https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/179/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-are-reasonable-expectations-for-justin-jefferson-in-kocs-offense/As he enters his third season, Justin Jefferson is already undoubtedly one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. His combination of elite hands and route-running makes him singular among his peers. Jefferson is the whole package, and the Minnesota Vikings’ new front office will be putting him in...13595Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-vikings-putting-too-much-pressure-on-kevin-oconnell/When the Minnesota Vikings gathered in Eagan for their minicamp this week, it looked like more of the same. Kirk Cousins was still under center. Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen were still catching passes. Dalvin Cook took handoffs while Eric Kendricks and Harrison Smith anchored the defense.  ...13593Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-should-the-wilds-fourth-line-look-like-next-season/The Minnesota Wild's roster is nearly set in stone at forward heading into the summer, with the exception of a few changes. That starts with Kevin Fiala, an RFA with arbitration rights, who is likely getting a new zip code this summer because of Minnesota's cap squeeze, and the expected raise he w...13592Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nintendo-switch-hockey-game-has-minnesota-flavor-to-it/Video games may never have looked better. But we hardly live in a golden age when it comes to sports games. We can see this when it comes to hockey video games. About two decades or so ago, EA and 2K battled it out with competing simulation-style hockey games. Not only did you have options when it...13591Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-should-consider-drafting-a-developmental-guard-this-year/Focusing on the upcoming season is essential for any team. You want to create the best chance to compete and assemble the team that can do so. However, it never hurts to look years into the future and consider who is part of the team's core. Look at the Minnesota Timberwolves' guards, for example....13590Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/anthony-edwards-is-the-21st-century-shaquille-oneal/Anthony Edwards might already be the most entertaining player in the NBA. The man won’t turn 21 for another two months and already has contributed a laundry list of viral moments in his two short years in the league. This summer, he’s taking things to a new level as one of the stars of a major mov...13589Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vetoing-five-moves-the-wild-made-in-2021-22/If there's anything extremely online hockey stats people love, it's Twitter. Twitter was the crucible in which most of our modern understanding of the game was forged. And like the public square of Ye Olde Tymes, it also serves as a forum to further the noble pursuit of hockey analytics and, of co...13588Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/trevor-larnach-has-reached-his-tipping-point/As the baseball world rounds third, heading into their beloved College World Series, it's easy to look back at this time four years ago with fond memories. In the spring of 2018, Oregon State was on its way to capturing the game's crown in Omaha, led by top draft prospect Nick Madrigal. The Chicag...13587Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-could-the-ottawa-senators-offer-in-a-kevin-fiala-trade/It's June, and the Minnesota Wild are watching their hated rivals, the Colorado Avalanche, play for a Stanley Cup. In Denver, a team chock full of stars is planning their parade. We're talking players like Cale Makar, Mikko Rantanen, and Nathan MacKinnon. In St. Paul, fans are wondering what happe...13584Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-is-the-most-crucial-jenga-piece-for-the-2022-vikings/We've all played Jenga. Maybe it was around the kitchen table with the family or on one of those giant sets they have at bars that spice things up by adding alcohol and a bit of danger to your physical safety.   Either way, we all know what that integral piece feels like. You poke at it with your...13578Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/og-anunoby-is-a-risky-trade-target-for-the-wolves/The Minnesota Timberwolves are fresh off one of the best seasons in recent-franchise history, but this summer’s significance couldn’t be more apparent. Karl-Anthony Towns is soon to enter his prime, while Anthony Edwards looks poised to take the infamous Year 3 leap. And with the ownership group “...13577Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/vikings-quarterbacks-through-history-ranked-purely-by-vibes/13576Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-third-base-competition-is-heating-up/Competition tends to bring out the best in those involved. That saying usually proves itself true in the context of sports and especially within healthy competition between teammates.   Jonathan Schoop and Luis Arraez pushed each other on a 101-win team in 2019. While nobody’s playing time was in...13575Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-will-jake-middletons-new-deal-look-like/There’s no doubt that acquiring Jake Middleton at the trade deadline was a stroke of genius from Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin. Kaapo Kahkonen proved himself a capable backup, but he was ultimately surplus when the Wild added Marc-Andre Fleury. Not to mention that with the talented Jesper Wallsted...13573Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-there-a-way-for-okogie-to-make-it-work-in-minnesota/Josh Okogie went from the starting five early in the 2021-22 season to one of the last guys off Chris Finch's bench after about 41 games. What happened to cause such a drastic fall off? Was it his lack of offensive consistency, a log jam at the 2-guard, or just an overall fit issue? We may never k...13572Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-this-be-the-year-the-vikings-madden-curse-gets-reversed/For the first time in over two decades, the cover of the Madden NFL video game will feature John Madden. Starting with Madden NFL 2001, the game has used current players on the cover, ranging from Eddie George (2001), Daunte Culpepper (2002), and Peyton Hillis (2012) to Tom Brady (2018 and ‘22). T...13568Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-max-kepler-become-expendable-by-the-trade-deadline/Max Kepler has become a leader for the Minnesota Twins. The eight-year veteran was one of several players who broke out with the Bomba Squad in 2019. He's a versatile player capable of playing center field. And this year, he became Minnesota’s gong coach.     But as much as Kepler is belove...13567Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-does-minnesotas-new-look-front-office-tell-us-about-what-the-organization-values/When the Minnesota Timberwolves hired Tim Connelly to be the president of basketball operations, I was reminded of how the Wolves brought in Chris Finch. Granted, the process of the Connelly hire was far more conventional than the path to hiring Finch. The long and short of it is the Wolves forewe...13561Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-we-ever-going-to-find-out-how-good-the-twins-really-are/The Minnesota Twins faced the AL East twice this season before crossing the border to play the Toronto Blue Jays. In April, they split a series with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway, then took two of three from the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete. Since leaving Tampa’s dilapidated baseball facility on May...13560Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/which-former-vikings-should-be-locked-inside-hell-in-a-cell/In a sport that emphasizes physical dominance more than any other, football was made on rivalries. It’s why the NFC Central was known as the Black and Blue Division during the 1990s. It's also why 70,000 people cram U.S. Bank Stadium when the Green Bay Packers come to town.   Some of those grudge...13559Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/its-kinda-crazy-that-the-k-j-osborn-pick-worked-out/It's hard not to look back at K.J. Osborn's signature moment from last year and chuckle slightly.   In Week 6, the Minnesota Vikings blew a 28-17 lead to a Sam Darnold-led Carolina Panthers team. Carolina kicker Zane Gonzalez connected on a 23-yard field goal to make it 28-20 with 4:41 left. Then...13557Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/when-exactly-is-minnesotas-stanley-cup-window/This summer, the Minnesota Wild are faced with many crucial questions as they figure out how to field a competitive roster under a tight salary cap. But there's a question that plagues the Wild, and it's often lost in the conversations around this team.   When is the Wild's Stanley Cup window?  ...13555Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/we-arent-talking-enough-about-what-the-vikings-did-in-free-agency/This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings nailed free agency, and they aren't getting the praise they deserve. They played it safe by adding depth to the offensive line and swung for the fences on the defense. For a new front office searching for an identity, they aced their first test.   Three free...13553Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-tim-connelly-needs-to-learn-from-the-tom-thibodeau-regime/The Minnesota Timberwolves were 29-53 the year before they hired Tom Thibodeau. At his introductory press conference, somebody asked Thibodeau when the Wolves would start winning. Thibs flashed a wry smile and said, "Might as well get started."   The Wolves finished with a 31-51 record in Thibode...13552Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-are-wild-fans-talking-about-practice/We're sitting here, the Minnesota Wild have been out of the playoffs for almost a month, and the State of Hockey is in here talking about practice.   Not the games! Not a Game 4 no-show where Minnesota failed to show any kind of killer instinct up 2-1 in the series and with the St. Louis Blues li...13550Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000