https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/page/97/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-packers-continue-to-prove-they-can-hang-with-anyone/Last year, when the middling Green Bay Packers turned a corner, snuck into the playoffs, and made some noise in their first year with Jordan Love as the starter, it put them on the map in the NFC. After dismantling the Dallas Cowboys on the road, the national media started to see what the fuss was...20704Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-too-easy-to-run-screens-against-green-bays-defense/Death, taxes, and the Green Bay Packers’ defense getting diced on screens – it's like clockwork, except with more yardage.   Before Thursday night’s matchup with the Detroit Lions, quarterbacks completed 85.7% of their screen passes against Green Bay, totaling 330 yards. From Weeks 11 to 13, pass...20702Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/filip-gustavsson-offers-a-unique-perspective-on-why-goalies-play-better-behind-good-defenses/Typically, goaltenders won’t speak candidly to the media. They don’t want their opposing players and coaches to know what they’re thinking, so they’re typically tight-lipped and polite in any interview setting.       Filip Gustavsson is not a typical goaltender.       John King of the Wild o...20700Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/its-the-same-old-song/Since the game was played in Motown, I had the Four Tops’ playing in my head when time ran out on the Green Bay Packers Thursday night. Just another loss to the Detroit Lions, the sixth in the last seven meetings. Mistakes, penalties, and an inability to get a crucial fourth down stop. Wash. Ri...20699Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-06-4/Locks NCAA Football (0.75 Unit) 2-Team 6 Point Teaser (-110; Odds via Caesars)   UNLV +10.5 @ Boise State: 7:00 PM CT on FOX   I think UNLV is a live dog in this game, and getting them with a cushion of double-digit points looks like a steal to me. The Rebels are one of the few teams to ever...20698Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/czech-national-coach-speaks-against-jiricek-trade/Not everyone loves the Minnesota Wild acquiring David Jiricek in the fan base, and it appears even out of our little State of Hockey circle, some people are perplexed.       Per a Czech sports reporter, the head coach of the Czechia national team and long-time coach in the top domestic division,...20697Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-to-watch-monday-night-hockey/For the remaining 2024-25 regular season, Amazon Prime Video will stream just over 20 games on Monday nights that can be watched using the Prime Video app or an Amazon Device. This is the first time the NHL has agreed to an exclusive national broadcast deal, similar to the exclusive rights Prime V...20696Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/with-the-division-out-of-reach-whats-next-for-the-packers/It came down to the final seconds, but the Green Bay Packers couldn't stop the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football.   Even with Detroit’s heavily injured defensive line, the team was still biting kneecaps. It was a back-and-forth game with multiple lead changes between arguably the two best...20694Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-does-the-jiricek-trade-affect-minnesotas-cap-situation/Big David Jiricek comes with a small cap hit this season. However, if the defender hits like the Minnesota Wild thinks he can, his salary will soon match his size. Can the Wild afford it with the recent extensions they’ve given to Brock Faber and Jake Middleton, in addition to the expensive vetera...20691Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-giant-picks-nfl-week-14-preview/(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? Culvers Teaser of the Week Special Holiday Guest Week 14 Game Previews Best Bets Finished in the top 1% of the 202...20689Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wilds-perfect-storm-is-part-of-the-process/The vibes were high in St. Paul on Tuesday night. After rallying from a 2-1 deficit earlier in the night, the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks were in the closing seconds of overtime and virtually on their way to a shootout.       Brock Boeser’s shot on a 2-on-0 breakaway hit the post and l...20688Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/a-wounded-lion-is-a-tame-lion/When healthy, the Detroit Lions have the most complete roster in the NFL.   When healthy.   They are not close to that right now, and that’s why the Green Bay Packers will beat them at Ford Field on Thursday night and keep their slim hopes of an NFC North title alive.   Look, I get it. Even a b...20687Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-05-4/Locks NFL (0.75 Unit) Green Bay Packers @ Detroit Lions -3.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 7:15 PM CT on Prime Video   I thought the stumbling block for this Lions freight train was going to be a month ago, when they visited Green Bay on a cold, windy, and rainy day. Nope, Detroit won and covered...20686Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-heavily-represented-on-4-nations-rosters/The four rosters of Sweden, Finland, United States, and Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off tournament were announced throughout Wednesday. While we already know that Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin was instructed to build the whole Team U.S.A. roster and we have head coach John...20685Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/marcus-foligno-has-spearheaded-hynes-culture-shift/Marcus Foligno finally dropped the mitts for the first time this season against Luke Schenn during Saturday’s game against the Nashville Predators. Roughly 90 seconds into the game, the two squared up after Schenn asked to fight. The fight was also a repeat from a year ago, and Foligno was happy f...20683Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/feelin-thankful-stole-one-from-arizona-and-cousins-revenge-game/Matt, Preet, and Carter break down the W over the Arizona Cardinals this week. The Minnesota Vikings are still second in the NFC North despite being 10-2 but no worries because their future is in their hands. Starting with a tricky matchup between Minnesota and the Atlanta Falcons, led by one Ki...20681Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/how-does-the-jiricek-trade-affect-minnesotas-blueline-cap-situation/Big David Jiricek comes with a small cap hit this season. However, if the defender hits like the Minnesota Wild thinks he can, his salary will soon match his size. Can the Wild afford it with the recent extensions they’ve given to Brock Faber and Jake Middleton, in addition to the expensive vetera...20680Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-wilds-perfect-storm-has-been-part-of-the-process/The vibes were high in St. Paul on Tuesday night. After rallying from a 2-1 deficit earlier in the night, the Minnesota Wild and Vancouver Canucks were in the closing seconds of overtime and virtually on their way to a shootout.       Brock Boeser’s shot on a 2-on-0 breakaway hit the post and l...20678Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-04-4/Locks NBA (0.5 Unit) Boston Celtics First Half Team Total Over 60.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 6:30 PM CT on NBCS-Boston   I just can’t get away from what I’m seeing as a discounted number here. Boston hasn’t been as prolific in first halves this season, only ranking third in the NBA with 61.5...20677Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/what-will-it-tell-us-about-the-wild-if-jiricek-pans-out/The most notable rehab sports clinic in the Twin Cities may reside in Minneapolis, somewhere between Chicago Avenue and Eagan. But the Minnesota Wild are making their bid to become a haven for high draft picks after they traded for defenseman David Jiricek.       Jiricek did not come cheap. The...20674Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/the-battle-in-the-trenches-will-define-the-lions-packers-rematch/The showdown between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions this week could determine the winner of the NFC North — and potentially who receives a first-round bye in the NFL playoffs. It’ll undoubtedly be a headline game for the NFL this week.   Detroit is down a lot of its preferred starters th...20671Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/can-the-wild-take-advantage-of-another-teams-high-draft-pick/The most notable rehab sports clinic in the Twin Cities may reside in Minneapolis, somewhere between Chicago Avenue and Eagan. But the Minnesota Wild are making their bid to become a safe haven for high draft picks after the trade for defenseman David Jiricek.       Jiricek did not come cheap as...20669Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/wild-recall-ohgren-wallstedt-ahead-of-road-trip/That's Wild       There is a whole slew of transactions that the Minnesota Wild announced on Tuesday morning. Rookies Liam Ohgren and Jesper Wallstedt have been recalled from AHL Iowa. And in turn, Mats Zuccarello has been placed on Long-Term Injured Reserve, and both Jonas Brodin and Jakub Lauk...20668Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/tiny-nicks-gambling-picks-12-03-4/Locks NBA (0.75 Unit) Cleveland Cavaliers Team Total Over 125.5 (-110; Odds via Caesars): 6:00 PM CT on MNMT2   This game just screams track meet between two teams with nothing to play for. This being an NBA Cup game, and both the Cavaliers and Wizards eliminated from the knockout round, I do...20666Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/exclude-from-home/why-cant-the-packers-stay-onside/As I began writing this article, the Green Bay Packers went offside again.   Green Bay's defense ranks in the bottom 10 for pass-rush win rate and lacks depth at cornerback. However, Jeff Hafley's unit's most frustrating problem is its recurring inability to stay onside.   As expected, Green Bay...20664Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000