https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/124/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-need-a-backup-plan-for-kaprizovs-line/The Minnesota Wild’s top line of Kirill Kaprizov, Ryan Hartman, and Mats Zuccarello has become a fixture ever since the trio started playing together late in the 2020-21 season. You will rarely see Dean Evason disband the line outside of an injury (like how Sam Steel replaced Hartman early this...16244Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-are-reasonable-expectations-for-jordan-addison/Art is a fluid form, not constrained, nor within limit. Jordan Addison considers himself to be a route artist, moving with finesse, swaying and weaving throughout the field. Regrettably, there are limits to quantifiable measures such as receiving yards, so we must ask:   What are reasonable expec...16243Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-shouldnt-rush-brooks-lee/Trying to tell Minnesota Twins fans to calm down during a team-wide slump is about as fruitful as throwing water on a grease fire. It can often be just as explosive. Frustrations mount when there are five or six players in the starting lineup on any given day who are battling a seemingly endless d...16242Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-made-it-clear-this-offseason-that-they-believe-in-brian-asamoah/Now that the dust has settled on the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason, we can see the full picture of what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell sought to accomplish.   They targeted needs strategically while letting aging veterans with bloated contracts walk in free agency. Minnesota came into the...16241Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-were-never-moving-on-from-dean-evason/  Anytime something goes wrong, we search for the problem and try to find a solution. In the post-mortem lows after the Dallas Stars eliminated them from the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild and their fans are searching for the problem. Some have blamed the stars for not showing up, and others hav...16240Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/correa-needs-to-be-minnesotas-rising-tide/On May 3, Chicago White Sox reliever Keynan Middleton was excited when he got to face Carlos Correa in the bottom of the ninth. Chicago had won Game 1 in extra innings, and they’d take the series if Middleton could get Correa out. Middleton missed with a slider, Correa fouled off a changeup, then...16238Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-do-the-vikings-continue-to-neglect-the-d-line-in-the-draft/Ask and you shall receive. After being told by the football world throughout the offseason that the eternally cornerback-thirsty Minnesota Vikings needed to make even more investments at the position, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and the front office obliged. Despite spending second- and fourth-round picks...16236Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/should-we-be-concerned-that-rudy-gobert-didnt-receive-any-all-defense-votes/Ever since the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Karl-Anthony Towns, they’ve worked to find a defensive big to pair him with, allowing him to expend most of his energy on offense. The Wolves had high hopes when they acquired six-time All-Defense and three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert...16234Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-marat-khusnutdinov-countdown-starts-now/Wave 1 of the Minnesota Wild’s great prospect infusion is basically wrapped up. The State of Hockey saw Matt Boldy grab a spot and hold it down for the last year and a half. Marco Rossi and Calen Addison struggled at times, but saw NHL minutes and are looking to majorly improve next year. Brock...16230Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-it-time-to-pull-the-trigger-on-brooks-lee/The Minnesota Twins' offense has been going through a rough slump. Since May 1, the team has produced a .523 OPS, 50 wRC+, and a league-leading 26.8 percent strikeout rate. Worse yet? Minnesota’s lineup owns a 25.7 percent strikeout clip through the entire season, the third-highest in baseball.  ...16229Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rudy-gobert-is-going-to-have-his-best-summer-ever/When most people hear a sentence like “I’m excited about this summer because I think it’s gonna be my best summer. … I can really plan on having the best summer I’ve ever had,” they likely get a rush of nostalgia. They might think of hitting summer break in grade school, signing up for overnight s...16226Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-happened-to-evasons-new-and-improved-special-teams/It’s time to have an honest conversation about Minnesota Wild head coach Dean Evason. Now at the helm for three full seasons, Evason has a sufficient body of work by which to evaluate his ability, and he’s established distinct patterns. Chief among these is a spotty special teams resume that’s s...16224Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-to-expect-from-the-vikings-schedule-release-on-thursday/If you’re inclined to take a trip or two to see the Minnesota Vikings on the road, last year’s schedule was a step back from their 2021 road slate. Two years ago, the Vikings kicked things off with a trip to Cincinnati to see Joe Burrow and Co., then traveled to Charlotte, Los Angeles, and San Fra...16223Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jordan-addison-will-feast-thanks-to-justin-jeffersons-gravity/The Minnesota Vikings took USC wide receiver Jordan Addison with the 23rd-overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. A draft room video captured Kevin O'Connell saying Addison was an "instant starter." The team had a clear need at WR, with only Justin Jefferson and K.J. Osborn remaining as proven veteran...16222Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-bedard-era-blackhawks-can-still-be-terrible/On Monday night, the worst-case scenario for the NHL happened. Fans everywhere mourned to see that Connor Bedard, the shining light of the league's future, was sentenced by Gary Bettman's Ping Pong Ball Mafia to join the Chicago Blackhawks organization. It's a result that absolutely no one outs...16221Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bailey-ober-can-reach-another-level-by-using-triston-mckenzies-blueprint/Amidst the issues emanating from the loss of two rotation pieces, there was a moment of bliss. Bailey Ober filled in when Tyler Mahle and Kenta Maeda got injured, and it could not have gone better. Ober took fans on a trip to the wonderful world of high-heat and slippery sliders. Bailey pitched se...16219Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/should-the-wolves-be-exploring-a-pat-bev-reunion/Not many could have predicted the impact that Patrick Beverley would have on the Minnesota Timberwolves when they traded for him in mid-August of 2021. At the time, most people viewed Beverley as a solid veteran guard on Minnesota's bench and an opportunity to offload Jarrett Culver and Juancho He...16218Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-the-twins-build-a-sports-car-without-an-ignition-switch/Luis Arraez is hitting .420/.476/.518 coming off an All-Star season last year when he led Major League Baseball in batting average. The Miami Marlins are in the NL East mix early in the season, despite having a fraction of the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, and Philadelphia Phillies’ payroll. Minn...16215Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-vikings-in-for-another-summer-of-osborn/Things weren’t looking good for K.J. Osborn in the summer of 2021.   He had just completed his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings. He was a fifth-round pick out of Miami but was miscast as the team’s punt returner. Osborn didn’t record a single reception during his rookie year. His spot on...16213Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/gauging-marco-rossis-trade-value-entering-the-summer/Calen Addison Trade Rumor Season was so last year. Granted, according to people close to the team, Addison still appears to be on the trade block, but that story is too old to have the juice. This summer’s hottest fashion trend?: Marco Rossi Trade Rumors. The Minnesota Wild’s top draft pick (No...16212Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-things-the-wolves-can-learn-from-miamis-playoff-run/With the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason now in full swing, several Wolves players have been spotted enjoying themselves during their time away from NBA basketball. Karl-Anthony Towns sat down with Los Angeles Clippers star and close friend Paul George for his Podcast P With Paul George audio sh...16210Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-twins-shuffling-their-relievers-between-the-majors-and-minors-too-often/There are few things baseball fans can universally agree upon. However, most people agree that no major league team can have a limited amount of arms in their organization for the bullpen. Major league relievers are unlike any other position in baseball. Unlike a shortstop or starting pitcher, the...16209Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-close-are-the-wild-to-being-true-stanley-cup-contenders/The Athletic did a study into the common themes that every Stanley Cup Champion has had. It’s not perfect but in general, teams tend to have the following when it comes to roster makeup.  An elite center who is among the best in the league  An elite winger who is among the best in the leag...16206Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dont-throw-the-regular-season-out-with-the-playoffs/  Bill Guerin’s end-of-season press conference upset quite a few fans. That isn’t unusual for a GM who is known for bravado and speaking his mind. But this time, a straightforward statement resulted in days of discourse over what counts as a failure or success. In this instance, fans need to li...16203Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-did-alexander-mattison-return-to-the-vikings/The NFL Draft provides clarity for teams as they begin their offseason program. While the Minnesota Vikings answered some questions in this year’s draft, one of the lingering uncertainties is what is going on in the backfield.   The backfield has been a surprising point of the offseason, as Kevin...16199Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000