https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/192/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-tyson-jost-be-the-wilds-latest-change-of-scenery-success-story/On the one hand, the Minnesota Wild's trade with the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday was a footnote. The Wild sent Nico Sturm, a bottom-six forward who wasn't in their future, to Denver. In return, Minnesota got Tyson Jost, a bottom-six forward who wasn't in the Avs' future.   Yes, Jost was a forme...12949Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/harrison-phillips-isnt-replacing-michael-pierce/On the first day of legal tampering, the Minnesota Vikings' major move was to sign Harrison Phillips to replace Michael Pierce. According to reports from Darren Wolfson of KSTP, Pierce didn't want to play in a 3-4 and wouldn't accept contract reworks. So Pierce is off to greener pastures, and the...12948Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kat-is-reaching-mvp-level/On Monday night, Karl-Anthony Towns had the highest-scoring game of his career. He dropped 60 points, including 32 points in the 3rd quarter alone, in a 149-139 win over the San Antonio Spurs. KAT dominated the Spurs defense, shooting an incredible 19 for 31 from the field and 7 from 11 from 3-poi...12946Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/remembering-the-legend-of-angrymikko/Mikko Koivu is often the name fans think of when talking about iconic Minnesota Wild players. For many fans, myself included, Koivu was the one that drew them to the Wild and the game of hockey. Last Sunday evening, the Wild gave Koivu the highest honor an athlete can receive. They lifted his name...12945Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/phillips-brings-leadership-to-the-d-line-that-they-havent-had-since-linval/The Minnesota Vikings made their first move of free agency by agreeing to sign Harrison Phillips from the Buffalo Bills. Like the Vikings' marquee free-agent additions of the past two seasons, Michael Pierce and Dalvin Tomlinson, Phillips is a defensive tackle.   Minnesota reportedly brought in P...12944Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-do-the-twins-rebuild-their-infield/Safe to say, the post-lockout Minnesota Twins have been anything but quiet.   On Saturday, it looked like they fixed their shortstop situation when they acquired Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ronny Henriquez from the Texas Rangers. The Twins added a cheap shortstop option under contract for the next two...12942Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/should-the-vikings-pursue-a-billy-turner-homecoming/In a surprising move Monday morning during the opening day of NFL free agency, the Green Bay Packers released utility offensive lineman Billy Turner. After starting his career with the Miami Dolphins and Denver Broncos, the Shoreview, Minn. native and Mounds View High School alumnus signed a 4-yea...12940Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kirk-cousins-wont-find-a-better-situation-than-he-has-in-2022/Kirk Cousins has produced more questions than answers in his four seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Fans have been puzzled by his ability to take over in October but wilt in December. Pundits are confused how Cousins could line up behind the guard on a fourth-and-goal. Many people were baffled w...12936Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-were-wise-not-to-trade-anyone-at-the-deadline/Sports fandom often takes various forms. Many spectators are content to cheer on their team from the sidelines and simply let that be that. They talk about their teams with their buddies at the bar, maybe wear a Minnesota Timberwolves tee shirt to work every once and a while, and have enough knowl...12933Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/was-anson-carter-right-about-minnesotas-depth/It's been almost six weeks since Anson Carter dismissed the Minnesota Wild's depth on a TNT intermission. At the time, Carter's comments were not well-received in the State of Hockey. To most local observers, including this writer, it was demonstrably wrong. The Wild had a strong, deep lineup at b...12932Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/freddy-gaudreau-must-build-on-his-current-momentum/The Minnesota Wild had a horrendous Canadian road trip, going 2-1-1 to split against non-contenders in the East. Them they had a disappointing end to Mikko Koivu's number retirement night. During the last month, just about everything that could go wrong has for the Wild. They went from being in th...12931Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-time-for-the-swooning-wild-to-play-playoff-hockey-is-now/All season, observers chattered about how this Minnesota Wild team is different. For the majority of the year, that was proving to be true. They were winning games with talent, speed, and heavy forechecking. Defensively, they hadn’t lost much of a step after Ryan Suter and Carson Soucy departed. T...12928Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-respected-patrick-beverley-and-he-delivered/It was no accident that Patrick Beverley ended up in the Twin Cities, and it’s not some stroke of luck that he has fit seamlessly into the culture the Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to create. Beverley wanted to be here, and the Wolves wanted him. The organization has treated him with respect t...12927Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/its-always-sonny-in-minnesota/The Minnesota Twins essentially laundered Isiah Kiner-Falefa over the weekend, a la Jaime García, and unloaded the Josh Donaldson contract. However, it overshadowed Minnesota's trade with the Cincinnati Reds, which initially brought an excitement that the fan base has been clamoring for ever since...12925Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-wolves-keep-the-party-going/Karl-Anthony Towns' friend Mac Miller, the late rapper, once told the world that . Now, KAT and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves have been throwing one on 1st Ave.  The Target Center is rocking in a way that it hasn't since Kevin Garnett, Sam Cassell, and Latrell Sprewell led the Wolves t...12924Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/welcome-to-the-most-important-week-of-kwesi-adofo-mensahs-life/Within a few short weeks, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has established himself as the perfect counter to Rick Spielman.   The Minnesota Vikings general manager is a smooth-talking, charismatic, analytical fellow. His approach is much different from the FOOTBALL-oriented (yes, in all caps) tactics Spielman...12922Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-stars-are-aligning-for-a-cousins-trade/The Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz trades have set the market for Kirk Cousins. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback offers shades of both players and would demand a significant return. However, the Vikings need a contingency plan in place if they're going to move their $45 million man.   Given tha...12918Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jack-mcbain-will-have-opportunities-if-he-signs-with-the-wild/The Minnesota Wild’s deep and talented prospect pool appears poised to get a little smaller. It looks like center prospect Jack McBain would prefer to start his NHL career outside the State of Hockey.   For weeks now, it was reported that general manager Bill Guerin was planning to sign McBain af...12915Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-the-minnesota-vikings-can-learn-from-the-carson-wentz-saga/During the summer of 2020, I suggested that Carson Wentz would join the Minnesota Vikings. Not only that, I suggested that he would become the Vikings’ starter in 2022.   A lot of people didn't receive my idea well. Some people labeled me as a conspiracy theorist. Others asked why the Philadelphi...12912Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-the-timberwolves-be-able-to-play-naz-reid-in-the-playoffs/Naz Reid is one of the most inspiring stories in the NBA right now. Undrafted out of LSU, he managed to land on his feet in Minnesota. Reid is averaging 8.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.9 assists and has been a fantastic backup center behind Karl-Anthony Towns.   He shines brightest versus lineups...12911Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-need-to-draft-a-shutdown-corner-in-the-first-round/The Minnesota Vikings’ most glaring weakness headed into the 2022 draft is outside the hashes in the secondary. Vikings ownership has made it clear to the organization that they intend to be competitive in 2022. That means fixing the massive hole at cornerback, especially with the possibility of v...12909Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-calls-that-the-twins-need-to-make-when-the-lockout-ends/There is hope among Minnesota Twins’ faithful that Derek Falvey is waiting at his desk, hand on his phone as he anxiously awaits the moment when MLB’s lockout officially ends. Because at that second, they have some vital work to do in constructing the 2022 roster. There will surely be a storm of a...12908Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jaden-mcdaniels-wolves-fourth-star/Jaden McDaniels is growing up right before our eyes. The reserved 21-year-old flashed two-way potential in his first season and a half in the NBA, but McDaniels is blossoming into Minnesota's fourth star as the Wolves begin their playoff push.   It's been a strange and bumpy road to get to this p...12907Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-adam-beckman-help-the-wild-down-the-stretch/The Minnesota Wild finally looked like themselves again after beating the New York Rangers 5-2 on Tuesday night.   Minnesota’s win over a surefire playoff team may be the first step in breaking out of their slump. The Wild are injury-free for the first time since December, and they finally looked...12904Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cj-ham-can-have-a-role-in-a-modern-offense/Gone are the days of the Minnesota Vikings stubbornly attempting to establish a running game. They have hired former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell, and the Vikings are almost assuredly going to head into a more progressive offensive approach. While players like Justin Jeff...12903Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000