https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/216/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-need-to-push-the-ball-downfield-against-baltimore/It’s been a long couple days for anybody who still claims Minnesota Vikings fandom after a disheartening performance on Sunday Night Football. Whether it was that the defense got carved up by Cooper Rush, a career backup who had three previous pass attempts in the NFL, or that C.J. Ham touched the...11689Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/4th-quarter-woes-continue-to-plague-the-wolves/Monday night marked the third straight game the Minnesota Timberwolves scored fewer than 20 points in the fourth quarter. On Monday, they yielded 43 to the Orlando Magic in a complete meltdown. Fourth-quarter woes have plagued the Wolves all season.   Chris Finch's squad had an impressive win las...11686Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-the-wild-regret-passing-on-a-jack-eichel-trade/It’s June 2025, and captain Mark Stone hands over the Stanley Cup to Conn Smythe winner Jack Eichel. It’s a triumph for the Vegas Golden Knights, who always were in the mix but couldn’t quite win it all. They faced so many questions along the way. Were they too old to win a Cup in a young players’...11685Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-zack-greinke-an-option-for-the-twins/The World Series is almost over, and the talks of the Minnesota Twins offseason plans are heating up. After a disappointing campaign, the Twins have multiple areas they can address and improve on. The starting rotation will naturally be a point of emphasis. That position group is at a crossroads r...11683Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kulikov-and-merrill-have-replaced-soucy-and-cole-with-aplomb/The biggest concern surrounding the Minnesota Wild entering the season was their revamped defense, particularly their depth. Many wondered if a team dependent on high-end defensemen for years could maintain their strong play with so much turnover. On the way out were the proven and dependable Ryan...11679Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-have-teams-fared-when-they-replaced-a-defensive-head-coach-with-an-offensive-one/For the past 11 seasons, the Minnesota Vikings have been led by head coaches who spent their entire coaching careers focusing on the defensive side of the ball. And with just four seasons with more than eight wins to show for it, it's becoming clear that this formula is not working.   Before hiri...11676Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-have-taken-on-the-personality-of-their-coach/One of the characteristics of a successful football team is that they've taken on the personality of their head coach. This was evident in the 2017 Minnesota Vikings when a group of underdogs led by Mike Zimmer made their way to the NFC Championship game.   But Zimmer’s personality has a much dif...11675Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/5-numbers-that-tell-the-story-of-the-vikings-cowboys-game-2/The Dallas Cowboys traveled to US Bank Stadium to take on the Minnesota Vikings in primetime. The odds seemed to be in Minnesota’s favor from the opening kickoff after the Cowboys had ruled Dak Prescott out. And they looked like they would squeeze out a victory for most of the game.   Minnesota h...11673Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-finchs-11-man-rotation-stifling-minnesotas-offense/Chris Finch has been incredibly transparent since taking the helm as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Early in the season, he clearly stated that he intended to play an 11-man rotation to begin the year. Thus far, Finch has stuck to his word, playing at least 11 players in every game exce...11670Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/somehow-the-dallas-game-looked-like-every-other-vikings-game/Good teams don’t get swept up in the theatrics of a big game. Regardless of if they play at 7:20 p.m. or noon, they’re supposed to be focused on playing to their strengths, making the other team play left-handed, and methodically bending the opponent to their will. But it’s not a virtue when I say...11668Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-will-win-games-if-they-hit-their-layups/We’ve made it to November, and the Minnesota Timberwolves have a winning record at 3-2. Not bad, by anyone’s estimate. The team has dropped a game it should have won (New Orleans Pelicans), and it won a game it definitely should have lost (Milwaukee Bucks, 2021 NBA Champions, Employers of Finals a...11666Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-lost-the-cowboys-game-before-it-even-started/Losing 20-16 at home on national TV stings. Worse, the Minnesota Vikings lost to a Dallas Cowboys team that sat Dak Prescott and didn't even have to. Even worse, they led, or were tied, for over 59 minutes of the game. There's plenty to be said about Mike Zimmer's double-timeout fiasco, the ultra-...11664Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-struggling-power-play-needs-a-new-wrinkle/The more things change, the more things stay the same for the Minnesota Wild’s power play. With star power in Kirill Kaprizov and Kevin Fiala, how can it continue to be this inept? “The Wild starting the year on a cold streak on the man advantage” has now surpassed “Death” and is sneaking up on “T...11663Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-had-the-right-idea-on-how-to-build-a-bullpen-they-just-executed-it-poorly/The Minnesota Twins felt good about their bullpen entering the 2021 season. With several new faces, the Twins thought they had a cost-effective solution to closing out games. It looked good enough to allow them to make a run at the division title.   However, that optimism was gone before the cale...11662Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-cowboys-game-is-minnesotas-opportunity-to-break-free-from-mediocrity/The Minnesota Vikings are 3-3 coming out of the bye, and their three victories have included an overtime win (vs. the Carolina Panthers), a win on a field goal as time expired (vs. the Detroit Lions), and a comfortable win in regulation (vs. the Seattle Seahawks). Meanwhile, the defeats have inclu...11658Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/beckman-and-addison-have-been-tasked-with-saving-the-day/Despite almost universally strong performances, the bulk of the Minnesota Wild's top prospects started the year in the AHL. One could quibble with the message it sent, but it made sense objectively. The NHL club boasts a deep roster that started 5-1-0. It took Rem Pitlick five games to get into th...11657Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-gearing-up-for-a-fight-on-sunday-night/There’s always a tension between how fans and their favorite team view the upcoming opponent. You’re not wrong if you see Sunday night’s showdown against the Dallas Cowboys as a measuring-stick game for the Minnesota Vikings. It is, even if Dak Prescott does not play. Andy Dalton beat them last ye...11656Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jarred-vanderbilt-is-changing-games-with-his-hustle/After the Minnesota Timberwolves split their mini-series with the Zion-less New Orleans Pelicans, much of the focus was centered on the Wolves’ poor rebounding. Over the two-game stretch, Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas ate a 40-course meal off the glass. By that, I mean he had 40 rebounds.   I...11650Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ryan-hartmans-versatility-is-crucial-for-minnesotas-success/It’s a Saturday night in St. Paul.  The clock is winding down in overtime. Ryan Hartman jumps off the bench and receives a pass from Mats Zuccarello. His shot rifles past John Gibson. The Xcel Energy Center erupts as Hartman seals the Minnesota Wild victory with his late-game heroics, scoring with...11648Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-the-vikings-get-into-the-playoffs-at-9-8/Thanos would be proud of how the Minnesota Vikings’ season has played out so far. After six games, they have a 3-3 record, and most aspects of the team are perfectly balanced (as all things should be).     A balanced record usually isn’t good for a team’s chances to make the playoffs. Durin...11647Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/reassessing-minnesotas-first-six-opponents/During every bye week, I have too much time to ponder the Minnesota Vikings’ early results. Nothing especially notable happened this week in the NFL, and it was the worst lineup of games this season — but it got me thinking. The Cincinnati Bengals game looked like a fourth preseason game, but Cinc...11646Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/justin-jefferson-is-about-to-take-flight/After losing Rookie of the Year to Justin Herbert, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson swore he would come back an even better player, looking to build off his record-setting campaign. Jefferson has proven to be that guy every week, the perfect replacement to the much-maligned Stefon...11644Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/matt-dumbas-early-season-heroics-are-carrying-minnesota/With 10 seconds left in the Minnesota Wild’s Opening Night tilt in Anaheim, Matt Dumba unleashed a point shot. Three seconds later, Marcus Foligno put the rebound behind Anthony Stolarz to lift the Wild to a 2-1 regulation victory.   Fast-forward to the third period of Minnesota’s Oct. 23 rematch...11639Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-defensive-improvement-starts-with-dropping-the-drop-scheme/Defense, Defense, Defense. It’s something the Minnesota Timberwolves have needed to improve upon for years. Minnesota’s best players are offensive-minded players, while their role players are defensive-minded. The Wolves have not had a rim protector since Gorgui Dieng, and opponents have been comi...11638Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/cameron-dantzler-isnt-the-first-vikings-cb-to-begin-his-career-in-zimmers-doghouse/With Minnesota Vikings veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson set to miss the next three games because of a hamstring injury, second-year corner Cameron Dantzler will return to the starting lineup for the first time since Christmas Day. Dantzler was Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded rookie cornerbac...11637Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000