https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/161/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-is-freddy-gaudreau-a-lock-for-a-big-role/Every coach in the league has Their Guy. Their Guy is usually a role player who doesn't have a ton in the way of skills or offensive numbers. Still, Their Guy is in the lineup every night, and the coach will always stick their neck for him.   Make no mistake, Freddy Gaudreau is Dean Evason's Guy....14383Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kirk-cousins-forgot-how-to-counter-the-blitz/I don't have to tell you that Kirk Cousins had a rough night in Philadelphia. You can look at the statistical profile of his performance from pretty much any angle and come away with the correct conclusion that he played poorly. That's probably not all you want to know, though. The real question o...14380Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-primetime-flop-distracted-from-their-near-perfect-special-teams-play/From a special teams perspective, Monday night went just fine for the Minnesota Vikings. Booming punts, excellent kickoff coverage, and even a blocked field goal! It was a special teams masterclass. Just ignore everything else that happened, and you'll walk away with fond memories.   Okay, but fo...14379Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-can-the-vikings-defense-tame-the-lions-rushing-attack/It's no secret the Minnesota Vikings' pass defense has been porous, but the run defense has been equally disappointing. In Week 1, the Green Bay Packers ran it down the Vikings' throats until a lopsided score forced them into catch-up mode. On Monday night, the Philadelphia Eagles got whatever the...14378Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dont-overlook-rudy-goberts-interior-presence-on-offense/Rudy Gobert will help the Minnesota Timberwolves significantly on the defensive interior. But people are overlooking his ability to help them on the offensive interior. A key component to the final score in Minnesota's last handful of seasons has been their ability to finish around the rim success...14377Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ed-donatells-commitment-to-his-scheme-backfired/Following a picture-perfect debut against the Green Bay Packers, the Philadelphia Eagles quickly humbled Ed Donatell's defense. The Minnesota Vikings' allowed a staggering 347 yards in the first half alone, and Jalen Hurts could do no wrong. For the Vikings, the game started ugly and got uglier. W...14375Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-kaprizov-make-mackinnon-money-on-his-next-contract/Nathan MacKinnon finally got his money. The Colorado Avalanche locked him into a 7-year, $44.1 million ($6.3 million AAV) in 2016 coming out of his entry-level deal. He almost instantly became the best bargain in the NHL, averaging 1.18 points per game over the agreement's lifetime.   Now MacKinn...14373Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/was-this-season-more-disappointing-than-2021/For the second straight weekend, the Minnesota Twins entered their biggest series of the season with a matchup against the Cleveland Guardians. The Twins could not have played worse in either series. They went 1-8 during nine of their most crucial games of the season. Statistically, the Twins are...14372Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-marc-lore-and-arod-can-contribute-to-detoxifying-the-culture-of-team-owners/On Sept. 13th, 2022, the NBA released the results of their nine-month-long investigation into Phoenix Suns majority owner Robert Sarver's workplace misconduct. The NBA launched an investigation in Nov. 2021 following the release of an article by ESPN's Baxter Holmes, which provided witnesses' repo...14371Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-cant-keep-neglecting-cook-and-thielen/Oh, what a difference one week can make in the NFL.   Remember how we all felt after Week 1? I wrote a piece last week singing effusive praise of Kevin O'Connell, Justin Jefferson, and this Vikings offense. Now that piece gets to stand as a grim reminder that things can flip just that quickly in...14367Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-the-vikings-fool-us-in-week-1/The Minnesota Vikings rolled into Philly on Monday night feeling good about themselves. They had just dispatched the rival Green Bay Packers and were looking for a 2-0 start with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles. National pundits had jumped aboard the Vikings' bandwagon. They were proclaimed as...14366Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-everybody-else-views-the-wolves/I've spent most of the past 20 summers tucked away deep in the northern Wisconsin woods. Camp Bovey sits nestled a few miles off Highway 53 in Solon Springs. Throughout my life, I've been lucky enough to enjoy the private lake and the north woods solitude as a camper and staff member. As a kid, I...14365Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/for-vikings-and-packers-fans-theres-a-catch/Fans of the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers have one thing in common.   No, it's not their cholesterol level, or the number of ice scrapers in their car, or their mixed feelings about Brett Favre, or the notion that it's acceptable to order pizza from a ranch.   Okay, maybe there are a c...14363Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-philadelphia-just-lay-out-the-blueprint-on-kirk-cousins/The Minnesota Vikings fell in embarrassing fashion, 24-7, on Monday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Ed Donatell's defensive gameplan treated Jalen Hurts -- a quarterback with serious questions about his capabilities as a competent NFL passer -- and the Ea...14362Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-numbers-that-tell-the-story-of-the-vikings-eagles-game/The Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night, 24-7. The lopsided score doesn't even convey the thoroughness of the defeat. The Eagles controlled the tempo from the start. Quarterback Jalen Hurts made plays almost effortlessly, while Minnesota's offense felt stagnant on the...14361Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-vikings-respond-to-adversity-will-define-thier-season/It was hard not to notice that Stefon Diggs scored his third touchdown for the Buffalo Bills shortly after Jalen Hurts made a second effort to put the Philadelphia Eagles up 21-7. The NFL ran two games simultaneously on Monday night. But a casual viewer would find no reprieve if they wanted a bett...14360Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/walker-hentges-and-firstov-showed-out-at-the-kurvers-showcase/Last weekend, the Tom Kurvers Prospect Showcase featured several players coming into their first season of professional hockey, including a trio of recent NCAA players looking to make their mark on this year's Iowa Wild team. Sammy Walker (Gophers), Sam Hentges (St. Cloud State), and Vladislav Fir...14359Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-will-the-carlos-correa-season-be-remembered/It was a calm night in March. The MLB lockout had just ended, and the Minnesota Twins were doing everything they could to improve their roster. The stench of a last-place finish was still floating through the air. Therefore, fans met the next season with pessimism.   At that moment, a storm was b...14358Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/when-is-falveys-pitching-pipeline-going-to-reach-minnesota/When Derek Falvey and Thad Levine took over the Minnesota Twins, you could explain why in one word: pitching. By the time he landed the top job, Falvey had built a pitching pipeline that the Cleveland Guardians are still maintaining and enjoying today. If he could do it there, why not here?   And...14353Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kyle-anderson-is-a-sneaky-sixth-man-of-the-year-candidate/With the start of the NBA preseason a couple of weeks away, many fans and NBA media members are taking this time to discuss potential team rotations and speculate on how players will be able to succeed in their assumed roles. Many pundits are talking about how the Minnesota Timberwolves roster wil...14350Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bill-guerin-should-avoid-spending-his-newfound-cap-space/As it stands now, the Minnesota Wild are about to open training camp with a full roster and some intriguing roster battles. All eyes are on Marco Rossi and how quickly he can fit into the NHL. But other hopefuls like Andrej Sustr and Calen Addison will fight for the final spot on defense for Openi...14349Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/wolves-fans-should-embrace-the-new-statement-jerseys/14348Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-are-people-still-rehashing-the-wiggins-for-dlo-trade/The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for All-Star guard D'Angelo Russell over three years ago. Despite Russell's mostly productive time in the Twin Cities, some would go back in time and never deal Andrew Wiggins and the No. 7 pick (Jonathan Kuminga) to Golden State in exchange for Russell.   "[Gold...14346Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-evolution-of-kirk-cousins-expectations/It's hard not to immediately recall Justin Jefferson's 64-yard touchdown when thinking about the Minnesota Vikings' 23-7 win over the Green Bay Packers. Jefferson was open, hilariously wide-open. Cousins threw it to the spot Jefferson would be, and Jefferson made an extra effort to beat two Green...14340Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-competition-on-the-blueline-is-about-to-heat-up/For years, the Minnesota Wild’s defensive core consisted of Ryan Suter, Jared Spurgeon, Jonas Brodin, and Matt Dumba. Buying out Suter was Minnesota's first move to break up this long-standing group, and the Wild were a better team for it. The season has not started yet, and as the Dmitry Kulikov...14337Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000