky-need-at-off-ball-linebacker/It’s no secret that the Green Bay Packers have three pressing needs on their roster. They lack reliable starting-caliber and depth options at cornerback. Their defensive line also needs an upgrade after finishing 26th in pass-rush win rate last season. Green Bay’s wide receiver group also regresse...21326Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/did-the-bruins-raise-valid-concerns-about-minnesotas-medical-staff/On Thursday afternoon, hours before Team USA faced off against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, Charlie McAvoy posted a picture of him leaving Massachusetts General Hospital on Instagram. In the picture, he’s driving while listening to Lynyrd Synyrd’s “Free Bird.”               The good n...21325Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-cap-increase-should-embolden-gutekunst-to-fill-out-josh-jacobs-wish-list/After a disappointing end to Jordan Love’s second season at the helm of the Green Bay Packers’ offense, Brian Gutekunst and the front office's to-do list is looking a bit longer than expected.   The fanbase and media have supplied their fair share of pressure, but so has Josh Jacobs. Fresh off a...21324Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000