https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/183/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-the-realistic-timeline-for-jesper-wallstedt/The Minnesota Wild just locked in another part of their bright future. Jesper Wallstedt, the goalie Minnesota took in the first round of the 2021 Draft, signed his entry-level contract Monday. It's not surprising — there wasn't any will he or won't he sign drama. But the signing is significant in...13424Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/exploring-the-intersection-of-dlos-friendship-and-fit-with-kat/The time has come that I once again write about D'Angelo Russell. I’m pretty sure that there isn’t a single Minnesota Timberwolf that I’ve written more words about. I find him to be a fascinating character. In front of the mic, he is most often soft-spoken and thoughtful, but he has a presence tha...13422Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dean-evasons-ego-got-the-best-of-him-against-the-blues/Just ask any coach, and they'll tell you that their system works. The difference lies is in the execution and player talent to work within that system. At least that's what they're likely to tell you.   Dean Evason's Minnesota Wild team had been locked into a first round match-up with St. Louis w...13421Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-much-can-the-twins-lean-on-their-depth/While it isn’t the way they would have wanted it, the Minnesota Twins’ recent spate of injuries has been a boomlet for fans who love to track prospects. Carlos Correa’s hand injury allowed the Minnesota Twins to call up Royce Lewis. Gilberto Celestino is getting playing time while Byron Buxton rec...13420Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-schedule-can-be-broken-into-3-phases/The Minnesota Vikings released their 2022 schedule on Thursday night, giving fans a much-needed shot of dopamine. The Vikings' offseason has not been sexy, but the schedule gives fans an excuse to visit a new town, check out some local establishments, and enjoy a soul-crushing experience this fall...13419Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-must-take-an-honest-look-in-the-mirror-before-a-franchise-altering-summer/Different year on the calendar, different roster, same outcome.   All year long, it felt like this Minnesota Wild club was different than years past. But the result was the same: a first-round exit, this time to the St. Louis Blues in six games. That's now six straight first-round losses in their...13417Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jason-arnott-said-the-quiet-part-out-loud-about-ryan-suter/No one has yet written the book that goes behind the scenes with the 2010s Minnesota Wild. If someone ever publishes a comprehensive history of them, though, it promises to be fascinating. Tracking the franchise's first relevant moment, the twin signings of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, to their slo...13415Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-road-schedule-is-a-bit-of-a-letdown-after-last-year/The NFL seems to be punishing the Minnesota Vikings after they had a phenomenal road schedule last year. If you’re one of those people who like to deck out in purple and travel with the Vikings for a game or two, last year gave you plenty of great opportunities. Well, if you don’t care about the o...13414Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/andrew-booth-jr-is-the-steal-of-the-draft/The Minnesota Vikings drafted two first-round-quality defensive backs this year: Lewis Cine, who was literally a first-rounder, and Andrew Booth Jr. I’ve been preaching that the new front office embodies value over anything else. Booth is Exhibit A. He’s the steal of the draft.   There are reason...13413Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-early-season-schedule-will-set-the-tone-for-the-2022-vikings/In an effort to make all 365 days of the year an integral part of the NFL calendar, the schedule release has become another milestone for the league to build hype around.   And while we might be tempted to roll our eyes at an over-the-top presentation of something that could be handled by a singl...13412Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wild-wasted-a-once-in-a-career-kaprizov-performance/A decade ago, in 2012, the Minnesota Wild made themselves relevant again by signing Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. Ever since, the State of Hockey has, by and large, believed the team to be one piece away from a Stanley Cup.   After two playoff losses to the powerhouse Chicago Blackhawks, that one p...13411Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-astros-were-a-good-reality-check-for-the-twins/The Minnesota Twins had their former fifth overall pick standing on the mound late in Game 2 against the Houston Astros. He would make a web gem in center field in Game 3. A modern-day two-way player entering his prime? The 26-year-old, whose father was a three-time All-Star pitcher, still had a 0...13408Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-will-deeply-regret-passing-on-jordan-davis-after-week-2/Following the NFL schedule release on Thursday evening, Minnesota Vikings fans can't help fixating on Kevin O'Connell ringing in his era at home against the dreaded Green Bay Packers — and for good reason. By drawing the winners of the NFC North in eight out of the past 11 seasons, including the p...13407Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bad-news-wild-fans-it-only-gets-harder-from-here/The monumental disbelief and disappointment of the best Minnesota Wild team ever racking up a first-round playoff loss will fade. Not completely, as this spring's loss, like 2017, is the kind that haunts a fanbase for a while. But as summer approaches, there'll be a turn towards optimism.   After...13406Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-the-early-bye-doom-the-vikings/The NFL announced its full schedule on Thursday, and fans can now begin to plan their road trips for the upcoming season. For Minnesota Vikings fans, this could include plans for the Week 2 Monday Night Football game in Philadelphia, a Week 4 game against New Orleans Saints at Tottenham Hotspur St...13405Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-should-replace-pat-bev-in-the-starting-lineup/It’s no secret that the Patrick Beverley trade positively impacted the Minnesota Timberwolves. When the Wolves traded Jarrett Culver and Juancho Hernangomez to the Memphis Grizzlies for Pat Bev, it altered their future.   Culver struggled to be a league-average player, falling in and out of rotat...13404Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/its-time-for-evason-to-match-berubes-creativity/In the first round of the playoffs this year, head coach Dean Evason has continued his tenure-long trend of relying on the depth of the Minnesota Wild roster to win. He's chosen not to interfere with his lineup's chemistry and roll through his lines as evenly as possible. However, his strategy is...13401Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/keenan-mccardell-may-see-a-little-of-himself-in-jalen-nailor/Two days before the 2022 NFL Draft, Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah held a press conference detailing the coaching staff’s selflessness and collaborative efforts. He mentioned how wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell gave a passionate speech imploring the team not to draft a receiver in t...13400Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-the-twins-turned-two-converted-starters-into-relief-aces/The Minnesota Twins are rolling down the fast lane, and stellar pitching is propelling this bus. Not only does the starting staff have a top-tier unit thus far, but their bullpen has been mostly fantastic, especially lately. While fans were anticipating the relievers to be the loose wheel on this...13399Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-have-put-lewis-cine-and-andrew-booth-in-a-position-to-succeed/The Minnesota Vikings’ secondary was tough on the eyes last season. With the failed Bashaud Breeland experiment, the mothballing of Cameron Dantzler — and despite solid play from an aging Patrick Peterson — the Vikings' defense never took off. As a result, Minnesota has a new regime and several ne...13398Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-do-the-wolves-improve-on-the-margins/The Minnesota Timberwolves had their first taste of playoff experience with the emerging core of Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D'Angelo Russell last year. Now it’s time to build upon that. After being the 7-seed in the West, they have set a floor for what constitutes a successful season...13397Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-could-use-a-e-j-liddell-help-at-the-4/With the 2022 NBA Draft just over a month away, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves will have their attention focused on interim president of basketball operations Sachin Gupta. June 23 marks the date that Gupta will get his first (and possibly only) attempt as Minnesota’s lead decision-maker come...13394Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-adjustments-do-the-wild-need-to-make-before-game-6/Sunday’s loss to the St. Louis Blues featured 40 minutes of abysmal hockey, followed by 20 minutes of semi-inspired play. Tuesday’s performance featured 20 minutes of above-average play, followed by 40 minutes of lackluster hockey. The Minnesota Wild suddenly cannot play a complete game for some r...13393Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-else-besides-kaprizov-will-make-a-play/He’s trying. In fact, Kirill Kaprizov is doing everything for the Minnesota Wild. But hockey is not a sport like basketball where a team can just ride on the back of a LeBron James to a championship. Kaprizov has scored seven goals in a playoff series, the most of any player in franchise history....13392Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-blues-stole-the-wilds-trademark-resilience/When everyone — players, coaches, media, fans, and us here at 10KRinks.com — glowingly spoke about what made this Minnesota Wild team different, it all came back to one word: resilience.   The Wild are down by a goal late? No sweat, they'd tie it up late. Heck, even if they were down by multiple...13391Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000