https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/181/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whose-number-will-the-wild-retire-next/The Minnesota Wild put their first retired number into the rafters in March. Of any player, anyway. Raising Mikko Koivu's banner gave Wild fans something to be proud of, in a way that retiring No. 1 for WILD FANS or winning a defunct division 15 years ago just can't quite scratch.   There was a n...13508Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-still-suffering-from-the-curse-of-marcus-sherels/Optimism is beaming around the Minnesota Vikings’ locker room so far this spring. Players are raving about their new head coach and the culture he has brought in. Kirk Cousins has familiarity with Kevin O'Connell. Defensive coordinator Ed Donatell is bringing in a new scheme. Talented players like...13507Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dalvin-cook-represents-the-ethos-of-the-new-vikings-regime/Chad Graff buried an interesting Dalvin Cook observation in his notes from organized team activities (OTA) on May 17. He tucked his snippet heard 'round the purple world behind: The Vikings have massive TVs for replays at practice. There are only three starting jobs up for grabs: right g...13506Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-the-vikings-have-the-nfls-best-vertical-passing-game/For as much grief as former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak received, it's tough to argue with his impact on the passing game last season. With Gary Kubiak as OC in 2020, the Vikings ranked 27th in pass attempts, whereas Klint Kubiak's version of the offense experienced a subs...13503Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-does-kevin-oconnell-see-in-kirk-cousins/When the Minnesota Vikings hired Kevin O'Connell, it meant good things for Kirk Cousins. Getting an offensive coach was always going to benefit him. Hiring the offensive coordinator from the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams didn't hurt either.   But when Cousins stepped up to the microphone o...13501Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-should-weigh-their-options-before-giving-towns-the-supermax/The Minnesota Timberwolves can’t seem to stop picking up wins. Not on the court, unfortunately, but during the offseason. Just a day after news broke that the Wolves were signing Tim Connelly away from the Denver Nuggets to be their President of Basketball Operations, Karl-Anthony Towns learned th...13500Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-next-for-matt-boldy/For the first time in franchise history, the Minnesota Wild look like a model draft-and-develop team. Kirill Kaprizov burst onto the scene as a rookie in the 2021 season, taking home a Calder Trophy. Still, there were doubts over whether this was a fluke or not. Not just with Kaprizov's 27 goals a...13499Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/wolves-lost-the-wiggins-trade-and-thats-okay/As Andrew Wiggins slammed home his awe-inspiring poster dunk over Luka Doncic, it was hard not to reminisce over some of Wiggins' best moments in a Minnesota Timberwolves jersey. Flashes of his classic Rudy Gobert ran through my head, followed shortly by his 2017 in Oklahoma. Memories of how...13498Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-bears-will-be-the-bizarro-vikings-in-2022/The rivalry between the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears should be fascinating in 2022, as the two teams have multiple parallels. Not only are both attempting to “competitively rebuild” behind their new front offices and head coaches, the ties go even deeper.   The Bears signed Ryan Poles afte...13495Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-kevin-oconnell-can-learn-from-matt-lafleur/Among the many qualities that Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay gets praised for is his open-minded approach to dialing up creative plays for his offense and his willingness to think outside of the box. Matt LaFleur, a McVay disciple, came to Green Bay three years ago and modernized an offense wit...13494Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-arent-the-bomba-squad-anymore-and-thats-a-good-thing/The Bomba Squad name came from inside the clubhouse as the Minnesota Twins continued to send balls over outfield walls all over the country in 2019. Eddie Rosario coined the term, and it caught the attention of the higher-ups. Team president Dave St. Peter, communications director Dustin Morse, an...13492Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tim-connelly-has-an-opportunity-to-show-his-mastery-of-the-draft/The Minnesota Timberwolves got what they wanted, a high-caliber President of Basketball Operations to look over this young and emerging team. Tim Connelly comes over from the Denver Nuggets after leading them to five consecutive winning seasons, four playoffs appearances, and a conference finals a...13491Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/are-the-new-jersey-devils-still-a-fit-for-kevin-fiala/If you ask Minnesota Wild general manager Bill Guerin, he has no idea whether he'll trade Kevin Fiala this summer. At his end-of-year presser, he told the media, "Look, we'd love to have Kevin back. We have to dig in a little bit and see what's possible. But there is uncertainty."   On the other...13487Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-might-have-to-look-deep-on-their-big-board/With the final ping pong ball being graced by the logo of the Orlando Magic last week, the NBA has officially set the order for the 2022 NBA draft. Pundits have made their mock drafts, headlined by Auburn's Jabari Smith Jr., Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren, and Duke's Paolo Banchero. But after the first f...13486Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-vikings-can-unlock-akayleb-evans/Akayleb Evans can be a very good NFL cornerback. That's not as spicy of a take as it seems for a fourth-round corner. I "can be" an astronaut, but the path to my going for a space walk is nearly impossible. So, what's the path to Evans becoming a genuine NFL starting cornerback? That's the central...13485Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-nuggets-ownership-to-blame-for-tim-connellys-departure/Rumors have been swirling about the Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations position for several weeks. Darren Wolfson reported that minority owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez were looking to make a “splash hire,” and Dane Moore listed five big-name POBOs the Wolves stated they...13484Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-gary-sanchez-keep-this-going/Nearly two months into the 2022 season, the Minnesota Twins are in first place in the AL Central and hold a comfortable lead in the division.   A big reason for Minnesota’s success this season has been offensive production. Home runs continue to be a crucial part of the team’s lineup. They rank 1...13482Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-ryan-hartmans-breakout-campaign-sustainable/It was a breakout campaign for seemingly every member of Minnesota’s top nine. Kirill Kaprizov eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time in franchise history. Kevin Fiala’s 85 points trail only Kaprizov in the Minnesota single-season record books. Mats Zuccarello had the most productive seaso...13480Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/patrick-beverley-is-just-being-real/Springtime in Minnesota is finally here. How I cherish these few weeks of delightful weather sandwiched in between a hellishly long winter and a summer that seems to feel the need to overcompensate for said harsh winter. It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and play pick-up at the park. Pa...13479Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-this-the-year-justin-jefferson-becomes-the-best-receiver-on-the-planet/Justin Jefferson is the first player in NFL history to combine for over 3,000 receiving yards across his first two seasons. He’s undoubtedly in the conversation as one of the top receivers in the NFL, a position rich in star power, and he's only 22. With two second-team All-Pro credits to his name...13478Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-laissez-faire-approach-to-practice-doomed-wilds-postseason-chances/Few things in the sport of hockey are static. The puck is constantly in motion, as are the players on the ice. NHL teams are constantly in flux year over year, month over month, game to game, and sometimes within a single game.    There are several reasons why coaches change their lineup. Injurie...13477Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-cardinals-game-is-going-to-feel-like-a-divisional-matchup-this-year/As the Minnesota Vikings were getting ready to take on the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium, the mood was noticeably different from the Vikings’ season opener. In Minnesota’s first game, players were excited to showcase their skills against a young Cincinnati Bengals team that went 4-11-1 t...13476Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-need-to-shake-up-their-roster-to-maintain-good-chemistry/Last year, the Minnesota Timberwolves decided to stand pat at the Feb. 10 deadline. Sachin Gupta had taken over as general manager at the start of the season after the Wolves dismissed Gersson Rosas for workplace misconduct. With Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore taking over ownership from Glen Taylor,...13471Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/evason-cant-blame-his-players-for-lack-of-execution-on-the-power-play/This season, the Minnesota Wild's record books needed to be written from scratch. A total of 13 players set new personal bests in goals, assists, or points. In some cases, players set personal records for all three categories. All this as the team set new records for the franchise. Beyond the way...13470Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-the-schedule-impact-minnesotas-decision-to-send-royce-lewis-down/Royce Lewis made his major league debut against the Oakland A’s on May 6. Two Baltimore Orioles pitchers had hit Carlos Correa in the hand in the previous series, sending him to the injured list. Correa’s stay on the IL was shorter than expected, though, and the Minnesota Twins sent Lewis back to...13467Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000